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July 24, 2025

What Is ICE Doing in Las Vegas Right Now?

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What Is ICE Doing in Las Vegas Right Now?

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With immigration enforcement intensifying nationwide and the Trump administration’s proposed “Big Beautiful Bill” aiming to funnel billions more into ICE operations, Las Vegas finds itself uniquely impacted. In a city where one in five residents is an immigrant, the stakes are high and the impact is personal. Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with Professor Michael Kagan, director of UNLV’s Immigration Clinic, to unpack what heightened enforcement looks like on the ground in Las Vegas.

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