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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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Nevada Immigrant Coalition calls on NVLEG to protect all Nevadans during the 36th Special Legislative Session

Las Vegas, NV––  Today, Governor Joe Lombardo released a proclamation, calling together the 36th special legislative session starting Thursday, November 13th. The proclamation outlines bringing back past unsuccessful bills introduced during the 82nd and 83rd Nevada State Legislature, including Senate Bill 457 (the Crime Bill) and Assembly Bill 238 (the Film Tax Credit Bill) for the special session.

“As the Nevada Legislature convenes for its 36th Special Session, the Nevada Immigrant Coalition urges lawmakers to implement laws that will protect all Nevadans regardless of their immigration status,” said Noé Orosco, Coalition Coordinator of the Nevada Immigrant Coalition. “There has been a blatant overreach of power by the Trump Administration and federal immigration officers, from separating families during school drop off to possible use of DMV data for arrests, that is the subject of an ongoing lawsuit. In a time of great need, Nevadans need legislators to step up and hold the line to protect working families, regardless of immigration status. At this moment, anything less than meaningful protections and substantive policies for immigrant and citizen Nevadans is insufficient for the crisis our community is facing. There is no need to study the impacts of ICE on Nevadans, we are already living through the reality of it. Congress gave ICE $75 billion over 4 years, and our community feels the impact everyday when mothers are ripped away from their children and immigrant workers are disappeared, leaving Nevadan families vulnerable. The Nevada Legislature must urgently pass legislation that strengthens trust, protects due process, and expands community safety protections.”

The Nevada Immigrant Coalition will be advocating for the inclusion of the following measures in any bill passed during the 36th Special Legislative Session.

Community transparency: Mask ban & mandatory agent identification

• Prohibit any local law enforcement officers and the Nevada National Guard from wearing masks or face coverings when conducting public enforcement duties.
• Require all local law enforcement officers and the Nevada National Guard to clearly identify themselves when conducting public enforcement duties (name, badge numbers, and agency).
• Prohibit bail enforcement agents or other private individuals from engaging in immigration enforcement activities in Nevada.

Community safe zones: Protect sensitive locations from ICE enforcement 

• Prohibit immigration enforcement agents from conducting operations in sensitive areas without a judicial warrant, such as Public & Charter Schools, Higher Education Institutions, Hospitals & Health Facilities, Court Houses, daycare centers, and Places of Worship. 
• Require staff training and a clear internal process displayed for staff to follow.

Data protections: Personal data protections for all Nevadans

• Prohibit the collection and storage of immigration status information in any state database unless legally required for a public benefit, such as federal financial aid.
• Prohibit state and local agencies from sharing personal information solely for ICE enforcement without a subpoena or the individual’s explicit consent.
• Prohibit micro-entrepreneurs’ and street vendors’ data obtained by state and local jurisdictions from being shared with federal immigration enforcement agencies without a subpoena.
• Require an annual public report on any immigration related data requests from the Federal government and/or data breaches that could have resulted in sensitive information being compromised.
• Immediate notification to all Nevadans when a state breach has occurred & their personal data has been compromised.

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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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