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The Nevada Immigrant Coalition hosts community meeting with Congressman Steven Horsford and Broadacres vendors ahead of the Swapmeet reopening on Friday, August 1st

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Las Vegas, NV – Earlier this week, on Monday, July 28, 2025, the Nevada Immigrant Coalition hosted a community meeting with Congressman Steven Horsford (CD-4), Assemblymember Cinthia Moore, Broadacres vendors, legal experts, and community advocates and organizers.

“Broadacres is more than just a market, it’s a cultural hub that represents the heart and soul of our community. For generations, this Swapmeet has been a place where local vendors earn a living, families connect, and rich cultural heritage is celebrated. The closure has caused significant hardship for hardworking entrepreneurs who are simply trying to support their families and pursue the American dream,” said Congressman Steven Horsford. “We have been working to streamline business licensing, connect vendors with critical resources, and create a formal working group to support these vital small business owners. Good public policy isn’t created in Washington – it’s born right here in Las Vegas, by listening to the voices of those most impacted. We’re dedicated to finding solutions that keep our community safe while preserving the economic and cultural vitality that makes Broadacres so essential to Las Vegas.”

The Nevada Immigrant Coalition issued the following statement:

“The Nevada Immigrant Coalition continues to urge Broadacres to establish clear safety protocols for hundreds of immigrant vendors and tens of thousands of customers who come through the Swapmeet every weekend, and meet directly with vendors to ensure that their voices are centered as the marketplace reopens on Friday, August 1st.

Vendors deserve to feel safe at their place of work. Nevada Immigrant Coalition demands that Broadacres review policies, procedures, and rules to provide maximum security and safety. The Nevada Immigrant Coalition calls on Broadacres management to:

• Publicly commit to making private areas that are vendor-only zones throughout Broadacres Swapmeet.
  
• Provide Know Your Rights training and materials for all vendors and workers, in multiple languages, so vendors understand their constitutional rights if approached by law enforcement or immigration agents.
  
• Establish an emergency safety protocol in case ICE activity is suspected in the area, including a communication plan to alert vendors and a designated employee-only safe area.
  
• Meet directly and regularly with immigrant vendors to ensure their voices are centered and that safety plans are community-informed.
  
• Allow for third-party observers or legal observers to be present during operating hours to deter harassment or profiling of immigrant vendors.

Immigrant vendors are vital to Broadacres’ success and to the local economy. Their safety, dignity, and rights must be respected. Broadacres has a responsibility to implement vendor-centered safety protocols ahead of reopening the Swapmeet.”

The Nevada Immigrant Coalition (NIC), led by the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN), Culinary Union, and Make the Road Nevada, with support from over 20 statewide partners, has mobilized in response to the surges in ICE activity in Northern and Southern Nevada. The NIC will post all breaking news and confirmations of ICE activity in Nevada on Instagram and Twitter (X). Community members can receive  updates on immigration and resources from the Nevada Immigrant Coalition by texting “JOIN” or “UNETE” to 638-232 (terms of service).

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The Nevada Immigrant Coalition (NIC) urges members of the immigrant community to know their rights, have family preparedness plans in place, and be aware of ICE officers in plainclothes and unmarked vehicles. All Nevadans, regardless of immigration status, have rights and deserve due process.

While the Nevada Immigrant Coalition continues to fight for policies and laws that protect immigrant rights, it’s critical to take steps to stay safe. That includes:

*Be careful to follow all traffic laws when driving.

*Don’t drink and drive.

*Avoid speeding or running red lights.

*Use appropriate turn signals.

*Fix broken tail lights, brake lights, and headlights promptly.

*Do not drive without a valid license or with an expired one.

*Avoid distractions while driving (example: texting or using your phone).

*Do not carry open containers of alcohol in your vehicle.

*Carry a Know Your Rights card or a graphic saved on your phone and emergency contact information.

NOTE: Possession or use of marijuana remains illegal for undocumented immigrants, even if it is legal in Nevada. A single traffic stop or citation can quickly escalate into immigration consequences and the Nevada Immigrant Coalition urges the community to be vigilant and protect yourself and your family.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS:

If ICE stops you . . .

*You can ask the officers if you are being detained, if you are not, then you are free to leave.

*You have the right to remain silent. You do not have to answer any questions regarding your immigration status, where you were born, or how you entered the United States.

*Do not physically resist a government official and do not run away.

*If you are over 18 or over, and a non-citizen, an immigration officer may request to see your immigration documents.  If you have your documents, the law requires you to share them if you have them.

*If you do not have your immigration documents, you still have the right to remain silent and ask for an attorney.

*Do not provide false documents to officials.

If ICE comes to your home . . .

*In most circumstances, you are not required to open the door for ICE if they don’t have a judicial warrant. A Judicial warrant is a document that is signed by a judge.

*You have the right to remain silent and not answer any questions.

If ICE takes you into custody . . .

*You have the right to ask to speak with an attorney.

*You have the right to not sign any document that you do not understand. Even if the ICE officers are persistent and want to pressure you, do not sign.

*In certain cases, you can request to see the immigration judge. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to ask for bail to be released from custody.

*You have the right to request to contact your country’s consulate for help.

*If you have minor children, let the officers know that you are the parent or primary caregiver. ICE may “exercise discretion” and let you go.

To find loved ones who may have been detained: Search the ICE Detainee Locator.

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ABOUT THE NEVADA IMMIGRANT COALITION: 

The Nevada Immigrant Coalition (NIC), founded in 2006, ensures immigrant, refugee, and new American voices are heard at a local, state, and federal level to advocate for humane and fair immigration policies. The Nevada Immigrant Coalition focuses on strengthening a network that provides services, resources, and deportation defense to immigrants and refugees across the state while strategically organizing around issues that are important to all Nevadans. We believe in working towards a Nevada that welcomes, respects, and protects everyone regardless of their immigration status.
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