Issues

Everyone should have an equal opportunity to earn a living, find a home, and receive an education. When we have full and equal access to banking, housing, voting rights, and other essential opportunities, better futures are possible.

All students deserve equal access to a high-quality education, a safe learning environment, and a diverse student body that enriches the educational experiences of all students.

The ACLU of Nevada advances justice for people who have experienced discrimination, but we recognize we must do more to assist those in need of our support. Those who have experienced discrimination because of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and/or any other attributes deserve our support when issues of systemic injustice arise.

Nevada’s strength lies in our freedom to speak, assemble, and dissent without fear. Across our state, people use their First Amendment rights to demand justice, hold the government accountable, and build stronger communities.

The ACLU of Nevada works to ensure that every person can make the best healthcare decisions for themselves and their families without undue political interference, including abortion care, family planning, gender-affirming care, and more. We are also aware that the ability to access health care often depends on who you are and where you live in Nevada.

The ACLU supports rights for all people within the United States and is committed to expanding and enforcing the civil liberties and civil rights of non-citizens and to combating public and private discrimination against immigrants.

The ACLU’s Campaign for Smart Justice has played a leading role in building an unprecedented nationwide movement to end mass incarceration.

Voting is the foundation of our democracy, and the ACLU of Nevada is working to protect that right. The fight for voting rights remains as critical as ever, and politicians and election deniers across the country continue to engage in voter suppression.