The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada is preparing for a series of “No Kings” protests set to take place in Reno, Las Vegas, Henderson, and Elko. The organization announced it will activate its Protest Rights Hotline and send legal observers and volunteer canvassers to the demonstrations.
The ACLU of Nevada expects these protests to draw larger crowds than the previous “No Kings” demonstrations in June. To support participants, the group is distributing Know Your Rights materials at the events. An intake form is available for those who wish to report violations of First Amendment rights during the protests, and an emergency hotline (702-659-7535) has been established to address concerns statewide.
Athar Haseebullah, Executive Director of the ACLU of Nevada, said: “The First Amendment protects every Nevadan’s right to speak truth to power, to march, and to demand change without fear. Protesting lies at the heart of our democracy, and every Nevadan, no matter their viewpoint, has the right to make their voice heard without fear of intimidation, violence, or unlawful arrest. We encourage protesters to stay peaceful, stay aware, and know your rights. To anyone who might seek to undermine protests by engaging in conduct that isn’t protected, don’t disgrace yourself or attempt to undermine what will be one of the largest nationwide protests in recent memory. Anyone who experiences or witnesses violations of the right to protest tomorrow can report them through our intake form or contact our hotline. Together, we will build a Firewall for Freedom that doesn’t allow the government to trample on our First Amendment rights.”