Haley v. Prevent Sanctuary Cities

  • Filed: November 21, 2017
  • Status: Favorable Ruling
  • Court: First Judicial District Court
  • Latest Update: Dec 18, 2017
Graphic with a red-toned overlay showing silhouettes of a family—adults and children—cast as shadows on a brick wall. On the left is the white ACLU of Nevada logo. On the right, the text reads “Haley v. Prevent Sanctuary Cities” in a bold, serif font.

Summary

The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada and Perkins Coie LLP on Nov. 21, 2017, filed a lawsuit in the First Judicial District Court challenging State Sen. Michael Roberson’s anti-immigrant ballot initiative. Our clients in this case include a former Nevada sheriff, a civil rights activist, and a nonprofit organization that works with immigrant victims of crime, including domestic violence.

The ACLU of Nevada's complaint argues the entire “Prevent Sanctuary Cities Initiative” - from the language of the proposed amendment to the description of effect - is misleading to voters. Even the term “sanctuary cities” is deceptive, pejorative, and lacks a legal definition.

A hearing on the matter is scheduled for the morning of Jan. 5, 2018, in Carson City.

Case Number:
74966
Attorney(s):
Amy Rose, Esq., Holly Wellborn, Esq.