The U.S. Justice Department has designated Nevada as a “sanctuary state,” citing its policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, KSNV reports. This designation may impact federal funding and legal actions.
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A man described as a political refugee was arrested by ICE agents in Las Vegas, raising concerns among advocates about his asylum status. Authorities say the case involves immigration violations. The community calls for clarity.
Las Vegas police announced they will not enforce immigration violations amid a looming Trump administration crackdown. Other local agencies are contemplating their response as federal enforcement intensifies.
Las Vegas police are set to rejoin ICE’s 287(g) jail program, renewing local-federal collaboration to identify and deport undocumented immigrants held in detention facilities. The move revives a controversial partnership.
A suspect in a recent stabbing on the Las Vegas Strip is believed to have entered the U.S. illegally, according to ICE officials. Authorities continue to investigate the incident and the suspect’s immigration status.