Press Releases

The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada has communications staff available to handle inquiries from journalists on issues affecting civil rights. To schedule an interview with an ACLU expert, email [email protected].

Oct 13, 2025

ACLU of Nevada Challenges Local Law Enforcement Cooperation with ICE 

LVMPD’s 287(g) agreement violates Nevada law, obstructs Nevada court order, and drains state resources 
Issue Areas: People Impacted by Discrimination
Court Cases: Morais-Hechavarria v. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Oct 12, 2025

Media Advisory: ACLU of Nevada to Announce New Lawsuit Involving Immigration Enforcement  

Press conference will be live-streamed to ACLU of Nevada social media channels
Aug 15, 2025

Lawsuit: ACLU of Nevada Sues Nevada DMV for Withholding Records Related to Communications With ICE 

Redacted Records Suggest Existence of Signal Group Chats Between ICE and the Nevada DMV Alongside Potential Warrantless Disclosure of Information Possessed by DMV
Issue Areas: First Amendment, People Impacted by Discrimination
Court Cases: ACLU of Nevada v. Department of Motor Vehicles
Aug 14, 2025

ACLU of Nevada to Announce Lawsuit on Government Transparency Concern Involving Cooperation With ICE 

Press Conference Will Be Held at the ACLU Office and Streamed Live on Instagram and Facebook 
Issue Areas: First Amendment, People Impacted by Discrimination
Court Cases: ACLU of Nevada v. LVMPD
Jun 27, 2025

Nationwide Injunction Ruling is Troubling, but Limited

The U.S. Supreme Court undercut the ability for lower courts to issue “universal injunctions.”
Issue Areas: People Impacted by Discrimination