Nevada: Resources for ICE Detainees

This guide is for people detained by ICE in Nevada and for their families. Nevada has three active ICE detention facilities: the Nevada Southern Detention Center in Pahrump (the primary and largest), the Henderson Detention Center in Henderson, and the Washoe County Jail in Reno. Nevada is home to one of the most over-capacity ICE detention centers in the country - Nevada Southern is contracted for 250 ICE detainees per day but held more than 461 in November 2025. Nevada falls under the ICE Salt Lake City Field Office, with a Las Vegas sub-office. Nevada had a major legal victory: on March 26-30, 2026, US District Judge Richard Boulware II ruled in Jacobo-Ramirez v. Noem - a class-action brought by the ACLU of Nevada and UNLV Immigration Clinic - that the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy is unlawful. This decision restored bond hearings for qualifying Nevada ICE detainees. The Ninth Circuit is the next battleground; the ruling stands for class members in Nevada while appellate proceedings continue. Bond posts at the ICE Las Vegas ERO at 501 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, Suite 200. Last verified: June 2026.

Step 1: Find Your Family Member - Right Now

ICE Online Detainee Locator: locator.ice.gov

You need: the person's full legal name, date of birth, and country of birth - OR their A-Number (Alien Registration Number). Nevada detainees may be transferred between facilities - Pahrump, Henderson, Reno, or out of state. Check the locator daily.

ICE Detention Reporting and Information Line: 1-888-351-4024 (toll-free)

EOIR Immigration Court Case Status: 1-800-898-7180

ICE Las Vegas Sub-Office (covers Nevada): (702) 388-6253 | 501 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89101 | 8 AM-4 PM

ICE Salt Lake City Field Office (covers Nevada, Idaho, Montana): SaltLakeCity.Outreach@ice.dhs.gov

Nevada Southern Detention Center (Pahrump) detainee inquiries: (775) 751-4500

Henderson Detention Center: (702) 267-4200 (Henderson Police Department Detention Facility)

Washoe County Jail (Reno): (775) 328-6400 (Washoe County Sheriff's Office)

Step 2: Where ICE Detainees Are Held in Nevada

Nevada Southern Detention Center - Pahrump (Primary and Largest Facility)

2190 East Mesquite Avenue, Pahrump, NV 89048

Phone (24 hours): (775) 751-4500

ICE case information: (702) 388-6253 | SaltLakeCity.Outreach@ice.dhs.gov

Operated by: CoreCivic under contract with ICE

Total capacity: approximately 1,064 (holds detainees from multiple federal agencies)

ICE contracted capacity: 250 per day

Actual ICE population: 461 as of November 2025 (more than 210 over contracted capacity) - making it one of the most over-capacity ICE facilities in the country

Attorney VTC: NSDCAttorneySchedule@corecivic.com - Schedule 24 hours in advance; 8 AM-8 PM, 30-60 minute increments

Attorney in-person visits: Daily 8 AM-8 PM

Nevada Southern Detention Center is located in Pahrump, Nevada - a remote desert community in Nye County, approximately 60 miles west of Las Vegas over a mountain pass. The facility holds ICE detainees from Nevada, California, Idaho, and other western states routed through the ICE Salt Lake City Field Office. It is operated by CoreCivic, the nation's largest private prison company. The facility has held more than 40 ICE detainees above its contracted daily limit since at least April 2025 and had reached 461 daily by November 2025 - exceeding its ICE contract by more than 210 per day. This overcrowding has raised concerns about adequate access to medical care and legal representation.

Immigration advocates have raised concerns about overcrowding, medical care, use of force, and access to attorneys. The facility's remote location makes legal and family visits significantly harder than they would be if the detainee were held in Las Vegas itself. UNLV Immigration Clinic Director Michael Kagan has described the distance as creating systematic barriers to representation.

Visiting: One visit per week, one hour. Maximum 2 adults and 2 children per visit. More time may be requested for families traveling significant distances. Valid government ID required. Dress appropriately. Free public parking available at the facility. Confirm current schedule by calling (775) 751-4500 before making the 60-mile trip from Las Vegas.

Phone: IC Solutions phone system. Detainees cannot receive incoming calls. To leave an urgent message: call (775) 751-4500.

Mail: [Detainee Full Name + A-Number], Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Avenue, Pahrump, NV 89048

Packages: Contact facility warden at 2190 E Mesquite Avenue, Pahrump, NV 89048 before sending anything. No electronic devices.

