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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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Nevada Immigrant Coalition (NIC) urges Nevadans to submit public comment to oppose rule that would gut workplace protections for DREAMers

Las Vegas, NV –  For the last month, the Trump Administration has continued to undermine the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). This time with a new proposed rule change that will limit work authorizations, increase requirements, and limit the protection’s term to one year, instead of standard two. Trump has worked since his first term to end DACA, resulting in countless court cases, unprocessed new applications, delayed renewals, and millions of workers being thrown into chaos and uncertainty. 

ACTION: The Nevada Immigrant Coalition is urging Nevadans to stand with our co-workers, friends, and neighbors by submitting a public comment in opposition to the proposed rule change by August 4th.

“DACA recipients are our friends, families, and neighbors who have deep roots in our community. DREAMers pay taxes, have bought homes, are raising families, and are our teachers, lawyers, cooks, and nurses,” said Noé Orosco, Coalition Coordinator of the Nevada Immigrant Coalition.  “DACA recipients have called this country home for far longer than they have in their birth country. They’ve planted their roots here and have built lives in our community, yet live in a constant state of limbo. These proposed changes will cause even more instability for our friends, families, and neighbors. We cannot allow Trump to continue his crusade against our community, Nevadans must speak up. DREAMers deserve the opportunity to continue living, working and studying without having to plan their lives with the constant threat of losing their protections. When DACA comes under new threats and restrictions, the impact extends far beyond the individual applicant, it impacts our entire community. 

“I’ve been working and living in the United States since 2004 – my whole life is here. As a single mom with four beautiful girls, I’m proud to work hard as a guest room attendant on the Las Vegas Strip to provide for my family everyday,” said Norma Torres, a DREAmer and Culinary Union member for 9 years. “My youngest daughter is 8-years-old and she has a serious health condition that causes seizures. Her medication costs hundreds of dollars and she needs multiple therapy appointments every week. If my DACA isn’t renewed in September, I could lose my job, my health insurance, and I wouldn’t be able to afford the care she relies on – that’s terrifying for me to think about. I check my case online everyday, but it feels like my whole life is on hold while my family and I wait on the DACA renewal. I’m working legally and paying taxes, I’m raising my U.S. citizen children and I want to continue building a life for my family here.”

The Nevada Immigrant Coalition is encouraging all Nevadans who have DACA to stay protected by getting paperwork ready early and applying up to 6 months before your expiration date. Currently, DACA renewal timelines are unpredictable and may take longer than expected.

With Trump’s continued persecution of immigrants, along with Sheriff Kevin McMahill reinstating the anti-immigrant 287(g) program in Las Vegas, the Nevada Immigrant Coalition urges all community members, especially immigrants – undocumented or otherwise, to take extra precautions to minimize unnecessary interactions with law enforcement that could lead to detention, deportation, or family separation. 

DACA recipients should exercise caution when traveling and review the Nevada Immigrant Coalition’s previous travel advisory, which includes:

*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 themselves and their families.

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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)

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), 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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