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 Project Will Highlight Protesters’ Interactions with Police

Nevadans who want to participate can send their stories, along with any photos or videos they took and want to share, to communityvoices@aclunv.org.

June 5, 2020

ACLU of Nevada Statement on Clark County Commission Proposal

ACLU of Nevada Staff Attorney Nikki Levy said:

“The ban being proposed by the Clark County Commission today will affect Nevadans’ ability to engage in protected First Amendment activities.

June 3, 2020

ACLU of Nevada Responds to Indefinite City of Reno Curfew

ACLU of Nevada Executive Director Tod Story said:

June 2, 2020

Election Protection Hotline Live for Early Voting

The Let Nevadans Vote coalition is operating its statewide Election Protection Program during the primaries for the first time this year. Nevadans can call 866-OUR-VOTE to report voting issues.

May 20, 2020

NEVADA HAS A LEGAL OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE AN EQUAL EDUCATION DURING COVID-19. IT’S FAILING.

While the rapid movement towards remote learning during this crisis reflects a good faith effort to educate students, in practice, it also represents a significant failure to deliver such an education on equal terms.

April 28, 2020

DATA MODEL SHOWS NEVADA COVID-19 DEATH TOLL 1,500 HIGHER THAN CURRENT PROJECTIONS

Failure to reduce jail population is the Achilles heel for the efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.

April 23, 2020