In 1966, a group of civil libertarians, attorneys, and academics founded the ACLU of Nevada. Since that time, we have stood strong in our commitment to advancingand protecting the civil rights and liberties of all Nevadans.
December 3, 2021
2020 has been a hell of a year — and that’s putting it mildly. Like you, we’re still fighting for racial justice, reproductive freedom, voting rights, immigrants’ rights, LGBTQ rights, criminal justice reform, and more.
December 5, 2020
History was made in 2019, with new laws being enacted that start correcting the past criminal injustices imposed on minority communities and the formerly incarcerated.
February 11, 2020
The ACLU of Nevada joined the campaign to pass Nevada Ballot Question 5, also known as the Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) Initiative.
February 11, 2019
For several years, the ACLU of Nevada has advocated for the removal of teens from adult correctional facilities, specifically adolescents sentenced to the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC). As the state’s population grows, so does the rate at which youth are certified as adults.
June 12, 2018
2017 kept us on our toes and brought many new challenges for the ACLUNV staff and supporters. As soon as the inauguration ended, President Trump ushered in discriminatory policies against multiple minority communities.
February 12, 2018