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].

Mar 21, 2022

ACLU of Nevada Ready to Litigate Unlawful Washoe County Election Regulations

This resolution is a distraction and pushes a dangerous rhetoric aimed at confusing voters and attacking hard working election officials. The proposed measures are either redundant, unnecessary, or categorically illegal.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Jan 26, 2022

Ruling: North Las Vegas Must Hold Election for Municipal Court Seat

In a victory for voting rights, Clark County Judge Gloria Sturman on Wednesday ruled the judicial seat for North Las Vegas Municipal Court Department 1 must go before voters in 2022. In December, the ACLU of Nevada filed a writ
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
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
Issue Areas: Smart Justice, Economic Justice
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"
Issue Areas: Economic Justice, First Amendment, Smart Justice
Apr 20, 2021

ACLU Statement On Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

While this verdict brings a certain rare form of accountability for police, achieving this outcome for Mr. Floyd is only one step in addressing police abuse of power, disparate treatment, and excessive force against Black and Brown communities. We still must radically change policing in Nevada
Issue Areas: Economic Justice
Apr 05, 2021

ACLU of Nevada marks new chapter with expanded legal department

LAS VEGAS— The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada announced the hiring of two senior staff attorneys Monday, marking a turning point for the organization. The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization is preparing to pursue an aggressive litigation docket