The New Mexico Confederation of Clubs is comprised of diverse clubs from throughout  the State.  Membership is open to any MC, RC or RA.  Individual or Independent Riders may apply for a nonvoting membership.

NMCOC’s  FOCUS IS TO:

STOP THE CONTINUED LOSS OF OUR FREEDOM

	STOP DISCRIMINATION AND HARRASSMENT
	PROMOTE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DIVERSE CLUBS
	PROMOTE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CLUBS AND INDEPENDENTS
	SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT PROTECTS OUR RIGHTS AND ENDS DISCRIMINATION
	FIGHT LEGISLATION THAT IS DETRIMENTAL TO OUR WAY OF LIFE, OUR PERSONAL FREEDOM OR THAT PROMOTES DISCRIMINATION

 

 

DISCRIMINATION BASED ON CLOTHING OR CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS ILLEGAL

New Mexico Civil Rights legislation codified in N.M.S.A. Sec. 28-1-1, et. seq. establish certain Civil Rights and prohibit certain discriminatory practices. The Act was modeled after the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII, 42 U.S.C.A. Section 2000 (e), et. seq.). A "civil right" has been defined as a privilege accorded to and or a right due from one individual to another, the trespassing upon which is a civil injury. The interference with a person's lawful conduct and actions is a violation of a civil right, U.S. v. Gugel, 119 F.Supp. 897. Discrimination need not be only on the grounds of race, color, national origin, etc. Any invidious discrimination is prohibited, Nanez v. Ritger, 304 F.Supp. 354. Coverage includes the right to free speech, peace- able assembly and freedom of association, Ames v. Vavreck, 356 F.Supp. 931. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that individuals have a constitutional right under the First Amendment to wear clothing which displays writing or designs, Cohen v. Ca., 403 U.S. 15. A person's right to wear the clothing of choice, and the right to belong to any club or organization is constitutionally protected. Persons or establishments who discriminate on the basis of clothing or club membership may have violated the Act.

Don't subject yourself to civil and criminal penalties and to expensive and time consuming lawsuits. Don't discriminate against people wearing colors or motorcycle attire.

 

 

GENERAL MEETING INFORMATION

The NMCOC meets quarterly on the first Saturday of the month.   We cordially invite anyone that is interested to attend.   Non-members or individual members are welcome to participate, voice an opinion or raise an issue.  Voting is limited to the two representatives of each member club.

 

NEXT MEETING

 

 

 

FALL MEETING

October 7th, 2006

2:00 PM

 

Red Ribbon Bar

Estancia, New Mexico

 

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