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Nevada judge blocks controversial anti-sanctuary city ballot measure ACLU claims victory
A Carson City judge on Friday dealt a major blow to backers of a controversial anti-sanctuary cities statewide ballot initiative, ruling the petition was too confusing to go before voters.
The proposed constitutional amendment, backed by Republican state Senate leader Michael Roberson, would make it illegal for Nevada local governments to become “sanctuary communities” that do not cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
It was challenged in a November suit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada, which argued the petition’s language was overbroad and could mislead voters.
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District Court Judge James T. Russell agreed, issuing an order that blocks supporters from gathering the signatures needed to move the initiative forward.
Read more: http://www.rgj.com/story/news/politics/2018/01/05/nevada-judge-blocks-controversial-anti-sanctuary-city-ballot-measure-aclu-claims-victory/1008072001/