Henderson Detention Center - Henderson

Henderson, NV (Clark County - southeastern Las Vegas metro area)

Phone: (702) 267-4200 (Henderson Police Department)

ICE case information: (702) 388-6253 | SaltLakeCity.Outreach@ice.dhs.gov

The Henderson Detention Center is a local jail in the Las Vegas metro area (Henderson is the second-largest city in Nevada). As of February 2026, it held 87 ICE detainees. Contact Henderson Police Department at (702) 267-4200 for current visiting hours, phone procedures, and mailing address.

Washoe County Jail - Reno

911 Parr Boulevard, Reno, NV 89512

Phone: (775) 328-6400 (Washoe County Sheriff's Office)

ICE case information: (702) 388-6253 | SaltLakeCity.Outreach@ice.dhs.gov

The Washoe County Jail in Reno serves as the northern Nevada ICE detention facility. As of November 2025, it held 46 ICE detainees per day - up from 16 in September 2025, a nearly 200% increase. Washoe County received a $430,000 federal grant in August 2025 to improve ICE holding infrastructure including dedicated holding cells and office space for ICE. Contact (775) 328-6400 for current visiting hours and procedures. Nevada Legal Services in Reno provides immigration legal assistance for northern Nevada.

Step 3: Get Legal Help - Nevada Has a Major 2026 Bond Victory

Nevada has relatively strong immigration legal resources centered in Las Vegas, including the UNLV Immigration Clinic, ACLU of Nevada, and Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. Contact these organizations immediately - and specifically ask about the Jacobo-Ramirez v. Noem ruling restoring bond hearings for Nevada detainees.

UNLV Immigration Clinic - Co-Plaintiff in Bond Victory

law.unlv.edu/clinics/immigration | (702) 476-0750 | 1212 S. Casino Center Blvd., Second Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Email: [email protected]

The UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law Immigration Clinic is one of Nevada's primary free legal resources for ICE detainees. The Clinic represented detained adults in deportation proceedings and was co-plaintiff with ACLU of Nevada in Jacobo-Ramirez v. Noem - the class-action that won the March 2026 ruling restoring bond hearings in Nevada. Two of the Clinic's named clients were released to their families as a result of the litigation. Services are free. Capacity is limited.

ACLU of Nevada - Lead Plaintiff in Bond Victory

aclunv.org | Las Vegas | Senior Staff Attorney Sadmira Ramic

ACLU of Nevada filed and won Jacobo-Ramirez v. Noem, the class-action that restored bond hearings for Nevada ICE detainees. ACLU Nevada has also filed a lawsuit challenging the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's 287(g) agreement with ICE. Contact ACLU Nevada for civil rights concerns, bond hearing denials, and systemic conditions complaints.

The Jacobo-Ramirez v. Noem ruling - CRITICAL for Nevada detainees:

On March 26-30, 2026, US District Judge Richard F. Boulware II granted partial summary judgment in a class-action finding the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy unlawful. The ruling requires:

ICE to give bond hearings to qualifying detainees who are members of the class

Bilingual notices to be posted in Nevada detention facilities by April 7, 2026

Each class member to receive a copy of the court order and a habeas petition template by April 14, 2026

This ruling applies to people who entered the US without inspection and were detained by ICE inside the United States in Nevada. The ruling is stayed as to its broader national effect while the Ninth Circuit appeals process continues, but applies to class members in Nevada immediately. If a family member is detained in Nevada and has been denied a bond hearing, contact ACLU Nevada and UNLV Immigration Clinic immediately about this ruling.

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

lacsn.org | (702) 386-1070 | 725 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89104

Provides free immigration legal services to low-income individuals in Clark County and southern Nevada. Immigration advocacy project handles ICE detention, removal proceedings, and bond. Contact for intake screening and detained adult representation.

Nevada Legal Services - Reno

nlslaw.net | (775) 284-3491 | 530 S. 6th St., Suite 101, Reno, NV 89509

Free legal services for low-income Nevadans in northern Nevada, including immigration matters. Contact for Washoe County Jail detainees and Reno-area families.

Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN) - Citizenship and Immigration Program

plancip.org | (775) 800-1851 | 495 Apple St., Suite 108, Reno, NV 89502 | Email: [email protected]

Immigration legal services in northern Nevada.

Make the Road Action Nevada

Immigrant advocacy organization in Nevada. Leo Murrieta, director, has been publicly active on Nevada ICE detention issues. Contact for community support and advocacy.

EOIR Pro Bono List

Nevada Southern, Henderson, and Washoe County are required to post pro bono legal service lists in housing units. Ask your family member to request the list immediately.

Immigration Advocates Network

immigrationadvocates.org - National searchable directory; search by Nevada.

