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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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Nov 19, 2025

Civil Rights Advocates React to Senate Passage of Lombardo Crime Bill

The Nevada Senate voted after midnight Wednesday to approve AB4, Gov. Lombardo’s crime bill, creating regressive, data-averse policies and allowing for the reestablishment of the “Casino Company Court” that previously targeted people experiencing homelessness for criminal prosecution
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May 30, 2024

ACLU: Jails in compliance with voting law

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

Prison cell and bed
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.
Mar 26, 2024

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.

Prison cell and bed
Feb 14, 2024

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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Jan 12, 2024

ACLU sues Metro over treatment of deaf people at county jail

 

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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.

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Nov 16, 2023

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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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