{"id":311119,"date":"2024-02-16T16:40:58","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T22:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=311119"},"modified":"2024-02-16T17:01:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T23:01:29","slug":"aclu-sues-vegas-over-pedestrian-bridge-standing-ban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/aclu-sues-vegas-over-pedestrian-bridge-standing-ban\/","title":{"rendered":"ACLU Sues Vegas Over Pedestrian Bridge Standing Ban"},"content":{"rendered":"

The ACLU of Nevada filed a federal lawsuit on Friday challenging the new Clark County ordinance that bans stopping or standing on the Las Vegas Strip\u2019s 15 \u00a0pedestrian bridges<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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What these people are doing, as pictured on the Nevada Department of Transportation’s own website, is now illegal. That’s according to a new Clark County ordinance that criminalizes stopping and standing on Las Vegas pedestrian bridges. (Image: dot.nv.gov)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In a press release announcing its lawsuit, the civil rights organization called the ordinance \u201cunconstitutionally vague,\u201d claiming that it fails to accommodate protected First Amendment activities such as holding political signs or even stopping to take selfies.\u201d<\/p>\n

The ACLU sued on behalf of Brandon Summers, a violinist who has performed for tips on the Strip since 2009, and Lisa McAllister, who uses a wheelchair to get around due to a spine injury.<\/p>\n

\u201cDue to her disability, Plaintiff McAllister often must stop unexpectedly,\u201d the lawsuit reads. \u201cFor example, she must stop when there is a mechanical malfunction with her wheelchair, her arms tire from using her wheelchair, or when her vision of her path is blocked by other people who are walking in front of her.\u201d<\/p>\n

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This sign warns pedestrians of the new law in front of an elevator by Wynn Las Vegas. (Image: Las Vegas Review-Journal<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Stop Stopping<\/h2>\n

The ordinance was passed by a unanimous vote of the Clark County Commission on Jan. 2. It establishes \u201cpedestrian flow zones\u201d on the bridges — and within 20 feet of adjoining escalators, stairs, and stairs — that make it unlawful to \u201cstop, stand, or engage in an activity that causes another person to stop or stand.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe bridges were not designed for pedestrians to stop, stand or congregate,\u201d Clark County Counsel Lisa Logsdon explained at the time. \u201cThe pedestrian flow zone is similar to pedestrian zones located in other large cities, such as New York City.\u201d<\/p>\n

Both the county, which has full jurisdiction over the Strip, and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department have stated that selfie-takers would not be targeted. However, since they are not excluded by the ordinance\u2019s language, the ACLU says, this violates the 14th Amendment as well, by inviting selective and discriminatory enforcement.<\/p>\n

\u201cDue process requires clarity about prohibited conduct and that laws are not selectively enforced,\u201d ACLU of Nevada Executive Director Athar Haseebullah is quoted in the press release.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe county has gone to great lengths to defend this terrible ordinance publicly,\u201d Haseebulla said, calling the ordinance \u201cfoolish since its inception.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The ACLU of Nevada filed a federal lawsuit on Friday challenging the new Clark County ordinance that bans stopping or standing on the Las Vegas Strip\u2019s 15 \u00a0pedestrian bridges. 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