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What does the U.S. owe separated families? A political quandary deepens
The Trump administration’s family separation policy drew condemnations when it came to public light in 2018, not only from Democrats but also from Republicans like ...
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Las Vegas activists urge Democrats to act on immigration reform
Las Vegas immigration advocates are hopeful that Democratic lawmakers deliver on promises to include a pathway to citizenship in the budget reconciliation bill that’s been ...
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Illegal border crossings, driven by pandemic and natural disasters, soar to record high
A record 1.7 million migrants from around the world, many of them fleeing pandemic-ravaged countries, were encountered trying to enter the United States illegally in ...
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UNLV clinic gets windfall to assist immigrants facing deportation
UNLV’s Immigration Clinic at William S. Boyd School of Law will add a half-million dollars to its coffers to defend immigrants facing deportation ...
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Advocates tackle environmental justice with goal of empowering underserved Las Vegans
In Cheyenne Kyle’s home, everything has a second life. Her plastic grocery store bags become shower caps while her butter containers transform into food storage ...
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U.S. judge in Nevada rules felony deportation law unconstitutional
In a court ruling with potentially broad implications for U.S. immigration cases, a federal judge in Nevada found that a criminal law that dates to ...
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'We need citizenship': Young Las Vegas immigrants lament judge's DACA ruling
Make the Road Nevada housing organizer LaLo Montoya was only 2 years old when his family immigrated to the United States from Zacatecas, Mexico. It ...
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In Las Vegas, a spirited call for path to citizenship, immigration reform
Erika Castro longs for the day when her parents no longer fear being deported and separated from their children, which would require a president finally ...
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Las Vegas event honors special group of new U.S. citizens, marking World Refugee Day
Deacon Tom Roberts walked up to the new U.S. citizens being honored Thursday during a World Refugee Day event at the East Las Vegas Library ...
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Advocates mark DACA's 9th anniversary, urge Congress to act
Immigration advocates in Las Vegas marked the ninth anniversary of the Obama-era program shielding young immigrants from deportation ...
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UNLV to honor immigrant's long, hard journey to graduation
Adugna “Adu” Siweya would drive his taxi past UNLV many times during his shift taking passengers to and from the airport. He would glance over ...
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Undocumented immigrants in Las Vegas urged to shed fears in vaccination push
The Cashman Center is big, and so is the sound of mariachi. It was an appeal to Latinos, the most overrepresented group in coronavirus infections ...
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Border towns brace for more migrants as the border slowly reopens
Immigration agents are releasing so many migrants in small towns along the Texas border these days that Laura Ramos, who owns a store near the ...
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House approves legislation to give Dreamers a path to citizenship
The House voted Thursday to unlatch a gateway to citizenship for young Dreamers and immigrants who have fled war or natural disasters abroad, giving Democrats ...
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In Joe Biden's early days, signs of Trump-era problems at the border
Hundreds of newly released immigrants are getting dropped off with nonprofit groups, and accounts of prolonged detention in short-term facilities are growing ...
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Language barriers, wariness make vaccinating immigrants hard
Migrant workers lined up by the hundreds during a break from picking produce this week to receive the coronavirus vaccine on a Southern California grape ...
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Judge orders the government to fully reinstate DACA program
A federal judge Friday ordered the Trump administration to fully restore an Obama-era program designed to shield young immigrants ...
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Free English language program at CSN gives immigrants a leg up
Lixmar Herrera left Venezuela three years to escape the ongoing economic crisis and political turmoil.
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Humanizing immigrants: UNLV grad recounts family story in Brookings forum
UNLV alumna Yanneli Llamas spent two years helping her parents obtain legal residency. They earned it in December, weeks before COVID-19 upended the United States.
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‘Let’s go build that railway’: Officials break ground on high-speed Las Vegas-to-Southern California line
The nation’s first true high-speed passenger rail system is within grasp with the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Brightline West link between Las Vegas and Southern ...
