Dana Wagner

3 weeks ago | news3lv.com | Dana Wagner

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Social media is reshaping political discourse, particularly in how the White House communicates about immigration, according to Arthur Soto-Vasquez, a professor of ethics and equity studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. "I think past administration you saw generic, working with national elite media probably talking to the New York Times reporters to get it picked up, here they’re talking to the internet audience," said Soto-Vasquez.

1 month ago | news3lv.com | Dana Wagner

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A $15 million initiative to remove large homeless encampments from tunnels along the Flamingo Wash began yesterday, marking the first step in a lengthy process aimed at enhancing safety and preventing trespassing, according to Clark County officials. The tunnels have served as makeshift homes for many in the valley, leaving residents wondering about their next move.

2 months ago | news3lv.com | Dana Wagner

TOPICS:Teena BarnaMarine CorpsVeteransServiceAdvocacyPTSDKline Veterans FundIraq AfghanistanLAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Teena Barna, a former United States Marine Corps drill instructor, has been named the April recipient of the "Salute Our Troops" award. Standing at just 4 feet, 11 and a half inches tall, Barna's commanding presence belies her stature. Barna's military career included deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, where she served on the Female Engagement Team.

2 months ago | news3lv.com | Dana Wagner

Las Vegas (KSNV) — The Internal Revenue Service has reached an agreement with Homeland Security officials to share sensitive taxpayer data with federal immigration authorities. As part of the deal, the IRS will provide information on undocumented immigrants who are already facing deportation orders and are under investigation for federal crimes. This move is part of President Trump's broader crackdown on illegal immigration.

2 months ago | news3lv.com | Dana Wagner

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Civil rights organizations are calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent the Trump administration from deporting immigrants to what they describe as a "brutal foreign prison." The American Civil Liberties Union and Democracy Forward filed a brief following an emergency appeal by President Donald Trump last Friday. The appeal seeks to allow the administration to use the "Alien Enemies Act of 1798" to expedite the deportation of alleged gang members.