Nevada
ACLU challenges Nevada’s public records exemption in court
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The ACLU of Nevada presented a case before the Nevada Supreme Court on Tuesday, challenging the Clark County School District’s (CCSD) refusal to release records related to a 2023 incident at Durango High School.
The incident involved a police officer throwing a student to the ground. CCSD claims the records are part of an “investigative file,” making them exempt from public disclosure.
The court will decide if public agencies can withhold records by labeling them as such. ACLU Executive Director Athar Haseebullah stated, “This case is really going to determine whether or not public agencies can hide records from the public by simply labeling them as investigative files. Public agencies should not act transparently.”