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We're Proud and Free and Always Will Be

The Supreme Court ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti was devastating for the trans community, but it will not impact health care for trans people in Nevada, who still have every right under our state’s Constitution and laws that we had last Pride Month.

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Nationwide Injunction Ruling is Troubling, but Limited

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Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.

Nevada State Senate

Lombardo seeks to turn back time on criminal justice reforms

Legislation touted Tuesday by Gov. Joe Lombardo and law enforcement officials from Northern Nevada would turn back the clock on modest reforms passed by lawmakers with bipartisan support in 2019.

ACLU of Nevada threatens lawsuits over noncompliance with in-jail voting law

By April Corbin Girnus, Nevada CurrentThis piece was originally published by the Nevada Current.

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Sparks clarifies laws punishing unhoused for sleeping on sidewalks, in cars as criminal offenses

By Michael Lyle, Nevada CurrentThis piece was originally published in the Nevada Current.

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ACLU sues Metro over treatment of deaf people at county jail

 

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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

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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.

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Nevada settles lawsuits with injured inmate firefighters, stripsearched woman

This piece was originally published by the Nevada Current by April Corbin Girnus. 

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

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

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How Our Affiliates are Fighting for Education Equity

ACLU affiliates are challenging discriminatory discipline policies, censorship efforts, and the use of force in schools across the country.

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Why Access to Education is Key to Systemic Equality

Here’s how discrimination continues to impact access to safe, quality education today, and why we’re fighting to ensure all people have equal access.

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