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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.

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New Civil Rights Complaint Filed Against Las Vegas Marshals

Violent traffic stop underscores unconstitutional enforcement actions by the municipal agency
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Four Ways the TSA Is Making Flying Easier for Transgender People

A series of changes from the TSA should make security screenings easier for transgender people traveling in airports and reduce invasive pat-downs.

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What You Need to Know About Cash Bail and Crime Rates

Crime is not a monolithic problem, and jailing people cannot fix it.

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TAKE THE PLEDGE: SUPPORT TRANS YOUTH NOW

If you are a parent or a guardian yourself – or simply an adult who cares – join us and help us reach 100,000 people strong: Take our pledge to let trans kids everywhere know you’re with them.

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Washoe County Commission denies election deniers

The ACLU of Nevada threatened to litigate if the resolution passed saying it violated state and federal law, including the Voting Rights Act and the National Voter Registration Act.

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How to Participate in Tuesday’s Washoe County Commission Hearing

The Washoe County Commission is set to hear a resolution that will suppress voter voices. Submit a public comment to save the public voices of Washoe County!

By West Juhl, Jordyn Chamizo

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The Most Racist Supreme Court Cases You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Why does the Biden administration's Department of Justice continue to rely on cases that presume people in the territories are “alien races” composing “savage tribes”?

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A Scary Demonstration of What Unchecked Face Recognition Could Look Like

Video surveillance is becoming far more powerful than most people realize.

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Holding Facebook Accountable for Digital Redlining

Online ad-targeting practices often reflect and replicate existing disparities, effectively locking out marginalized groups from housing, job, and credit opportunities.

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Join Us in Reno - Public Records and Your Rights

The ACLU of Nevada is teaming up with This Is Reno and the Nevada Open Government Coalition to host a KNOW YOUR RIGHTS workshop.

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