Step 4: Bond - Nevada Has a Stronger Bond Landscape Than Most States

Nevada is in the Ninth Circuit, which has been more protective of bond rights than the Fifth or Eighth Circuits. The March 2026 Jacobo-Ramirez ruling went further, finding the mandatory detention policy unlawful for Nevada class members. Bond hearings should now be available for many Nevada ICE detainees - though the government has appealed and the Ninth Circuit will be the next battleground.

Contact UNLV Immigration Clinic and Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada immediately if a family member has been denied a bond hearing. Ask specifically about the Jacobo-Ramirez ruling.

Bond posting for Nevada detainees

Bond cannot be posted at Nevada Southern, Henderson, or Washoe County. Post bond at:

ICE ERO Las Vegas: 501 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89101 | (702) 388-6253 | 8 AM-4 PM Monday-Friday (except federal holidays)

Payment: Money order, cashier's check, or certified check payable to 'Department of Homeland Security.' For bonds over $10,000, a single cashier's check or certified check is required. Bring the detainee's full name, A-Number, and bond order from the immigration judge.

A licensed immigration bond agent can post bond electronically, avoiding the need to travel to Las Vegas.

Bond Funds

National Immigrant Bond Fund

immigrantbondfund.org - National fund; requires family contribution.

Nevada mutual aid

Contact Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, ACLU Nevada, and Make the Road Nevada for current Nevada-specific bond assistance resources.

Step 5: Communication at Nevada Facilities

Nevada Southern Detention Center - Pahrump

Visiting: One visit per week, one hour. 2 adults and 2 children max. Valid ID required. Arrive early. Confirm schedule at (775) 751-4500 before the 60-mile drive from Las Vegas.

Phone: IC Solutions phone system - IC Solutions website for prepaid accounts.

Attorney VTC: NSDCAttorneySchedule@corecivic.com - 24 hours advance; 8 AM-8 PM; 30-60 minute increments. Attorney in-person daily 8 AM-8 PM.

Mail: [Name + A-Number], Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Avenue, Pahrump, NV 89048

Henderson Detention Center

Contact (702) 267-4200 for current visiting hours, phone system, and mail address.

Washoe County Jail - Reno

911 Parr Boulevard, Reno, NV 89512 | (775) 328-6400 - contact for current visiting hours and procedures.

Step 6: Nevada's Enforcement Context and Your Rights

LVMPD 287(g) agreement - Las Vegas Police:

ACLU of Nevada filed a lawsuit challenging the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's 287(g) agreement with ICE, which allows LVMPD to assist in carrying out federal immigration enforcement. This means any encounter with Las Vegas Metro Police can potentially lead to immigration enforcement. The lawsuit was pending as of June 2026.

Pahrump's remote location creates systemic barriers:

Nevada Southern is 60 miles from Las Vegas over a mountain pass. Families in Las Vegas must plan for a 90-minute round trip to visit. Immigration attorneys in Las Vegas must make the same drive for in-person visits, though VTC reduces this burden. UNLV Clinic Director Kagan described the location as creating systematic barriers to representation - people give up their cases not because they don't have legal claims, but because they can't access lawyers in a remote desert facility.

The Jacobo-Ramirez bond ruling (March 2026):

Nevada is one of the few states where a federal court has specifically vacated the mandatory detention policy. This is a significant legal protection for Nevada detainees that does not exist in states covered by the Fifth Circuit (Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi) or the Eighth Circuit (Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota). Contact ACLU Nevada or UNLV Immigration Clinic immediately if denied a bond hearing.

Do not sign anything without an attorney:

ICE may pressure detained people to sign Voluntary Departure documents. Contact UNLV Immigration Clinic at (702) 476-0750 or Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada at (702) 386-1070 before signing anything.

Key rights every detainee has:

The right to speak with an attorney. Ask for the pro bono list; contact UNLV Immigration Clinic and ACLU Nevada.

The right to a bond hearing before an immigration judge - restored for Nevada class members by the March 2026 Jacobo-Ramirez ruling. Contact ACLU Nevada immediately if denied.

The right to be free from physical, sexual, and verbal abuse.

The right to adequate medical care.

The right to communicate with your home country's consulate (free calls required).

