The Nevada Immigrant Coalition hosts town hall with Telemundo Las Vegas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Friday, February 27, 2026
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The Nevada Immigrant Coalition hosts town hall with Telemundo Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV – On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the Nevada Immigrant Coalition hosted an immigration town hall with Telemundo Las Vegas from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Town hall panelists included Diana Valles (Culinary Union President), Giovanni Alonso, Esq., (Directing Attorney, Immigration Advocacy Project at Legal Aid Center of Southern NV), Trustee Brenda Zamora (Clark County School District Board of Trustee District D), and Noé Orosco(Nevada Immigrant Coalition Coordinator).
Immigration attorneys and advocates shared local and federal immigration updates, community organizers spoke about how to protect our families and loved ones, and a live Family Preparedness Training was held during the two-hour town hall.
The Nevada Immigrant Coalition issued the following statements:
“Immigrant communities across the country are being targeted and terrorized, while misinformation stokes even more fear. That’s why the Nevada Immigrant Coalition has once again partnered with Telemundo Las Vegas to host the immigration town hall. It’s more important than ever to be informed and be connected with trusted sources and organizations on the ground who are advocating for immigrant workers and their families,” said Noé Orosco, Coalition Coordinator of the Nevada Immigrant Coalition. “Protest and marching are absolutely necessary when resisting oppression. They create pressure, draw lines, and demand change. But resistance is also sustained by celebration and love. Immigrant resistance means embracing and loving our complexities, recognizing our full humanity in a world that often reduces us to labels. It means honoring not only what we contribute economically, but also what we create culturally.”
“In Nevada, we are facing economic chaos and uncertainty and a possible Trump Slump recession. The Trump Administration’s attack on the working people who power our economy and keep our hotels, casinos, and cities running must end. Las Vegas had about a 7.5% drop in visitors last year, roughly 3 million fewer people, which means cut hours and lost jobs for hospitality workers. Federal policy is scaring visitors away: Tariffs, threats against our allies, and aggressive immigration raids send a clear message that people are not welcome in the U.S., and they are choosing to spend their money elsewhere,” said Diana Valles, President of the Culinary Union. “This country was built by those who believed in the American Dream, and we won’t let fear-mongering or extremist views distract or divide us. We must continue to stand together because if one worker is under attack, we all are under attack, and when our communities are under attack, we are standing up and fighting back because we believe in us and we are here to stay.”
“According to the Nevada Constitution, Nevada’s children are entitled to a free and appropriate education, regardless of immigration status. Since April, CCSD created a protocol in the event of ICE agents coming to schools into policies and protocols. Before the start of the school year in August, Superintendent Jhone Ebert went school to school to ensure school staff felt ready and to shore up communication,” said Brenda Zamora, Clark County School District Board of Trustees, District D. “There is a lot of fear and rumors spreading, but Clark County families can be assured that we have protocols that will stop ICE from barging into our schools. Families that are still concerned can visit our new resource guide for parents that features family preparedness guides, legal resources, and the district’s policy.”
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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 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).
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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