ACLU of Nevada v. LVMPD

First Amendment

Filed: Jul 30, 2026
Latest Update: Jul 30, 2026

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Summary

The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada is 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 ahold 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

Documents

Eighth Judicial District Court

Where it started

Press Releases

Apr 18, 2023

ACLU of Nevada Going to Court to Get Bodycam, Records in Durango High School Incident

Jul 9, 2025

ACLU of Nevada Sues LVMPD for Withholding Public Records on Immigration Enforcement

Mar 25, 2026

ACLU of Nevada files motion to force Nevada DMV to release withheld records of its communications with ICE

Dec 8, 2025

ACLU of Nevada to Argue Public Records Case Before Nevada Supreme Court

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