Voting Rights

Volunteer for Non-Partisan Election Protection

November 6, 2012

The Lawyers Coordinating Committee is conducting non-partisan election protection in Nevada, both on Election Day, November 6, and during early voting. Coordinators are Emily Maglio and Rob Remar, both of Leonard Carder (directing efforts in Clark County) and Matt Gauger and Blythe Mickelson, both of Weinberg, Roger & Rosenfeld (directing efforts in Washoe County).

Trick, Treat, Vote!

Submitted by K. Randall on October 31, 2012

Halloween is the time for ghosts, goblins, witches, evil spells, and…voter suppression? ACLU state affiliates across the country are receiving report after report of mishandling of voter registration forms, incorrect information given out to ex-felons on regaining voting rights, voter registrations not being recorded at the voter registrars’ office, changes in days and times for early voting, unreasonable identification requirements, and plain old intimidation tactics. Across the country, the ACLU is involved in legal battles to protect the peoples’ right to vote.

ACLU of Nevada Supports Change to Ward-Only Votes in Reno Council General Elections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 3, 2012

RENO, NV – The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada supports a change to ward-only voting in general elections for the Reno City Council, a question on Reno residents ballots on November 6.

Under Reno’s current system, city council candidates run in the primary election in geographical wards, but winners of the primaries run citywide in the general election. So council members representing a ward are elected primarily by voters outside their wards, except for the one council seat (out of six) that is an at-large seat.

Going Back in Time

Submitted by K. Randall on March 28, 2012

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark piece of legislation in the United States that outlawed major forms of discrimination against African Americans and women, including racial segregation. It ended unequal application of voter registration requirements and racial segregation in schools, at the workplace and by facilities that served the general public ("public accommodations").

Legislators Considering Nevada’s Disfranchisement Laws

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 21, 2011

CARSON CITY - Assembly Bill 301, which would simplify Nevada’s complex web of current laws on voter disfranchisement, will be considered by members of the Assembly Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections on Tuesday March 22. Nevada has one of the most severe and complex voter disfranchisement policies in the nation, barring individuals convicted of felonies from voting until they complete their sentences and have their rights restored, a process that varies greatly based on the individual’s type, date and place of convictions.

Voting 101

 Voting 101: The Details

Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Hall, 760 N. Lamb Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89110

Sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada and Nevada Women's Lobby, this free, nonpartisan, educational event about voting rights will feature keynote speaker Steve Sebelius, editor of Las Vegas CityLife.

ACLU of Nevada Wins Suit Over Unconstitutional Initiative Petition Rules

September 30, 2008

The ACLU of Nevada scored another federal court victory this week, as U.S. District Court Judge Philip Pro ruled that new rules passed by the 2007 Legislature governing the initiative process are unconstitutional.

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