PLAN Statement on DACA Decision: COURT DECISION WON’T STOP NEVADA PROVIDERS AND ACTIVISTS FROM SUPPORTING IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 5, 2022      COURT DECISION WON’T STOP NEVADA PROVIDERS AND ACTIVISTS FROM SUPPORTING IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES   Today’s ruling means that the thousands of DACA recipients will remain in limbo and those waiting to apply are left without protection in the country they call home. But it does not mean our …

Introducing Wellness Wednesdays: Meeting you where you are

The last few years of pandemic have been a clear reminder that we must prioritize our own health. Beyond the literal existential threat of COVID-19, all of the other adjustments we’ve made to our lives have been rough and may have a cumulative effect on our health and stress levels. It may sometimes feel like …

COVID-19 Relief Bills Can’t Be Trojan Horse to End Border Asylum

COVID-19 Relief Bills Can’t Be Trojan Horse to End Border Asylum PLAN supports the Biden Administration’s decision to end Title 42 and calls on Senator Cortez Masto to stand with the President and Black immigrants   Las Vegas, NV–– In accordance with the Center of Disease Control (CDC), the Biden Administration has announced that the …

Statement: The Biden White House’s Use of Defense Production Act to Increase Mining is Short-Sighted and Destructive

We demand a just transition to renewable, clean energy. Using a Cold-War era program to boost hard rock mining without reforming outdated regulatory laws will create sacrifice zones across Nevada’s rural and tribal communities    Reno, NV — Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to sign an executive order to bolster hard rock mining …

STATEMENT: The Nevada Immigrant Coalition celebrates the opening of the UNLV Immigration Clinic Community Advocacy Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   Thursday, March 3, 2022   MEDIA CONTACT: Bethany Khan: bkhan@culinaryunion226.org ▪ (702) 387-7088  Hector Fong: hfong@planevada.org ▪ (702) 505-6748   The Nevada Immigrant Coalition celebrates the opening of the UNLV Immigration Clinic Community Advocacy Office   Las Vegas, NV – The Nevada Immigrant Coalition (NIC) celebrates the grand opening of UNLV’s  …

NHJA Statement on $300 Million Investment in Affordable Housing

    For immediate Release: February 16, 2022 Contact:  Hector Fong Jr. | 702-505-6748 | hfong@planevada.org Jackie Chiakulas | 702-556-8705 | jchiakulas@planevada.org   NEVADA HOUSING JUSTICE ALLIANCE: SISOLAK’S HISTORIC HOUSING INVESTMENT IS A DOWNPAYMENT   Systemic issues including price gouging and no-cause evictions must also be addressed to end the ongoing housing crisis    Las …

PLAN’s Statement on Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict

For Immediate release: November 19, 2021 Contact: Hector Fong Jr., hfong@planevada.org   Killer Kyle Rittenhouse allowed to Walk Free Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial shows us once again that our justice system is broken   Las Vegas, NV–– Despite killing two people and injuring a third, a jury in Wisconsin found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all charges. …

Nevada Immigrant Coalition celebrates hardfought legislative victories for Nevada’s working families, secured $1 million for deportation defense, remains committed to continue winning protections for immigrants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 21, 2021   MEDIA CONTACT: Bethany Khan: bkhan@culinaryunion226.org ▪ (702) 387-7088  Hector Fong: hfong@planevada.org ▪ (702) 505-6748   Nevada Immigrant Coalition celebrates hardfought legislative victories for Nevada’s working families, secured $1 million for deportation defense, remains committed to continue winning protections for immigrants   Las Vegas, Nevada – The Nevada …