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November 13, 20190128

Dream Delayed: Why is DACA in the Supreme Court, and Does the Court’s Opinion Really Matter?

For over two years, I’ve been digging deep into the weeds of how America’s immigration system operates and how that affects families and communities r

October 24, 20190183

On ICE: Are We Finally Reaching the End of This Saga?

For years, immigrant rights activists, and eventually more in the larger community, have been asking why Las Vegas Metro Police has such a close relat

September 30, 20190252

Shine the Sun Light, Review This Journal: What’s the Deal with the Two Newspapers and Their Two Lawsuits?

Last Wednesday, we were in court for another case. Yet while awaiting that case, we stumbled upon the most intriguing Nevada lawsuit that you may not

June 28, 2019082

Immigration Update: U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Census and Moves on DACA Case as Congress Gives Trump Administration Funds for “Humanitarian Aid” (Or Is It Refugee Detention?)

A whole lot has happened this month, and a whole lot of that has to do with President Donald Trump. Just this time last week, he was threatening a new

May 20, 20190101

Policy Matters: As States Diverge on Abortion Law, Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand on Women’s Reproductive Rights?

Just this month, three states have already adopted new laws designed to ban most or nearly all abortions. Already, a third state is considering its ow

March 5, 2019086

SLAPP Out of It: Why Danny Tarkanian’s Suit Against Jacky Rosen Really Matters

It’s hard to keep track with how many elections perennial candidate Danny Tarkanian (R) has lost. He just lost in his fourth attempt to get into Congr

February 19, 2019093

Is This Really an Emergency? What We Need to Know About Trump’s Declaration, and What He’s Really Declaring Here

Last Friday, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency to divert some $8 billion in federal funds from Congressionally authorized programs

January 30, 20192102

“Screw Nevada” Redux? A Brief History of Nevada “Going Nuclear”

Over 30 years ago, Congress passed what’s since become known on this side of the Rocky Mountains as the “Screw Nevada” bill that designates Yucca Moun

December 17, 2018154

Virgin Valley Water District and Wolf Creek Return to Court with No Settlement in Sight

Today, District Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzales held a more informal meeting of the minds in a Las Vegas courtroom. Typically in business disputes, Nev

November 27, 2018090

Mass Distraction, Great Destruction

Throughout his presidency thus far, Donald Trump has been attacking immigrant communities and their legal rights. After campaigning for Republicans on