Equal Protection

The ACLU of Nevada advances justice for people who have experienced discrimination, but we recognize we must do more to assist those in need of our support. Those who have experienced discrimination because of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and/or any other attributes deserve our support when issues of systemic injustice arise.

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Equal protection under the law is one of Nevada’s proudest constitutional guarantees. Yet the federal government continues to attack long-standing protections and promote discrimination disguised as “fairness.” We cannot allow those in power to turn Nevadans against one another and erode our state’s commitment to equality.

Nevada is home to the nation’s most expansive state Equal Rights Amendment and ACLU of Nevada works to make those protections a reality. Equality under the law protects us all, not just some.

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LGBTQ+ Nevadans

Every Nevadan deserves to live with dignity, safety, and respect, regardless of who they are or who they love.
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Personas LGBTQ+ en Nevada

Cada persona en Nevada merece vivir con dignidad, seguridad y respeto, sin importar quién sea o a quién ame.
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Equal Protection for K-12 Students

When young people feel they belong and have access to diverse spaces, they can fully engage academically, increase understanding and respect across differences, and succeed in society.  
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Protección Igualitaria en las Escuelas K-12

Cuando los jóvenes sienten que pertenecen y tienen acceso a espacios diversos, pueden participar plenamente en el ámbito académico, aumentar la comprensión y el respeto entre las diferencias, y tener éxito en la sociedad.
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Firewall for Freedom

Across the nation, the federal government is attempting to dismantle long-standing protections for free speech, privacy, equality, and democracy. But freedom doesn’t just live in the courts or in Washington. It begins right here, in Nevada. Our cities, counties, and communities can be the first line of defense against federal overreach. ACLU of Nevada’s FIREwall for Freedom campaign is both a proactive and responsive strategy to protect our rights and our people from unlawful federal interference. When local leaders refuse to be complicit in unconstitutional acts, when city councils pass protections, and when neighbors look out for each other, that’s how democracy endures. Local policies, local leadership, and local courage can stop unconstitutional federal actions before they take root.