The Nevada Independent

Nuestro estado. Nuestras noticias. Nuestra voz.

The Nevada Independent

Immigration

States change custody laws to keep children of detained immigrants out of foster care

The federal government doesn't track how many children have entered foster care because of immigration enforcement actions, leaving it unclear how often it happens.

Federal agents escort a man to a transport bus after he was detained.

Suscríbase a nuestros boletines

The Daily Indy
Sent each morning with a quote of the day, notes from the editors, our latest stories, information about upcoming events and featured social media posts.
Indy Elections
This newsletter takes you behind the headlines of Nevada politics, delivering scoops and smart analysis on the races that could reshape our lives.
Indy Environment
Written by land and water reporter Daniel Rothberg, this weekly newsletter is a roundup of environmental goings-on in Nevada and the West.
Indy Gaming
Howard Stutz’s weekly dive into what’s innovative and interesting in Nevada’s gaming, sports and hospitality industries and how it’s shaping the rest of the world.
Indy Education
Reporter Rocio Hernandez takes readers inside Nevada’s K-12 school system, delivering the latest education policy news and exclusive interviews with movers and shakers in this twice-monthly newsletter.
Federal agents escort a man to a transport bus after he was detained.

ICE plans detention warehouse in Salt Lake City, raising fears about Nevada impact

The purchase of the warehouse could significantly bolster detention capacity in the region — ICE's Salt Lake Field Office oversees agency operations in Nevada, Montana and Idaho. The office, led by former U.S. Customs and Border Protection official Brian Henkey, is charged with making the majority of ICE arrests and detentions in the region.

The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower seen on July 14, 2021.

A college student came to Vegas for vacation. Instead, he was deported. 

Gabriel Espinoza, a 22-year-old community college student from California, was deported after a trip to Las Vegas with friends. His deportation comes as local employers have expressed concerns that President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown is slowing tourism, with visitation from Canada and Mexico notably down in 2025.