Join us for a free community forum to address questions about immigration. What impact do immigrants have on our economy and culture? How diverse is Nevada’s immigrant community? What are the rules about immigrating to this country? What is the path to citizenship?
Moderated by Lucia Starbuck of KUNR Public Radio, this panel will explore immigration pathways, barriers within the current system, and common myths shaping public understanding. Time will be reserved for written questions from audience members.
Sierra Nevada Forums presents this discussion in partnership with the AAUW Capital Branch and the League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada.
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Moderated by Lucia Starbuck of KUNR Public Radio, this panel will explore immigration pathways, barriers within the current system, and common myths shaping public understanding. Time will be reserved for written questions from audience members.
Sierra Nevada Forums presents this discussion in partnership with the AAUW Capital Branch and the League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada.
RSVP Encouraged:
Registration is not required, but it helps us plan for materials and seating.
Let us know you're coming:
| Event Details Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM) Location: Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall Address: 511 W King St, Carson City, NV 89703 Admission: Free and open to the public Please note: No large bags or recording permitted. A recording of this forum will be available on this website afterwards. Hosted by: Sierra Nevada Forums Media Sponsors: KUNR Public Radio, The Nevada Appeal, and In Plain Sight Marketing |
Panelists:
 | Michael Kagan Director, UNLV Immigration Clinic William S. Boyd School of Law Michael Kagan is a professor of law and director of the UNLV Immigration Clinic at the William S. Boyd School of Law. His teaching and research focus on immigration law, administrative law, and international human rights. Courts and academic journals have widely cited Kagan’s scholarship on refugee and asylum law, and he is frequently interviewed by local, national, and international media on immigration issues. Before joining UNLV, he spent a decade building legal aid programs for refugees in the Middle East and Asia. |
 | Athar Haseebullah Executive Director ACLU of Nevada Athar Haseebullah is the executive director of the ACLU of Nevada, the state’s largest civil liberties and civil rights organization. Since assuming leadership in 2021, he has led legal and policy efforts addressing constitutional and civil rights issues across Nevada. A graduate of Howard University and Howard University School of Law, Haseebullah previously served in roles with public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Southern Nevada. He is a frequent commentator on civil liberties and public policy matters. |
 | Cristian Gonzalez Perez Supervising Attorney Make the Road Nevada Cristian Gonzalez Perez is the supervising attorney for Make the Road Nevada’s legal department. He focuses on providing legal representation and advocacy for immigrant communities throughout the state. A graduate of the UNLV Immigration Clinic, Gonzalez Perez has represented asylum seekers, unaccompanied minors, and DACA recipients. His work centers on expanding access to legal resources and navigating complex immigration processes within Nevada’s diverse communities. |
 | Edelweiss Solano Senior Director Asian Community Development Council Edelweiss Solano serves as senior director of the Asian Community Development Council, where she oversees programs supporting Nevada’s AANHPI and other diverse communities. Her work includes citizenship assistance, civic engagement initiatives, food access programs, and health navigation services that help families navigate complex systems in the United States. Born in the Philippines, Solano brings both lived experience and professional expertise to her role. She has served as a state-licensed health navigator and as a commissioner on Clark County’s Asian-American Pacific Islanders Community Commission, and she remains active in community leadership efforts across Nevada. |
Moderator:
 | Lucia Starbuck KUNR Moderator Lucia Starbuck is an award-winning political journalist covering state government for KUNR Public Radio, Northern Nevada’s NPR affiliate. She hosts the monthly show Purple Politics Nevada and is known for making complex policies accessible and relevant to voters. Lucia has previously moderated Sierra Nevada Forums on legislative and congressional topics. |
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