Immigrants' Rights

The ACLU supports rights for all people within the United States and is committed to expanding and enforcing the civil liberties and civil rights of non-citizens and to combating public and private discrimination against immigrants.

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Immigrants are an essential part of Nevada’s story—they’re our neighbors, coworkers, and family members who help our communities thrive. Yet federal immigration policies and local cooperation with ICE have repeatedly torn families apart and placed entire communities under threat.

Nevada must serve as a firewall against unconstitutional federal overreach. The ACLU of Nevada works to ensure that state and local agencies uphold constitutional rights for everyone, regardless of their citizenship status. By defending immigrant families, we protect the freedom and dignity of every Nevadan.

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Nevada DMV Acknowledges Staff Use of Encrypted Messaging App Signal in New Court Filing

Issue Areas: First Amendment, Immigrants' Rights
Court Cases: ACLU of Nevada v. Department of Motor Vehicles
News & Commentary
Stone monument sign reading ‘DMV’ positioned along a roadside curb. In the background are suburban houses, a railroad crossing signal, and a leafless tree.

DMV, AG’s office gave inaccurate info in lawsuit about communications with ICE

The Nevada Dept. of Motor Vehicles provided inaccurate information in a legal proceeding about DMV chats with federal immigration officials via Signal, an encrypted messaging platform
News & Commentary
ICE officers in the street and a protest sign being held up that reads "ICE out of our communities."

ICE arrests skyrocketed in Nevada last year

Immigration arrests in Nevada increased drastically last year, with over 2,000 detained in the first 10 months of President Trump's second term.
News & Commentary
Senior Staff Attorney Sadmira Ramic arguing in court hearing.

Judge gives DMV five days to produce communications with ICE, Homeland Security

Carson City District Judge Kristin Luis says she’s leaning toward imposing civil penalties against the Nevada DMV for failing to comply with the law in its responses to requests from the ACLU Nevada for the state agency’s communications with ICE agents, as well as the Department of Homeland Security.
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Jan 2026

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.