Judge Rules Against “Sanctuary City” Initiative

First Judicial District Court Judge James Russell, ruled Friday morning that the “Prevent Sanctuary Cities” petition language was “excessively broad and general” and would confuse voters. The ACLU of Nevada challenged the initiative petition in the fall, arguing the language was misleading to voters because it did not describe any actual effects this anti-immigrant policy would have had on Nevada communities. ACLU of Nevada Legal Director Amy Rose says they are happy the judge recognized the misleading nature of this initiative petition, which if allowed to move forward would have confused voters. ACLU calls the proposal discriminatory, unnecessary, and misleading.  The petition was filed by State Senator Michael Roberson. He says the State Supreme Court is the next step.