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Oct 08, 2024
Graphic with a blue overlay showing a close-up of a person’s hand holding prayer beads. On the left is the white ACLU of Nevada logo. On the right, separated by a vertical white line, the text reads “Griffin v. LVMPD” in a bold, serif font.
  • First Amendment|
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Griffin v. LVMPD

In May 2024, Laura Griffin, a Muslim woman, was forcibly removed from her home by LVMPD during an eviction. While being arrested, Ms. Griffin explained she is Muslim and repeatedly asked for and was denied her religious head covering. During the course of her arrest, transport, and booking, Ms. Griffin requested her head covering over three dozen times. Officers not only ignored her requests but also actively denied her access to her head covering, even when it was brought to the police station by her son. The ACLU of Nevada filed a lawsuit against LVMPD for violating Ms. Griffin’s rights under the U.S. Constitution. In addition to providing damages for the harm caused to Ms. Griffin, the LVMPD adopted policies and provided training to ensure that people who are arrested are afforded religious accommodations and that such mistreatment does not happen again.  
Court Case
Sep 21, 2022
Graphic with a red and blue overlay showing a directional street sign labeled “Fremont St Experience” with an arrow pointing right. On the left is the white ACLU of Nevada logo. On the right, the text reads “Gordon v. City of Las Vegas” in a bold, serif font.
  • First Amendment

Gordon v. City of Las Vegas

The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada filed a lawsuit against Fremont Street Experience, LLC, and the city of Las Vegas in order to protect First Amendment rights on this important public forum. Fremont Street remains a public street. The case is Gordon v. City of Las Vegas, Case No. 2:22-cv-01446-RFB-EJY.