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, NAACP Las Vegas Want Answers from Clark County District Attorney’s Office

The ACLU of Nevada and the NAACP Las Vegas submitted a public records request today to the office of Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson.

October 2, 2018

ACLU Backs Question 5 Campaign To Implement Automatic Voter Registration

The ACLU is joining the campaign to pass Nevada’s Question 5, the ballot initiative on automatic voter registration (AVR), and committing $1.15 million to the effort. This commitment marks the first time money has been spent on a ballot question in Nevada by the organization.

September 12, 2018

No Vote on the Silver State Sunshine Act?

Carson City, NV—The ACLU of Nevada was informed today that SB 170, the Silver State Sunshine Act will likely not be voted on in the Senate Government Affairs Committee.

April 13, 2017

ACLUNV Files Demands for Documents on Implementation of Trump’s Muslim Ban

ACLU of Nevada Files Demands for Documents on Implementation of Trump’s Muslim Ban

FOIA Filed As Part of Coordinated Campaign With 50 ACLU Affiliates

February 3, 2017

ACLU and Americans United File Lawsuit to Block Voucher Program That Would Fund Religious Schools in Nevada

Civil Liberties Groups say ‘Education Savings Accounts’ Plan Violates Nevada Constitution

August 27, 2015

ACLU of Nevada Lawsuit Leads Nevada Prison Board to Adopt Nation-Leading Policies Protecting Pregnant Inmates

CARSON CITY, NV – This morning, March 18, 2014, the Nevada Board of State Prison Commissioners adopted new regulations (pdf) restricting the use of restraints on pregnant inmates and allowing inmates who have recently delivered babies to

March 18, 2014