US EditionACLU sues DMV for not releasing records pertaining to ICE - The Nevada Independent
The lawsuit challenges the DMV’s refusal to disclose encrypted communications with ICE, citing Nevada’s public records law and potential impact on government transparency.
- The ACLU of Nevada has filed a lawsuit against the Nevada DMV for not releasing full records of its communications with ICE, claiming resistance in obtaining the documents since February.
- The lawsuit follows the DMV's release of heavily redacted records that hint at encrypted communication with ICE, raising concerns about transparency.
- Democratic State Assemblymember Cecelia Gonzalez expressed that undisclosed government actions could undermine public trust and was echoed by ACLU representatives.
- The ACLU seeks a court order for full disclosure of records, emphasizing that without transparency, accountability is jeopardized.
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ACLU of Nevada sues DMV to learn extent of its cooperation with ICE
(Photo: Hugh Jackson/Nevada Current)The ACLU of Nevada is suing the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles for allegedly failing to provide records in accordance with state law, including correspondence with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The suit alleges that heavily redacted records obtained by the ACLU, after significant delays, include correspondence between DMV and ICE, with references to chats on Signal, an encrypted communi…
ACLU of Nevada Sues Nevada DMV For Release of Records Detailing Cooperation With ICE – California Globe
In a press release, the ACLU of Nevada announced they have filed a lawsuit today against the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for repeatedly refusing to release documents detailing its communications with ICE. The press release states that the ACLU of Nevada, over a six-month period, had filed a series of public records requests seeking policies and communications related to immigration enforcement. With the help of Nevada’s Democratic …
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