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Heartfelt relief: USC transplant center opening in Las Vegas to ease burden for Nevadans
Keck Medicine of USC is the Nevada’s first heart transplant treatment center. It will serve as a hub for pre- and postoperative care for the ...
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Merger will help streamline Nevada's cannabis industry
A new partnership is seeking to iron out wrinkles in Nevada’s cannabis supply chain. Blackbird, a cannabis distribution company, was recently acquired by cannabis ...
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Last hurrah on TikTok? City of Las Vegas weighs impact of potential ban
When you open the social media application TikTok and type in “Las Vegas,” you’ll get several videos — the brightly lit Sphere, local businesswoman Alexandra ...
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'Fun must be always': How Tomas Hertl is transforming the Vegas Golden Knights
Tomáš Hertl reported to Las Vegas quickly after the San Jose Sharks traded him to the Golden Knights on March 8, but his family didn’t ...
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NLV mayor: New CCSD fees would create undue burden on some families
The city of North Las Vegas says the Clark County School District is hurting the community it serves with a new rule requiring private sports ...
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Award-winning New Orleans chef opens Vegas restaurant that honors his grandma
A restaurant that's now open in Las Vegas will taste familiar to New Orleans diners who are acquainted with Saba, Miss River or Chandelier Bar ...
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Mojave Max emerges from burrow at Las Vegas Springs Preserve
Mojave Max, Southern Nevada’s desert tortoise and weather prognosticator, came out of his burrow at 3:09 p.m. today to bring the unofficial start of spring ...
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Phish fans are famously dedicated. What happens when they enter the Sphere?
The fans came in sequined, glittery dresses and tie-dye alike, in button-down shirts and overalls printed with the band’s red doughnut logo. Once inside ...
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The Notes: Philanthropy, April 22, 2024
In the Notes: Communities In Schools of Nevada, Nevada Gold Mines, GiGi’s Playhouse, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas, Just One Project and ...
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Analysis: In first round, Raiders can't go wrong
It’s Draft Day, which for Raider fans has for about two decades been the most exciting day of the year, for most of the day.
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Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn lands at Myron’s this week
The award-winning folk, jazz and rock artist Bruce Cockburn is making the rounds behind last year’s acclaimed "O Sun O Moon," his 27th album.
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Despite Game 3 loss, Logan Thompson proved undeniable playoff ability
Vegas wasted one of the greatest individual postseason performances in franchise history by losing to Dallas and seeing its series lead decrease to 2-1. ...
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Live animal exhibits on the Las Vegas Strip now less for show, more about education
Underneath the shining lights of the Las Vegas Strip, Adrienne Rowland walks among sharp-toothed sharks and brightly colored fish at Mandalay Bay. She watches as ...
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Golden Knights have beaten the Stars at their own game so far in playoff series
The Golden Knights return home for the first time in this year’s playoffs at 7:30 tonight with a 2-0 series lead over the Stars in ...
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Captain’s Comeback: Mark Stone never strayed far from Knights while injured
The chemistry between Stone and his teammates appeared to contribute to the first victory in the best-of-seven series, and now the Golden Knights will try ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (April 25-May 1, 2024 edition)
Explore the Home and History Las Vegas Heritage Festival, Adam Ant, Nightswim at XS and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Depth will be the deciding factor of Golden Knights’ playoff series with Stars
The playoff energy was palpable at the Golden Knights’ first postseason practice Saturday morning at City National Arena. Perhaps spurred by the full-contact returns ...
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Raiders go with tight end Brock Bowers in first round of NFL Draft
After months of speculation, the Las Vegas Raiders opted to keep their pick and select Georgia tight end Brock Bowers at No. 13 overall in ...
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Live coverage: Thompson stands tall as Golden Knights beat Stars in Game 1
Logan Thompson had 27 saves as the Golden Knights beat the Stars 4-3 in Game 1 of their opening-round Stanley Cup Playoff series ...