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].

Jun 06, 2023

ACLU NEVADA STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR'S APPROVAL OF AB161

Proposal Will Make Traffic Stops Safer for Nevadans
Jun 01, 2023

ACLU NEVADA STATEMENT OF GOVERNOR'S APPROVAL OF SB153

The ACLU of Nevada released the following statement following Gov. Joe Lombardo’s signing Senate Bill 153 into law.
May 23, 2023

ACLU NEVADA STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF AJR8

Nevada Legislature Urges United States Congress to Remove Marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substance List
Issue Areas: Smart Justice
May 23, 2023

ACLU NEVADA STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF AB282

Legislature guarantees minimum health insurance subsidy to full-time substitute teachers
Apr 18, 2023

ACLU NEVADA GOING TO COURT TO GET BODYCAM, RECORDS IN DURANGO HIGH SCHOOL INCIDENT

The ACLU of Nevada filed for a writ of mandamus in a Clark County court in order to force the Clark County School District to release records that the nonprofit is entitled to. In March, the ACLUNV gave the school district 30 days to comply with the law, or the nonprofit would file a case.
Apr 05, 2023

ASSEMBLY BILL TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES

Nevada Worst in the Nation for Occupational Licensing