While this verdict brings a certain rare form of accountability for police, achieving this outcome for Mr. Floyd is only one step in addressing police abuse of power, disparate treatment, and excessive force against Black and Brown communities. We still must radically change policing in Nevada
LAS VEGAS— The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada announced the hiring of two senior staff attorneys Monday, marking a turning point for the organization. The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization is preparing to pursue an aggressive litigation docket
Las Vegas attorney Athar Haseebullah is the first person of color to lead the ACLUNV
The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada filed a lawsuit against the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Rio hotel on Monday. No Nevadan should have their civil rights violated just for attending a birthday party, yet that is exactly what happened to the plaintiffs in this case.
LAS VEGAS— The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada, the American Civil Liberties Union, O’Melveny & Myers LLP, and Franny Forsman have settled a class action lawsuit against the state of Nevada and its governor for failing to ensure constitutionally adequate legal representation to peopl