Nevada Unions Rally Against Nationwide ICE Raids Amid Rising Enforcement

In Las Vegas, union members, immigrant advocates, and elected officials rallied in opposition to intensified ICE raids across the nation, emphasizing the crucial role immigrant workers play in the local economy and community. The protests were largely sparked by the arrest of SEIU California regional president David Huerta during an anti-ICE demonstration in Los Angeles, with union leaders condemning his detention and injuries as violations of constitutional rights. Speakers at the rallies highlighted concerns about the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics, including the potential deployment of National Guard troops in Nevada, warning such actions could devastate the local economy. Protesters called for due process and respect for immigrant workers, underscoring that immigration raids disrupt families and communities. The demonstrations, occurring despite extreme heat, were marked by solidarity across unions such as the SEIU, Culinary Union, and LiUNA, and included calls for the dismissal of charges against Huerta. Law enforcement maintained order during these events, allowing protesters to exercise their free speech rights peacefully.