On February 22, the United States Supreme Court refused to hear arguments against a Nevada ban of brothel advertisements, allowing the law and a decision from the 9th Circuit to stand.
The law prohibits advisements for brothels in any city or county where prostitution is illegal, including the state's population centers of Clark County and Washoe County. After a strong First Amendment victory in the District Court, the 9th Circuit ruled that the state has an interest in minimizing public exposure to prostitution, even though prostitution is legal in most counties in Nevada.
The ACLU of Nevada is serious about protecting the First Amendment rights of all Nevadans. Whether you are involved in an Occupy or Tea Party protest, you have a constitutional right to engage in peaceful protest in a traditional or designated public forum. If you are in a public forum making your voice heard, be sure you know your rights.
