News mentions - Athar Haseebullah

31 mentions on record from public news sources.

  • Court rejects DOJ lawsuit seeking Nevada voting records

    “…states control their own elections,” ACLU of Nevada Executive Director Athar Haseebullah said in a news release. “While we’re glad to see this chapter…”

    pvtimes.com - Aug 19, 2026 - read article

  • Court rejects DOJ lawsuit seeking Nevada voting records

    “…states control their own elections,” ACLU of Nevada Executive Director Athar Haseebullah said in a news release. “While we’re glad to see this chapter…”

    reviewjournal.com - Aug 15, 2026 - read article

  • ACLU of Nevada files lawsuit against LVMPD over public records fees, policies

    “…records the public is entitled to," said ACLU of Nevada executive director Athar Haseebullah. "We cannot have government accountability without government transparency…”

    ktnv.com - Jul 31, 2026 - read article

  • Nevada judge accuses ICE of ‘lawless conduct,’ orders release of detainees

    “…a long time, I’ve never seen anything quite like this,” said Athar Haseebullah, ACLU of Nevada’s executive director. “Rarely do we see a…”

    reviewjournal.com - Jul 14, 2026 - read article

  • A federal judge in Nevada says ICE is 'rebelling' against his order to release immigrants - The Nevada Independent

    “…detention of people in Nevada, which has skyrocketed in the last year. Athar Haseebullah, the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada…”

    thenevadaindependent.com - Jul 8, 2026 - read article

  • Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship a relief to some Las Vegas locals

    “…What will happen to everything that she's got, she has built for her?" Athar Haseebullah, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada, said…”

    ktnv.com - Jul 1, 2026 - read article

  • ‘Kids born in America are American:’ Nevada officials react to birthright citizenship ruling

    “…14th Amendment is clear as day,” said ACLU of Nevada Executive Director Athar Haseebullah. “On this specific decision, though, it does put to bed and put to rest…”

    reviewjournal.com - Jul 1, 2026 - read article

  • Las Vegas advocates react following Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling

    “…The ACLU was among the groups that challenged Trump’s executive order in court. Athar Haseebullah, executive director of the ACLU of Nevada, said the decision carries broader…”

    fox5vegas.com - Jun 30, 2026 - read article

  • Before lawsuit, inspectors questioned safety of Nevada children's facilities - The Nevada Independent

    “…Elisa Cafferata, executive director of the Children's Advocacy Alliance. Athar Haseebullah, the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada, said…”

    thenevadaindependent.com - Jun 23, 2026 - read article

  • Parental notification abortion law ‘unconstitutionally vague,’ Nevada’s top court says

    “…often have legitimate reasons. The ACLU of Nevada’s executive director, Athar Haseebullah, said in a statement the court’s ruling was the right one. The ACLU…”

    reviewjournal.com - May 29, 2026 - read article

  • Federal judge stops immigrant detainees from being transferred out of Nevada

    “…hearings under the court’s ruling, regardless of where they are transferred,” Athar Haseebullah, the executive director for the ACLU of Nevada, said in a statement Tuesday…”

    elkodaily.com - May 27, 2026 - read article

  • CCSD adopts changes to graduation regalia policy, ending legal battle with ACLU

    “…families to submit an appeal for a denial. ACLU of Nevada executive director Athar Haseebullah said the group heard from several students and families over the years about…”

    news3lv.com - May 8, 2026 - read article

  • CCSD adopts changes to graduation regalia policy, ending legal battle with ACLU

    “…families to submit an appeal for a denial. ACLU of Nevada executive director Athar Haseebullah said the group heard from several students and families over the years about…”

    news3lv.com - May 8, 2026 - read article

  • ACLU asks Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider ruling that keeps some school police records hidden

    “…reconcile that, if you're the public?" asked ACLU Nevada executive director Athar Haseebullah. The ACLU went to the Nevada Supreme Court trying to force the district to…”

    ktnv.com - Apr 29, 2026 - read article

  • ACLU petitions Nevada Supreme Court to review Metro-ICE pact

    “…civil liberties in the process,” said ACLU of Nevada Executive Director Athar Haseebullah in a statement. Plaintiff at center of lawsuit deported Responding to the…”

    reviewjournal.com - Apr 15, 2026 - read article

  • Court blocks release of investigation into CCSD police officer who kneeled on student

    “…to be a student outside of Durango High School in Las Vegas. (@notBilly/X) Athar Haseebullah, executive director for the ACLU of Nevada, addresses the media before a…”

    reviewjournal.com - Mar 27, 2026 - read article

  • Las Vegas judge rejects ACLU challenge of police agreement with ICE

    “…vehicle, was deported while his case was pending, according to court records. Athar Haseebullah, director of the ACLU of Nevada, said he was not surprised by the ruling, but…”

    reviewjournal.com - Mar 7, 2026 - read article

  • Nevada lawmakers consider reviving court that barred offenders from the Las Vegas Strip

    “…barring people from an area, and say this is more about optics than reality. Athar Haseebullah, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada, said the…”

    ktnv.com - Nov 13, 2025 - read article

  • Critics say this court program targeted the homeless. Here’s why Strip casinos want it back

    “…a specific subset of people: those that the resorts may find undesirable. Athar Haseebullah, executive director of the ACLU of Nevada Data shows that the most common…”

    reviewjournal.com - Oct 31, 2025 - read article

  • Failed legislation addressing Strip court program could come back in special session

    “…we have to have common sense here about safety on the Strip,” he said. Athar Haseebullah, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada, told…”

    reviewjournal.com - Oct 31, 2025 - read article

  • Metro sends man to ICE despite court order, ACLU says

    “…Nevada. (Las Vegas Review-Journal) Executive Director of the ACLU of Nevada, Athar Haseebullah, speaks to the media about a current immigration enforcement lawsuit in Las…”

    reviewjournal.com - Oct 23, 2025 - read article

  • ACLU suit is challenging Metro’s agreement with ICE at the county jail

    “…with ICE at the county jail Executive Director of the ACLU of Nevada, Athar Haseebullah, speaks to the media about a current immigration enforcement lawsuit in Las…”

    reviewjournal.com - Oct 13, 2025 - read article

  • DHS official attacks ACLU a day after lawsuit press conference

    “…Nevada DMV. DHS official attacks ACLU a day after lawsuit press conference Athar Haseebullah, the executive director of the ACLU of Nevada, holds up what he said was a…”

    reviewjournal.com - Aug 16, 2025 - read article

  • CCSD puts on new graduation regalia policy after ruling

    “…about constitutionality of what this policy should now look like,” Athar Haseebullah, executive director of the ACLU of Nevada, said on Monday. “We would…”

    reviewjournal.com - May 27, 2025 - read article

  • City of Las Vegas files motion to dismiss federal lawsuit involving marshals

    “…"We don't want to see this happen to anyone again," ACLU Executive Director Athar Haseebullah said. "They need to understand what their limitations are and comply with the…”

    ktnv.com - May 8, 2025 - read article