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].

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

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

ACLU of Nevada Files Suit Against Las Vegas Police, Rio Hotel

The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada filed a lawsuit against the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Rio hotel on Monday. No Nevadan should have their civil rights violated just for attending a birthday party, yet that is exactly what happened to the plaintiffs in this case. 
Issue Areas: Economic Justice

Nevada Has Failed to Prepare for the Spread of the Coronavirus Behind Bars

Nevada’s failure to adequately prepare for the harmful effects that COVID-19 would inevitably have on our criminal justice system has put thousands of lives — both inside and outside of detention facilities — at risk.