ACLU of Nevada v. LVMPD

  • Filed: Jul 30, 2026
  • Status: Ongoing
  • Court: Eighth Judicial District Court
  • Latest Update: Jul 30, 2026
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Summary

The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada is representing itself, another Nevada law firm, and two news organizations in a lawsuit against the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for imposing excessive fees on public records requestors.

Each organization encountered different barriers and fine amounts to get hold of public records, especially for bodycam footage, and their experiences demonstrate that Las Vegas police are willfully violating the Nevada Public Records Act.

Case Number:
A-26-952733-W
Judge:
Hon. Jessica K. Peterson
Attorney(s):
Samantha Kroner, Esq., Christopher Peterson, Esq.
Partner Organizations:
Edgar Flores Law, The Marshall Project, The Nevada Independent

Documents

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