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Mar 28, 2025

Trump Invokes the Alien Enemies Act to Carry Out Mass Deportations, Explained

The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 was used to justify World War II-era internment of noncitizens. Now Trump is attempting to abuse that authority to deport immigrants without due process.

Child holding sign that reads "We are not criminals."

Mar 5, 2025

If feds violate civil rights in rounding up migrants here, NV police could be left holding the bag

Federal agents might be able to get away with violating constitutional rights, but Nevada law enforcement agencies can’t.

Feb 4, 2025

What is an Executive Order and How Does it Work?

What executive orders can – and cannot – do, and why we have them in the first place

Jan 31, 2025

Immigration attorneys prep community on their rights as enforcement ramps up nationwide

By Michael Lyle, Nevada Current
This piece was originally published in the...

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Nov 12, 2024

ACLU OF NEVADA REACTS TO EARLY ELECTION RESULTS

LAS VEGAS — ACLU of Nevada Executive Director Athar Haseebullah released the following open letter following results from Election Day.

My Fellow Nevadans,

We waited a few days to let some of...

LAS VEGAS — ACLU of Nevada Executive Director Athar Haseebullah released the following open letter following results from Election Day.

My Fellow Nevadans,

We waited a few days to let some of...

Oct 2, 2024

Public defenders tell county proposed homeless ‘camping’ ban ‘is not the solution’

By Michael Lyle, Nevada Current
This piece was originally published by the...