The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada has agreed with the Clark County Election Department to resolve a compliance review that identified numerous physical barriers at polling sites.
The agreement resolves the United States’ investigation into Clark County’s compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination based on disability by a state or local government in any of its programs or services. The agreement will be in place through the 2026 and 2028 election cycles.
“Voting is a fundamental right, and the ADA guarantees that every person with a disability has an equal opportunity to exercise that right and cast their ballot in person and independently,” said Sue Fahami, First Assistant United States Attorney, District of Nevada. “We commend Clark County for its willingness to work collaboratively with the United States Attorney’s Office to achieve this goal.”
On June 11, 2024, during Nevada’s primary election, the United States made a compliance review of eight Clark County polling sites by conducting physical surveys.
During the surveys, the United States found numerous physical barriers, including missing van-accessible parking and signage, steep ramps, and abrupt level changes at walkways and entrance doors. Before the 2024 General Election, Clark County reviewed and made temporary adjustments to remedy the identified concerns.
Under the agreement, Clark County will also use the technical assistance of an accessibility expert to use an evaluation form for each current and prospective polling place based on ADA architectural standards.
The Clark County Election Department will also survey polling locations for accessibility throughout the agreement term. Additionally, when selecting future polling sites, Clark County will ensure that new locations are ADA-accessible.
The United States Attorney’s Office will monitor the agreement and provide technical assistance. Clark County will also train poll workers on the County’s obligations under the ADA.
