Job Corps has been saved — for now
The federal courts granted on June 25 a preliminary injunction against the closure of the Job Corps program. This means that the closure of Job...
What’s Open and Closed this Juneteenth in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County
Juneteenth is a federal holiday that was designated back 2021. It recognizes the official end of the United States Civil War when troops arrived in...
Top Republican lawmaker recommends upping state collaboration with ICE
A day after Las Vegas was placed on a federal list of jurisdictions deemed to be obstructing immigration law, Senate Minority Leader Robin Titus (R-Wellington) called...
Latinos flocked to Carson City recently to lobby for laws that impact their communities
“¡Sí, se puede!” the iconic phrase made popular by the late César Chávez resonated throughout the hallways of the Nevada legislature nearly two weeks ago...
How to Avoid Scams that Can Impact Your Immigration Status
A nationwide crackdown on immigration has raised fears about mass deportation among undocumented folks and their families. Among those fears, advocates worry that many people...
What Is Birthright Citizenship and Can It Be Ended?
The 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution states that “all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof,...
Nevada Latino Caucus to introduce bills empowering and uplifting Latino families
Nevada’s 83rd legislative session is underway, and the nine-member Latino Caucus laid out its priorities with a focus on the immigrant communities’ rights, healthcare worker...
Lombardo talks Trump, immigration and school choice during IndyTalks interview
The GOP governor also said mass deportation plans are too resource intensive, and that the state would likely have to scrap services if federal funds...
A pro-Trump restaurant owner may explain the former president’s appeal to Nevada Latinos
Despite now mounting calls to boycott his restaurants for hosting Trump, Barajas has stood firm on his political beliefs. When the Secret Service appeared at...
Nevada’s minimum wage went up to $12 an hour on July 1; two-tier system is out
This increase comes after the passage of AB456, which increased the minimum wage by 75 cents annually over a five-year period. Before Nevada voters passed...