Press Releases

Here you will find press releases, statements, and media advisories from the ACLU of Nevada. Email media@aclunv.org with any questions or inquiries you may have.

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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.

August 18, 2020

ACLU SETTLEMENT IS A HUGE STEP TOWARD REMEDYING NEVADA’S LONGSTANDING PUBLIC DEFENSE CRISIS

LAS VEGAS— The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada, the American Civil Liberties Union, O’Melveny & Myers LLP, and Franny Forsman have settled a class action lawsuit against the state of Nevada and its governor for failing to ensure constitutionally adequate legal representation to peopl

August 6, 2020

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.

July 27, 2020

ACLU of Nevada and All Voting is Local Nevada Run Ad Campaign to Expand Voting Access During Pandemic

LAS VEGAS—The ACLU of Nevada and All Voting is Local Nevada are running a five-figure digital ad campaign urging Governor Steve Sisolak to protect voting rights during the special legislative session by improving options for in-person voting and sending absentee ballots to every registered voter

July 7, 2020

Nevada LGBTQ Community Advocates on Supreme Court Decision

LAS VEGAS— Advocates for Nevada’s LGBTQ communities are celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling guaranteeing equal treatment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer workers.

ACLU of Nevada Policy Director Holly Welborn said:

June 15, 2020

Police Violence Tramples First Amendment Rights

LAS VEGAS – The ACLU of Nevada has been monitoring the protests happening in Las Vegas as events unfold. The following statement can be attributed to ACLU of Nevada Legal Director Sherrie Royster:

June 14, 2020