Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada Archives

Nevada AG Vows To Protect The Rights of Undocumented Immigrants In Contact With Law Enforcement

November 20, 2024 2:59 pmNovember 20, 2024 3:27 pm

Following yesterday’s announcement that Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford’s office “will be a bulwark” against any effort by the Trump administration “to impose unconstitutional mandates, override our system of checks and balances, or intrude upon the rights of any Nevada resident,” his office released two “Know Your Rights” documents to...

UNR Celebrates ‘UndocuWeek’ to Highlight Challenges, Successes of Undocumented Immigrants

April 1, 2024 11:41 amApril 2, 2024 12:08 pm

In an email sent last week to students, faculty and staff, the University of Nevada, Reno announced a week-long celebration that will “highlight the stories, challenges, and successes experienced by undocumented members of the Wolf Pack Family.” Allies of the undocumented community are encouraged to attend various events throughout the...

NV Dems Want $1M More To Fund Boyd School Of Law Immigration Clinic

April 3, 2023 8:55 amApril 3, 2023 2:55 pm

The Assembly Ways and Means Committee will hear Assembly Bill AB 328 this morning and vote on the bill later this afternoon. AB 328 will provide and additional $1 million to the UNLV Boyd School of Law Immigration Clinic to assist in “free” legal defense against deportation and other services...

Nevada Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Stop Hand Count in Nye County

November 15, 2022 1:15 pm

As reported by the Globe, numerous progressive organizations have attempted to stop hand counting in Nye County with the latest challenge filed yesterday by the ACLU of Nevada and the Brennan Center for Justice. They requested an immediate ruling and the ruling was issued last night. As reported by KSNV:...

OPINION: Ballot Question 1, The ERA That ERAses Women

November 7, 2022 2:36 pmOctober 14, 2024 4:17 pm

According to Ms. Magazine, “Advocates are fighting to make Nevada the 27th state by passing the most comprehensive ERA in the country. If passed, the Nevada ERA would be the first time that an equal rights amendment explicitly protects people on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender...

Exclusive: Regent Byron Brooks responds to Investigation Finding NHSE Chancellor Rose’s Allegations ‘Disingenuous’

February 25, 2022 7:49 amMarch 1, 2022 2:17 pm

According to numerous news reports, Melody Rose is no stranger to drama, politics, and controversy during her 25 year career in education. Since June 2020, under her leadership as Chancellor for the Nevada System of Higher Education (NHSE), drama, politics and controversy continue to follow her. Related reports dating years...