In The News: William S. Boyd School of Law

For decades now, Republicans have wanted to implement voter ID laws at almost every level of government. And now, they may soon get what they’ve long pushed for. The SAVE America Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last week. The measure requires proof of citizenship to register to vote across the country.
For years, transnational criminal networks have targeted Americans with inventive scam operations. According to the Federal Trade Commission, these criminals now wreck more lives than ever before.

Trump says everyday Americans deserve a chance to buy higher-risk ‘alternative’ investments. Critics say this could lead to big losses for small investors

At least 20 federal suits filed against companies like Kalshi and Polymarket as lawmakers call it ‘loophole’ for gambling

Federal and state law enforcement in Arizona are still looking for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie. There’s hope that a found glove may contain DNA from a potential suspect.

No deal — that’s the word from Nevada’s top water negotiator one day before a government-set deadline to reach an agreement.
A budget is a plan that outlines how much of your income should go to different parts of your finances, from monthly bills and day-to-day purchases to savings, charitable donations and investments. Having a budget helps you stay organized while moving toward your financial goals and holding yourself accountable.

Former FBI Special Agent and UNLV adjunct law professor Ray Johnson said one reason evidence is released sparingly is to limit the volume of false or low-quality tips investigators must evaluate.

Washoe District Court recently uncovered 21 cases involving now-former Judge Bridget Robb and the Reno law firm linked to an attorney with whom she reportedly had an undisclosed sexual relationship. This opens the door for those cases to be reconsidered. All were civil-related business cases.

Nevada has not seen the barrage of armed federal officers carrying out immigration enforcement that other cities have seen, but immigration arrests in the state increased drastically last year, with at least 2,155 detained in the first 10 months of President Donald Trump’s second term.

The 2nd Judicial District Court in Washoe County is investigating potential undisclosed conflicts of interest involving a longtime judge accused of stalking a Reno attorney.
