ACLU of Nevada Appeals Lawsuit Over LVMPD's 287(g) Agreement

Civil rights group seeks transparency on police immigration enforcement pact.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:39am

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A fragmented, abstract painting of a police badge or insignia in shades of blue and grey, conveying a sense of tension and division within the law enforcement system.The ACLU's legal battle seeks to shed light on the partnership between local police and federal immigration authorities.Las Vegas Today

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nevada has appealed a lawsuit against the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) over the department's 287(g) agreement, which allows local law enforcement to assist federal immigration authorities. The ACLU is seeking to compel LVMPD to share details of the agreement in order to hold the police accountable for potentially exceeding their authority under Nevada law.

Why it matters

The 287(g) program has been controversial, with critics arguing it erodes trust between immigrant communities and local police and leads to racial profiling. The ACLU's lawsuit aims to shed light on how LVMPD is implementing the agreement and whether it is adhering to state laws governing the scope of local law enforcement's involvement in federal immigration enforcement.

The details

In a statement, the ACLU said it is continuing its legal battle to force LVMPD to disclose the full details of its 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The civil rights group believes the department may be overstepping its authority under Nevada law by cooperating too closely with federal immigration authorities.

  • The ACLU filed the original lawsuit against LVMPD in 2025.
  • On April 10, 2026, the ACLU announced it had appealed the lawsuit.

The players

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nevada

A nonprofit civil rights organization that advocates for individual rights and liberties in Nevada.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD)

The law enforcement agency for the city of Las Vegas and surrounding areas, which has a 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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What’s next

The ACLU's appeal will now be considered by the courts, which will determine whether LVMPD must disclose the full details of its 287(g) agreement with ICE.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing debate over the role of local law enforcement in federal immigration enforcement, with civil rights groups like the ACLU seeking greater transparency and accountability around such partnerships.