Tucked into Governor Gibbons’ proposals to solve the budget crisis are thinly-veiled attacks on the Constitution and Nevada’s libertarian ethos. Some measures are illusory: they won’t actually solve Nevada’s financial woes because they shift the financial burden from one part of the criminal justice system to an increase in liability. Others measures undermine individual rights and civil liberties.

LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER EQUALITY

The ACLU of Nevada is thrilled to report that the bill to bring Nevada in line with the federal REAL ID Act is dead. Although the Senate voted 12 to 9 on the bill on early Monday, it was not voted on by the Assembly before its adjournment. 

The ACLU of Nevada commends the Nevada Legislature for passage of a Domestic Partnership law, a major step forward toward equal rights for all Nevadans.  This achievement comes after months of intensive lobbying and outreach by the ACLU of Nevada staff, in cooperation with a coalition of partner organizations committed to fairness and individual freedom.  We are proud of the leading role we played, and grateful to everyone who contributed their time, energy, and passion. 

Please click here for a pdf of the ACLU of Nevada's testimony on SB207.

1. Nevada Should Join The Growing Number Of States That Already Provide Anti-Discrimination Protections Based on Sexual Orientation.

AB 46 would deny Nevadans their constitutionally-protected due process right when subjected to guardianship proceedings that would result in the elimination of their right to possess or purchase a firearm. It also gives total immunity to any individual involved in the processing of those records, thus eliminating any checks on potential abuse of the system.