Make The Road Nevada

Category: Immigrant Justice

  • PRESS RELEASE: The Supreme Court sides with Trump on “Public Charge”

    PRESS RELEASE: The Supreme Court sides with Trump on “Public Charge”

    For Immediate Release: January 27, 2020 The Supreme Court sides with Trump on “Public Charge” LAS VEGAS, NV— The Supreme Court has voted 5-4, along ideological lines, to allow the Trump administration to apply the “Public Charge” rule for immigrants applying for a green card. By allowing “Public Charge” to be applied while it runs…

  • I am a DREAMer: Lalo

    I am a DREAMer: Lalo

    LaLo learned at an early age what it meant to be an undocumented immigrant. He was brought to the United States at the age of 2 and was fortunate enough to receive DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) at the age of 25. He is now the political director for Make the Road NV and…

  • #MRNVgivingtuesday 2019

    #MRNVgivingtuesday 2019

    HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF $1000 BY DONATING TODAY! Our goal for this year’s #GivingTuesday is to be able to raise enough money to pay for two Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewal application fees. The cost to renew our DREAMers application is a $495 fee. A substantial amount for any person much…

  • 30 local DREAMers received DACA renewal scholarships over the weekend.

    30 local DREAMers received DACA renewal scholarships over the weekend.

    CORRECTION: Current cost of a DACA renewal fee as of 11.19.19 is $495 NOT $496. November 16, 2019 – On Saturday, Make the Road NV(MRNV) and partners from the Nevada Immigrant Coalition(NIC) prepared for a DACA Renewal Clinic. This DACA clinic was part of an effort with FWD.us and The Informed Immigrant coalition to help…

  • I am a DREAMer: Karla

    I am a DREAMer: Karla

    Karla was brought to the United States at the age of 1 and a half years old. As a DREAMer she has been able to work, pay for school, and live the American Dream with her family. Now with the future of DACA being uncertain, she is determined to fight against family separation. Her message…

  • The meaning behind Make the Road NV’s Ofrenda for the Life in Death Festival

    The meaning behind Make the Road NV’s Ofrenda for the Life in Death Festival

    On November 1st & 2nd of 2019, Make the Road Nevada (MRNV) participated for the first time at Life in Death Festival in Winchester Park. Dia de los Muertos is a tradition in Mexico where families put up pictures of loved ones that have passed away on to an ofrenda with bright colors, candles, fresh…

  • Make the Road Nevada shows our Pride

    Make the Road Nevada shows our Pride

    Oct. 12, 2019 — This past weekend was the 22nd annual Pride Parade and Festival, and as part of the community, Make the Road Nevada (MRNV) was there to support and share some of the work we do. Along with sharing information, we were doing face painting, LGBTQ trivia, and selling are limited edition Pride…

  • A Day of Healing & an Evening of Commemoration for the Victims of Route 91

    A Day of Healing & an Evening of Commemoration for the Victims of Route 91

    Tuesday, Oct 1, 2019, Two years after the mass shooting at the Route 91 Festival has changed our city forever, the impact of this horrific event continues to ripple through our community. The evening was filled with emotions as the Make the Road NV offices began to get filled with survivors, their families and community…

  • I am a DREAMer: Miriam

    I am a DREAMer: Miriam

    Miriam is the first DREAMer featured in our “I am a DREAMer” series! She is 22 years old and was brought to the United States at the age of 8. As a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, she has managed to make a life for herself and her family with no direct path…

  • The 2019 People’s Convention in Detroit

    The 2019 People’s Convention in Detroit

    On August 26-28th 2019 Make the Road Nevada showed up to the People’s Convention with the Center for Popular Democracy affiliates from across the country in Detroit with over 60 members. On Friday, the first day for MRNV started with a march to the Cobo Center, where everyone was welcome with a party of people dancing…