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.

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).

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Judge to Review Communications Between DMV and ICE, Policies Surrounding Signal Use 

ACLU of Nevada Requests Civil Penalties Against DMV 
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