Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford says he’s not in favor of sanctuary state policies. He’s said it twice this year already, most recently just last night.
But his own record tells a very different story. And if you’ve been paying attention, it’s not a good one.
Let’s go back to 2017.
That’s when Aaron Ford was serving in the Nevada State Senate. And he didn’t just vote for a bill (SB 223) that would’ve made Nevada a sanctuary state. He sponsored it!
Now, what did that bill actually do?
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, SB 223 would have stopped local law enforcement from working with federal immigration authorities.
That could’ve put $8.5 million in federal funding for Metro at risk. Not to mention it could’ve affected emergency services all across the state.
Thankfully, the bill didn’t pass.
But it gave us a clear look at where Ford stood – and still stands – when it comes to illegal immigration.
Ford’s Actions as Attorney General Tell the Same Story
Fast forward to today.
Aaron Ford is now Nevada’s Attorney General, the top law enforcement officer in the state.
You’d think his job would be to enforce the law and keep Nevadans safe.
But instead, he’s been using his office to help illegal immigrants avoid law enforcement.
Indeed, earlier this year, Ford’s office released “model immigration policies” for police agencies in Nevada.
These guidelines suggest that officers avoid working with federal immigration agents. In other words, ignore ICE.
Even worse, his office has provided taxpayer-funded resources to help illegal immigrants evade law enforcement – regardless of whether they’ve committed crimes.
That includes serious, violent crimes.
That’s not just turning a blind eye. That’s actively helping people break the law.
Ford’s open-border stance doesn’t stop at the state line.
In 2019, he joined a lawsuit to block President Trump’s effort to build a stronger border wall.
He used Nevada’s name – and your tax dollars – to fight against national border security.
So when Ford says he doesn’t support sanctuary policies, how can voters believe him? His record says otherwise.
Why This Matters to Nevada Families
Illegal immigration isn’t just a problem for border towns. It affects every community – including right here in Nevada.
When law enforcement can’t work with federal immigration officers, dangerous criminals can slip through the cracks. It makes it harder to protect families.
It also drains taxpayer resources, clogs up emergency services, and puts more pressure on schools and hospitals.
That’s why most Nevadans want strong borders and common-sense immigration enforcement.
They don’t want politicians playing games with public safety.
John Burke, a Nevada political strategist, put it plainly:
“Ford either has a very short memory or he’s deliberately – and desperately – lying to Nevadans to hide his reckless record of pushing sanctuary state policies so he can get elected.”
Critics say Ford is trying to rewrite history now that it’s an election year. But voters aren’t buying it.
Nevadans deserve leaders who tell the truth and stand up for law and order.
Aaron Ford can say whatever he wants on the campaign trail.
But when you look at his actions – sponsoring sanctuary state laws, blocking border protections, and telling police to stand down – the truth is clear.
He’s not on the side of public safety. He’s on the side of open borders.
And that’s a risk Nevada just can’t afford.
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Nevada News & Views. This article was written with the assistance of AI. Please verify information and consult additional sources as needed.
