Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is trying hard to rebrand himself as he runs for governor. But his past keeps catching up with him.
Better Nevada PAC released a statement today blasting Ford for “lying nonstop” about his long history of supporting sanctuary policies.
The group didn’t mince words.
“Aaron Ford can’t stop lying about his support for sanctuary policies while pushing Newsom-style anti-ICE agenda,” the PAC said in a press release.
Ford’s Record
Ford is now claiming he has “never” supported sanctuary state policies. That’s a bold statement – and totally false.
Back in 2017, Ford was a primary sponsor of a bill that would have made Nevada a full-blown sanctuary state.
That bill would have told local law enforcement not to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, even when dealing with dangerous criminals.
And this isn’t some ancient history.
Just last week, the Department of Justice released a memorandum of understanding with the State of Nevada that pointed straight at Ford’s own immigration guidelines.
Those guidelines pushed Nevada police departments not to help stop criminal illegal aliens.
The PAC summed it up like this:
“Ford can say whatever he wants, but he can’t change the fact that he has a years-long record of supporting policies that provide sanctuary to criminal illegal aliens.”
Ties to Newsom’s California Agenda
Better Nevada PAC also warned about Ford’s “calls to unmask Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents.”
The California Globe reported on the danger of that idea, linking it directly to policies pushed by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Critics argue this kind of move puts law enforcement officers at greater risk.
ICE agents already face threats and violence while carrying out their duties. Making their personal information public would only paint bigger targets on their backs.
As the PAC explained, Ford’s stance “could lead to increased threats against ICE agents, even as they face growing violence.”
That’s not leadership. That’s reckless politics.
Why It Matters for Nevada
Nevadans know what happens when liberal politicians put woke ideology ahead of public safety.
Just look at California, where violent crime, homelessness, and illegal immigration have all spiraled out of control.
Ford may claim he’s not following that same path, but the record tells a different story.
When he had the chance to stand up for law enforcement, he chose to side with the radical left.
When he could have supported ICE in keeping dangerous criminals off the streets, he pushed policies to tie their hands.
Opponents Push Back
Ford’s defenders say this is all political spin.
They argue his past proposals were about building “trust” between immigrant communities and local police, not about giving criminals a free pass.
They also say his critics are playing politics as he gears up for a 2026 governor’s race.
But Nevadans should judge him on what he’s done, not just what he says now.
Sponsoring a sanctuary state bill isn’t a small thing. Pushing to unmask ICE agents isn’t a slip of the tongue.
Those are clear choices that put politics before public safety.
The Bottom Line
Aaron Ford wants Nevadans to forget his record.
But as Better Nevada PAC put it, “he can’t hide the truth that he’s willing to put woke politics before protecting our men and women in law enforcement from violence.”
That’s not just a PAC talking. That’s common sense.
If a politician is willing to play games with something as serious as immigration enforcement, what else is he willing to gamble with?
Nevada deserves better than Newsom-style politics in Carson City.
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