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1.5M ratings 277k ratings See, that’s what the app is perfect for. Sounds perfect Wahhhh, I don’t wanna Posts Likes Archive https://issuu.com/aclunv/docs/aclunv_impact_2016_final Dec 23rd, 2016 Open in app Facebook Tweet Pinterest Reddit Mail Embed Permalink Public Money for Public Schools in Nevada Only! We won our lawsuit challenging Nevada’s unconstitutional voucher scheme. We filed suit in August 2015 and over the last 13 months have worked to educate the public on how this voucher scheme would divert public money to sectarian purposes and decimate our public education system. Tell Nevada lawmakers that you support public money for public schools only. After this hard fought battle by our legal team, we are thrilled the Nevada Supreme Court unanimously found Nevada’s voucher scheme to be unconstitutional. The Nevada Supreme Court ordered the district court to issue a permanent injunction preventing any implementation of this voucher program. This decision is also a momentous victory for Nevada residents as the court held, for the first time, that any aggrieved party — including Nevada taxpayers — can challenge unconstitutional expenditures by the legislature. When future cases challenging unconstitutional spending arise, this case will be referenced. Proponents of vouchers are trying to spin this decision in their favor and push a new voucher program next legislative session. We need your help to combat this misinformation and to stop vouchers permanently in Nevada. Voucher proponents are saying vouchers are constitutional except for “one small funding issue.” Yet, to fund vouchers outside of the public school appropriation will require raising taxes on the backs of Nevadans who can afford it the least, or require cuts in funding from other vital programs and services. Even if only a modest percentage of Nevadans enroll in the voucher program, it will cost the taxpayers several hundred million dollars to fund it. This is no “small issue.” We must fight against any financial burden on Nevadans imposed only to fund private and religious education. Sign our petition to voice your opposition to any new voucher program. The Nevada Supreme Court decision is a win for all Nevadans and protects the constitutional guarantee that public taxpayer dollars must not support private and religious education at the expense of our public school students. The Court found that vouchers are unconstitutional, plain and simple. Let’s continue to keep vouchers out of Nevada — sign the petition now. vouchers publicmoney public schools Nevada Oct 4th, 2016 Open in app Facebook Tweet Reddit Mail Embed Permalink flic.kr ACLUNV 50th Anniversary Celebrating 50 Years of Civil Liberties in the Silver State. aclunv50 Jun 29th, 2016 Open in app Facebook Tweet Reddit Mail Embed Permalink I stand in #Solidarity against extremism & violence. We deserve safety & access to health care. http://thndr.me/4l9D07 Dec 5th, 2015 Open in app Facebook Tweet Pinterest Reddit Mail Embed Permalink Myth vs. Facts: Vouchers in Nevada– Get the full story: http://bit.ly/mythvfactNVvouchers nevada mythfact vouchers Sep 14th, 2015 Open in app Facebook Tweet Pinterest Reddit Mail Embed Permalink Curious about how Nevada’s Wall separating church and state was erected? http://bit.ly/ACLUNV-ChurchStateWall aclu aclunv separation of church and state religious freedom liberty 1 note Sep 1st, 2015 Open in app Facebook Tweet Pinterest Reddit Mail Embed Permalink 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 LAS VEGAS – Three civil liberties organizations filed suit today in Nevada District Court to challenge a school voucher program signed into law last June by Gov. Brian Sandoval. The American Civil Liberties Union, the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada, and Americans United for Separation of Church and State sued on behalf of a group of parents, clergy, and other taxpayers who oppose the program’s effort to divert taxpayer money to private, religious schools. “Parents have a right to send their children to religious schools, but they are not entitled to do so at taxpayers’ expense. The voucher program violates the Nevada Constitution’s robust protections against the use of public funds for religious education,” said Tod Story, executive director of the . “This program allows public money to be spent at intuitions which operate with sectarian missions and goals and impart sectarian curricula. This is exactly what the Nevada Constitution forbids.” Under the program, parents of students enrolled in public school for at least 100 days may transfer their children to participating private schools, including religious schools, and are eligible to receive thousands of dollars in public education funds to pay for tuition, textbooks, and other associated costs. The funds will be disbursed through so-called “Education Savings Accounts,” and there are no restrictions on how participating schools can use the money. The lawsuit argues that the funding scheme violates Article XI Section 10 of the Nevada Constitution, which prohibits the use of public funds for any sectarian purpose. The lawsuit also claims that the program runs afoul of Article XI, Section 2, which requires the legislature to provide for a uniform system of common schools. “The voucher program will use taxpayer dollars for religious education and indoctrination at a number of religious schools, many of which discriminate in admissions and employment,” said Heather L. Weaver, senior staff attorney for the ACLU’s Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief. “The program would be a huge loss for religious liberty if implemented.” Gregory M. Lipper, senior litigation counsel for Americans United, added, “Nevada’s Constitution makes clear that the state may not fund religious instruction or religious discrimination. The voucher program flouts this constitutional prohibition. Nevada’s parents, students, and taxpayers deserve better.” Among the plaintiffs represented by the , ACLU, and Americans United is Ruby Duncan, a mother, grandmother, and longtime civil rights activist and the namesake for the Ruby Duncan Elementary School in Las Vegas. Rabbi Mel Hecht, Howard Watts III, Leora Olivas, and Adam Berger are also Plaintiffs in this suit. All object to the use of their taxes to fund private religious schools. The complaint asks the court to declare the voucher program unlawful and to enjoin the Nevada Treasurer and Department of Education from further implementation. Aug 30th, 2015 Open in app Facebook Tweet Reddit Mail Embed Permalink joins Fremont Street Experience and City of Las Vegas on Street Performer Guidelines for New City Ordinance LAS VEGAS, NV – July 29, 2015 – The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada (ACLUNV) Executive Director Tod Story joined Las Vegas City Councilmen Ricki Y. Barlow and Bob Coffin in conjunction with Fremont Street Experience President Jeff Victor at a press conference today to announce a set of proposed standards that addresses the time, place and manner in how street performers (also known as buskers) may interact and express themselves within the public area of the Las Vegas attraction Fremont Street Experience. The ordinance introduced today included input and voices from legal representatives, business interests, performers and civil libertarians. Story expressed that this comprehensive policy will clearly define the designated times, places and manner of expression at Fremont Street without compromising the rights of any performer, busker or artist that wishes to express themselves downtown. Story explained that this would be a positive change that will not only protect the performer’s rights, but also increase safety for the buskers and the general public. “We are pleased to have reached this proposed ordinance alongside the Fremont Street Experience exec...