The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada has filed a lawsuit against the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, claiming the department has not released public records related to its "foreign born" booking policy and its 287(g) agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The lawsuit seeks to require Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to provide access to these records, as reported by News 3 LV.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada has raised concerns about a policy change by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department following the passage of the Laken Riley Act. In January, as Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department updated its policy to require that all "foreign born" individuals taken into custody be reported to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, regardless of immigration status. In June, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed it had joined the 287(g) program, which allows local officers to assist with certain immigration enforcement duties. According to News 3 LV and 8 News Now, this agreement permits officers to enforce civil immigration warrants and hold individuals for up to 48 hours after their scheduled release. Sheriff Kevin McMahill said the policy change was influenced by cases involving undocumented individuals accused of serious crimes.
The American Civil Liberties Union says it made several requests for the documents but received no response. Executive Director Athar Haseebullah stated, “Nevadans have the right to know what their local police agencies are doing when it comes to cooperation with ICE,” as obtained by News 3 LV. The ACLU is asking the court to require Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to release the requested information. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has not commented, citing ongoing litigation, as per 8 News Now.
