LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A recent lawsuit filed by the Nevada ACLU against the Las Vegas Metro Police Department (LVMPD) has intensified scrutiny over the department’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities, raising concerns about unlawful detention practices that potentially undermine both state law and judicial authority.
The suit, filed on October 13, targets the LVMPD’s June 16 agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), alleging violations of individual rights in a case involving Sergio Morais-Hechacarria.
At the heart of the lawsuit is the claim that Sergio Morais-Hechavarria, who was sentenced to an inpatient treatment program for possession of stolen property, was wrongfully transferred to ICE custody shortly after the ACLU filed its complaint…