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].

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
May 26, 2025

ACLU Nevada Prevails in Emergency Court Hearing on Graduation Regalia Policy

The Clark County School District will send new guidance to graduating seniors and school administrators under an agreement reached with the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada.
Issue Areas: First Amendment, Education Equity, People Impacted by Discrimination
Court Cases: ACLU of Nevada v. Clark County School District, Falconi v. Eighth Judicial District Court, Gordon v. City of Las Vegas, McAllister v. Clark County
Feb 16, 2024

ACLU of Nevada files legal challenge to "pedestrian flow zone" ordinance

The ordinance is unconstitutionally overbroad and violates the First Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Issue Areas: First Amendment
Feb 15, 2024

Nevada Supreme Court rules in favor of open courts

The court found that family law proceedings are presumptively open to the public and the press and ruled it is unconstitutional to enact rules that close all proceedings by default rather than on a case-by-case basis.
Issue Areas: First Amendment