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The Nevada Immigrant Coalition (NIC) condemns the Supreme Court ruling on CASA v. Trump and continues to fight to protect birthright citizenship – which remains a Constitutional right for all American children born in the U.S.

Las Vegas, NV – The Supreme Court has released a ruling in CASA v. Trump, creating a new precedent that limits nationwide injunctions from lower courts. This decision could have lasting impacts on how courts check the overreach of the Executive Branch, especially when individuals cannot afford to sue the government themselves. 

The Nevada Immigrant Coalition (NIC) firmly opposes this dangerous decision, but one thing remains, no matter how hard the Trump administration tries to change reality and take away our Constitutional rights: Birthright citizenship continues to be upheld by the 14th Amendment and the fight continues.

The Nevada Immigrant Coalition released the following statement:

“Federal District Court judges have been a necessary check on Trump’s aggressive and prolonged attacks against immigrants. The Supreme Court’s decision has now limited what District Court judges can do to defend the people against this lawless administration.

Today’s decision by the Supreme Court is another step in the erosion of our communities’ rights. As with the attacks on due process by the Trump administration, immigrants will suffer first, but this is a danger to civil liberties for every person, regardless of citizenship.

Rather than defend his baseless day one executive order, the Trump administration has stacked the Supreme Court to do his bidding. This decision will open the door for lower courts to create a fractured and chaotic system where a birth certificate is no longer considered proof of U.S. citizenship.

When Trump could be tackling the issues that impact all of our families, like the price of groceries and gas, Trump is content with attacking and scapegoating hardworking immigrant families. In a state where 1 in 5 Nevadans are immigrants, this ruling sends a shameful message to our community of immigrants and children of immigrants that our belonging is conditional. But we won’t accept that and we will continue fighting to protect birthright citizenship.

We do belong. American children born in the United States of America are Americans.”

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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 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.

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), led by the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN), Culinary Union Local 226, 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)

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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