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Speakers urge city to clarify protections after ICE activity concern raised ahead of Hispanic Heritage events
Summary
Multiple members of the public told the City Council they are afraid Immigration and Customs Enforcement could appear at upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month events and asked the city to state what protections or plans are in place for performers and attendees; council did not take action at the meeting.
Several residents used the City Council’s public‑comment period on Sept. 3 to raise concerns about possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence at upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month events in North Las Vegas and to ask what the city will do to protect attendees.
Jasmine Canada told the council she and others are “tired of living in fear” and said she fears that attendees or performers could be detained by ICE at public events. “I will continue to…
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