By james art Nye County will not restrict election observers following a court settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada.
“The settlement ensures that restrictions on observers based on party affiliation will not be imposed if there is enough space to accommodate them, the relief sought by the ACLU of Nevada when it filed suit months ago,” the civil rights group announced Monday.
The organization filed the complaint after the Nye County Clerk’s Office blocked one of its nonpartisan observers during the February presidential primary, the ACLU said.
The organization, which described the decision as a “victory for election transparency,” said it will ensure all Nevadans have an opportunity to watch the process next week.
“The ability of people, regardless of party affiliation, to observe elections is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy,” ACLU of Nevada Executive Director Athar Hasibullah said in a news release.
ACLU attorney Sadmira Ramich added, “By removing these barriers to election observers, we are sending a clear message that a Nevada resident’s right to observe an election should not be limited based on political beliefs.”
Nye County did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.
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