Category: Make the Road Nevada

  • Trump Doesn’t Want Undocumented Immigrants to Count in 2020 Census, Again.

    For Immediate Release: July 21, 2020 Trump Doesn’t Want Undocumented Immigrants to Count in 2020 Census, Again. Tuesday, July 21, 2020– President Trump released a memo this morning announcing his plans to sign an Executive Order to exclude undocumented immigrants from being counted in the 2020 Census by limiting non-citizens from being included in population…

  • SCOTUS stands with us!

    The Supreme Court decided that the current administration’s attempt to dismantle DACA and its protections was unlawful and struck it down. This victory for the DACAmented community has given us hope and drive to continue the fight for a clear road to citizenship. With this decision, renewals are being accepted, however, with this ruling the…

  • CCSD Educators and Students Demand Change

    Wednesday, June 24, 2020— Make the Road NV and school personnel joined the Youth Power Project leaders as they gathered in front of Desert Pines High School to combat the school-to-prison pipeline and call for the defunding of the Clark County School District Police Department. Angelica who is part of support staff in an elementary school,…

  • Health Care, Candidates’ Values Are Top of Mind in Nevada Caucus

    By Dena Bunnis, AARP, Updated February 24, 2020 In election poll after election poll, health care has been the top issue on voters’ minds — especially among older voters — and Nevada is no exception…. Read more here.

  • El poder de los latinos y el reto de vencer al fantasma de Iowa: qué está en juego en el caucus de Nevada

    POR: LORENA ARROYO y ESTEPHANI CANO, 22 FEB 2020 – 07:45 AM EST A sus 19 años, es la primera vez que García participa en una elección, pero como inmigrante mexicano cuya familia pasó años indocumentada, el joven siente como un deber movilizar a su comunidad para que en 2020 haya un cambio. ” Debes tener algo en tu corazón si…

  • 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…

  • FamiliasGiving & Turkey Giveaway

    FamiliasGiving & Turkey Giveaway

    We hope that everyone had a happy Thanksgiving filled with family, friends and lots of food! Here at Make the Road, members did the most to make this Thanksgiving a special one. Starting at our Familias Unidas meeting, members put on a Thanksgiving dinner for all of our members and staff, giving us a chance…

  • #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…