News & Commentary

Sep 19, 2025

It’s not about Kimmel: ACLU of Nevada, Rosen among those warning speech is under federal assault

A number of Nevadans have been dismissed or reprimanded for social media posts about Kirk’s death, raising questions about whether being terminated or suspended for posting on private social media is a violation of individual rights.

Placeholder image
Aug 15, 2025

ACLU of Nevada sues DMV to learn extent of its cooperation with ICE

The ACLU of Nevada is suing the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles for allegedly failing to provide records in accordance with state law, including correspondence with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Photo of the exterior of a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) building. The wall is made of square and rectangular stone tiles in shades of beige and brown. Mounted in large gold letters is the text “DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.” A portion of a parked vehicle and tree branches are visible in the foreground.
Jul 16, 2025

Undermining civil rights is bad for tourism

Freedom isn’t free, but it’s less expensive than whatever this is

By Christopher Peterson

Crowd of people on Las Vegas Strip
Apr 26, 2024

Open Letter to College and University Presidents on Student Protests

Academic freedom and free speech are essential. Universities must protect them.

A faculty rally in favor of academic free speech is held in the main quad at Columbia University in New York.
Jan 05, 2024

County criminalizes stopping for a selfie on Strip pedestrian bridges

By Dana Gentry, Nevada CurrentThis piece was originally published in the Nevada Current.Catching a glimpse of the Las Vegas Grand Prix from a pedestrian bridge on Las

People walking on a bridge over the Las Vegas Strip.
Nov 16, 2023

LV council adopts ‘order out corridor’ ordinance; ACLU warns it will be challenged

This piece was originally published by the Nevada Current by Michael Lyle.

Fremont Street at night with cars driving under the overhead sign
Nov 01, 2023

Las Vegas seeks to ban ‘chronic offenders’ from Fremont area

ACLU challenging similar Clark County ordinance, says it would litigate city’s measure

Fremont Street at night with cars driving under the overhead sign
Nov 22, 2021

Livestreaming Police is a Critical First Amendment Right

It is critical that the courts maintain robust First Amendment protections for people to record, share, and stream police interactions. Our ability to speak about police abuses depends on it.

Police in Riot Gear, Creative Commons
Nov 19, 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse Didn’t Act Alone: Law Enforcement Must Be Held Accountable

The massive show of force from 40 law enforcement agencies in Kenosha didn’t make anyone safer.

Police in Riot Gear, Flickr