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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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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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When a Two-Year Sentence Becomes a Death Sentence

That’s why the ACLU has put out a call for governors around the country, President Trump, and the BOP to release all pregnant people from prisons and jails who have less than a year remaining on their sentence.

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DeVos is Rolling Back Protections for Sexual Harassment and Assault Survivors in Schools. We’re Suing to Put a Stop to It.

The DeVos standard redefines what constitutes sexual harassment and assault in disturbing ways. This means that a school would not be obligated to help a middle school student harassed by another student on their way home from school.

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In Fear of Falling Behind and Privacy Invasions, Students Demand Action on Remote Learning

As COVID-19 school closures spread, governments nationwide must address the education crisis in America.

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Thank You, Aimee

Aimee Stephens, a trailblazer in trans rights, passed away in her home this week at the age of 59.

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What the Caucuses Taught me About Inequities in our Electoral System

Additionally, the same groups that are underrepresented by population, in comparison to their white counterparts, are those that are overrepresented in the criminal justice system. We must not forget that the racial and social inequities that pervade our nation have a direct impact on the electoral

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How to Protest in a Pandemic

Current physical distancing measures have presented challenges, but people have found some creative ways to make sure their voices are heard.

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A COVID-19 Balancing Act: Public Health and Privacy

As states begin to slowly loosen restrictions and stay at home orders, tech giants want to harness their products for contact tracing. How can we protect public health, while ensuring this technology is used safely and without bias?

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Federal Bill Would Release Vulnerable People from Prisons to Help Stop Spread of COVID-19

The Emergency Community Supervision Act requires the Bureau of Prisons to immediately place vulnerable individuals in home confinement or other community supervision outside of prison.

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They Were Willing to Make the Ultimate Sacrifice for the U.S., but Trump Won’t Let Them Become Americans

We're representing thousands of non-citizen U.S. military service members in a class-action lawsuit against the Pentagon demanding their right to citizenship.

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