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.

The Latest

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ACLU of Nevada files notice of appeal to continue challenge of LVMPD 287(g) agreement with ICE 

Issue Areas: First Amendment, Immigrants' Rights
Court Cases: Morais-Hechavarria v. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
News & Commentary
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Nevada DMV stonewalling on release of ICE communication records, ACLU says

The DMV disclosed that it had unlawfully withheld 110 documents in a court filing March 3. It has only handed over seven of those records, the ACLU says.
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Federal court rules in favor of ACLU of Nevada in major class action immigration lawsuit

Nevada court strikes down DHS policies denying bond hearings to detained immigrants
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Court Cases: Jacobo-Ramirez et al. v. Noem
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Court Calls ACLU Nevada’s 287(g) Challenge ‘Moot’ in New Ruling

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Court Cases: Morais-Hechavarria v. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Campaign
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.