Noticiero Movil

DACA survives: Nevada immigrants celebrate largely unexpected victory at Supreme Court

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Nevada elected officials and immigrant advocates celebrated on Thursday when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the DACA program that offers relief to people brought to the country illegally as children, with justices describing the Trump administration’s decision to rescind it as “arbitrary and capricious.” The 5-4 ruling — somewhat unexpected for immigrants rights… [Read More]

DACA cannot be immediately terminated: U.S. Supreme Court

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In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled on Thursday that the Trump Administration cannot immediately end the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program. The verdict, delivered by Chief Justice John Roberts, ensures that the nearly 700,000 DACA recipients around the country cannot be deported. According to the chief… [Read More]

Awaiting the DACA Decision

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As early as Thursday, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the constitutionality of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy. Also known as DACA, the immigration policy grants undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children an opportunity to obtain a renewable two-year work permit and protection from deportation. The program started during… [Read More]

Assemblyman Edgar Flores on efforts to secure aid for Nevada’s Latino community as it experiences disproportionately high rates of COVID-19 infection

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Latino essential workers continued to work as COVID-19 spread through their communities, a factor contributing to the current disproportionate rates of infection of COVID-19 and deaths caused by the virus among the population across the state.  In response, Latino leaders at the state and local level have mobilized to ensure the community receives the aid… [Read More]

As Nevada Casinos Reopen, Workers Concerned About Safety

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Gamblers can once again try their luck in Nevada, as casinos across the state continue reopening under 50% maximum occupancy, but its workers are still concerned about safety due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “People want to go back to work, but they want to go back to work safe,” Geoconda Argüello-Kline said. She’s the secretary-treasurer… [Read More]

Sisolak, elected officials pledge to address systemic racism and society’s ‘double standard’ toward black protesters

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Gov. Steve Sisolak on Friday bluntly criticized the “double standard” he said exists for protesters based on the color of their skin, while promising to take further action to address systemic racism. His comments came during a news conference on Friday in Las Vegas alongside several elected black leaders, including Attorney General Aaron Ford, Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson and… [Read More]

Governor Sisolak imposes phases for limited reopening of businesses starting May 15

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Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed a directive easing some coronavirus-related restrictions starting May 1, including allowing golf, drive-in worship services and curbside pickup at marijuana dispensaries and other retailers. But many other elements of the strict “Stay at Home” order will be extended until May 15 to include the closures of nonessential businesses such as hair salons,… [Read More]

State task force to focus on COVID-19 impact on Latinos

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A task force formed by the Nevada Hispanic Legislative Caucus is recommending that Gov. Steve Sisolak create a health plan for undocumented Nevadans, drive-thru testing for COVID-19 and providing more information — including about where to find food— in Spanish.  The group formed last week includes legal, political and medical experts focused on addressing the effects of coronavirus… [Read More]