Press Releases

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 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
Court Cases: McAllister v. Clark County
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
Court Cases: Falconi v. Eighth Judicial District Court
Feb 01, 2024

Not in our names: A joint Statement against Texas' cruelty at the border

ACLU affiliates issue a response to Republican governors’ escalation on immigration enforcement