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The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada has communications staff available to handle inquiries from journalists on issues affecting civil rights, including questions on legislative matters that touch on civil liberties and constitutional freedoms and inquiries related to ACLU lawsuits. To schedule an interview with an ACLU expert, email [email protected].
Feb 15, 2023
Nov 29, 2022
Nov 29, 2022
State Pharmacy Board Will Continue Fight to Keep Cannabis a Crime
In September, Clark County Judge Joe Hardy ruled that including cannabis on the state’s list of Schedule 1 controlled substances violates the Nevada Constitution. The Nevada Board of Pharmacy has filed a notice in Clark County that it would appeal and is seeking to put the ruling on hold.
Issue Areas:
Smart Justice
May 06, 2022
May 06, 2022
ACLUNV Smart Justice Campaign to Engage Voters on Clark County District Attorney Race
The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada announced the launch of its latest voter education effort, Smart Justice Nevada. The campaign will engage Southern Nevada voters about the primary election in the Clark County District Attorney race through voter education events and more
Apr 18, 2022
Apr 18, 2022
ACLU of Nevada Gets Blunt: Schedule 1 Listing for Cannabis is Unconstitutional
Instead of treating cannabis like alcohol and removing it from the state’s list of controlled substances, Nevada is ignoring its state Constitution and the will of the people.
Issue Areas:
Smart Justice
Nov 30, 2021
Nov 30, 2021
City Of Las Vegas And American Civil Liberties Union Of Nevada To Hold Traffic Warrant Quashing Event Dec. 9
As Many As 300 Low-Income City Residents Will Have Warrants Quashed After They Have Made Restitution Arrangements
Nov 19, 2021
Nov 19, 2021
ACLU of Nevada Statement on Rittenhouse Verdict
“Today, we should all be honest in recognizing the impact that violence in defense of white supremacy has had on our Black and Brown communities. This violence has been endorsed by policing and criminal legal systems throughout the country and these systems have been exposed as unjust and unequal"
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