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].

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 
Mar 21, 2023

LAWSUIT: SEVEN FIREFIGHTERS BADLY BURNED AS PART OF FORCED LABOR DURING INCARCERATION

Serious injuries were the result of deliberate indifference by NDOC and NDF.
Mar 01, 2023

ACLU OF NEVADA TO ARGUE COURT ACCESS CASE BEFORE NEVADA SUPREME COURT ON THURSDAY

ACLU of Nevada attorneys will appear before an en banc panel of the Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday in Carson City to argue that the public has a right to access our courts under the First Amendment. 
Court Cases: Falconi v. Eighth Judicial District Court
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