ACLU of Nevada
Recent News About ACLU of Nevada
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Nevada Senate halts automated traffic enforcement cameras in current session
Senate Bill 415, aimed at establishing automated traffic enforcement cameras across Nevada, has been shelved after failing to move beyond committee review.
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Clark County School District settles lawsuit with students over police incident
The Clark County School District Board of School Trustees has approved a $1 million settlement with two teenage students, as announced by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nevada.
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ACLU uncovers ICE proposal involving private prisons expansion in Nevada
Records obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) have unveiled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is considering proposals to expand immigration detention capacity in Nevada.
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Nonprofits criticize NV lawmakers over controversial vote
The United States House of Representatives recently passed House Resolution 9495 with a narrow margin of 219 to 184.
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Nevada Supreme Court hears case on court transparency involving Murdoch family
Holland & Hart has joined forces with the ACLU of Nevada to submit an amicus brief to the Nevada Supreme Court.
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ACLU secures fair access for poll observers in Nye County
Nye County has reached a settlement with the ACLU of Nevada regarding restrictions on poll observers based on political affiliation.
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Nevada court dismisses mass voter challenge ahead of November elections
A mass voter challenge lawsuit in Washoe County, Nevada, has been dismissed with prejudice. The lawsuit was initiated by the Citizen Outreach Foundation and targeted over 11,000 voters for removal from Nevada's voter rolls. The ACLU of Nevada intervened in the case to protect these voters' rights.
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ACLU intervenes in Washoe County voter purge case
The ACLU of Nevada has been granted permission to intervene in a lawsuit concerning the removal of over 11,000 registered voters from Washoe County's voter rolls. The court found that the organization had a substantial interest in joining the case. The lawsuit, initiated by the Citizen Outreach Foundation, challenges voter registrations based solely on data from the National Change of Address (NCOA) database.
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ACLU intervenes in Clark County lawsuit over voter roll purge
The ACLU of Nevada has taken legal action to intervene in a lawsuit that aims to remove over 19,000 registered voters from Clark County's voter rolls just weeks before the upcoming November election. The case, filed by Citizen Outreach Foundation, targets voters whose names appear in the National Change of Address (NCOA) database. The ACLU argues that this method is insufficient for challenging voter eligibility and claims it could lead to disenfranchisement.
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ACLU files motion against Washoe County voter challenge lawsuit
The ACLU of Nevada has filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit that seeks to remove over 11,000 registered voters from Washoe County’s voter rolls just weeks before the November election. This action could result in thousands of voters not receiving their mail-in ballots or having their registrations canceled. Among those challenged are at least seven members of the ACLU of Nevada.
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Nevada court orders Medicaid program expansion covering abortions
Silver State Hope Fund case against Nevada Department of Health and Human Services expands abortion access for low-income Nevadans
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ACLU sues Nye County over alleged election observer restrictions
The ACLU of Nevada has initiated legal action against Nye County, alleging the county's policies restrict the right to observe the election process. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, aims to uphold transparency in election procedures.
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ACLU files EEOC charge against Nevada licensing board over alleged discriminatory practices
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and ACLU of Nevada have filed a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against the Nevada State Board of Massage Therapy. The charge alleges that the board's reliance on uncorroborated and dismissed criminal charges in deciding massage therapy license applications has caused an unjustified disparate impact on Asian women, violating Title VII.
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ACLU supports officials in lawsuit over Washoe County's refusal to certify primary election
The ACLU of Nevada has submitted an amicus brief to the Nevada Supreme Court in support of an emergency petition filed by Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar and Attorney General Aaron Ford. The petition challenges the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners' refusal to certify the results of the 2024 Primary Election.