A ruling by a federal judge in California has put law enforcement agencies in Nevada and much of the nation in legal jeopardy if they hold prisoners, who are in the country illegally, for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for potential deportation. The ruling by Central California U.S. District Court Judge Andre Birrote Jr. in September held that it is a … [Read more...]
Costs of Illegal Immigration Can’t be Ignored
Illegal immigration is one of the most controversial topics of this overheated election season. Suggestions to curb illegal immigration by building a wall or increasing enforcement of existing laws are met with passionate accusations of racism and white supremacy. The Census can’t even ask about citizenship. What is the bottomline cost to the United States and Nevada? That … [Read more...]