To report conditions or file a complaint:

ACLU of Nevada: aclunv.org

DHS Inspector General: oig.dhs.gov | 1-800-323-8603

ICE Las Vegas: (702) 388-6253

Quick Reference - Nevada ICE Detainee Resources

Find a detainee:

ICE Detainee Locator: locator.ice.gov

ICE Detention Reporting Line: 1-888-351-4024

EOIR Case Status: 1-800-898-7180

ICE Las Vegas Sub-Office: (702) 388-6253 | 501 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 200

Nevada Southern (Pahrump): (775) 751-4500

Henderson: (702) 267-4200

Washoe County/Reno: (775) 328-6400

Legal help - ask about Jacobo-Ramirez bond ruling:

UNLV Immigration Clinic: law.unlv.edu/clinics/immigration | (702) 476-0750

ACLU of Nevada: aclunv.org

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada: lacsn.org | (702) 386-1070

Nevada Legal Services (Reno): nlslaw.net | (775) 284-3491

Post bond:

ICE ERO Las Vegas: 501 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89101 | (702) 388-6253

Nevada Southern communication:

Visiting: Sundays, 1 hr, 2 adults/2 children - call (775) 751-4500 first

Attorney VTC: NSDCAttorneySchedule@corecivic.com

Mail: [Name + A-Number], 2190 E. Mesquite Avenue, Pahrump, NV 89048

Sources and verification: Nevada Independent, 'Nevada Is Home to One of the Most Over-Capacity ICE Detention Centers in the Country,' August 27, 2025 (Nevada Southern Pahrump exceeded contracted capacity by 40+ per day April 2025; 1,064 total capacity; 250 ICE contracted maximum; CoreCivic referred to ICE for comment; Nye County terminated contract November 2024 second largest; Henderson slight uptick 69 FY2023 to 76 FY2025 to date; Washington Post ICE eyeing Pahrump expansion); Nevada Independent, 'Nevada ICE Detainee Population Up by More Than 30 Percent Since September,' November 25, 2025 (554 people per day two Southern Nevada facilities; Nevada Southern 461 vs 365 September; Henderson 93 vs 78 September; Washoe County 46 vs 16 September nearly 200% increase; Washoe County $430,000 federal grant August improved ICE holding cells ICE office; ICE contracted 250 Nevada Southern exceeding by 210+; medical care legal representation concerns; 12% transferred four times January-July 2025 LAT; 48 arrests per week Nevada through June 2025 4x Biden weekly average); Las Vegas Sun, 'Advocates Warn That ICE Detainees in Nevada Face Growing Conditions Crisis,' November 30, 2025 (600 detainees November 10 31% increase since mid-September 160 more; 461 Nevada Southern; Leo Murrieta Make the Road Action Nevada 'this is how people get hurt get sick die in detention'; member self-deported after one night Pahrump 12 in small cell claim; CoreCivic disputed; UNLV Clinic Director Michael Kagan 25% jump Southern Nevada thousands more per year; CoreCivic contract modification 784 additional ICE people; One Big Beautiful Bill $45 billion ICE capacity; under three-quarters no criminal convictions TRAC; Kagan TikTok videos quote Nevada not seeming to happen); ACLU of Nevada press release, 'Federal Court Rules in Favor of ACLU of Nevada,' March 31, 2026 (Judge Richard F. Boulware II March 26-30 2026; class action Jacobo-Ramirez v. Noem Case 2:25-cv-02136; partial summary judgment; DHS mandatory detention policies violate federal law; vacated under APA; bond hearings restored for class members; two named clients home with families; filed October; ACLU Nevada executive director Athar Haseebullah statement; Senior Staff Attorney Sadmira Ramic statement; hundreds if not thousands impacted; UNLV Immigration Clinic co-plaintiff); Hoodline/reporting on ruling (March 30 2026; bilingual notices by April 7; class member notice order habeas template by April 14; ruling stayed broader vacatur pending appellate; Ninth Circuit next battleground; restores custody redetermination aka bond hearings; prior ICE July 8 2025 interim guidance vacated as to class members; plaintiffs provide notice and template to class members); ACLU Nevada, 'Nevada ICE Detention/Immigrants Rights' page (aclunv.org; lawsuit LVMPD 287(g) agreement; legal resources list: Legal Aid Center Southern Nevada 725 E Charleston 702-386-1070; Nevada Legal Services 530 S 6th Suite 101 Reno 775-284-3491; PLAN CIP 495 Apple Ste 108 Reno 775-800-1851; UNLV Immigration Clinic 1212 S Casino Center Blvd 702-476-0750; Volunteer Attorneys Rural Nevadans 904 N Nevada Carson City 775-883-8278; Washoe Legal Services); UNLV Immigration Clinic (law.unlv.edu/clinics/immigration; (702) 476-0750; 1212 S Casino Center Blvd Second Floor Las Vegas 89104; free; capacity limited; detained adults deportation proceedings; Jacobo-Ramirez co-plaintiff); Nevada Independent, 'Nye County, ICE Part Ways,' July 14, 2025 (Nye County terminated November 2024; 60 ICE detainees at time DHS May 2025 report; dirtied toilet paper on ceiling repackaged medications lack potable water concerns; Sheriff Joseph McGill financial impasse Serenity Health medical provider October 2024; $2.2 million medical $2 million ICE; no medical provider ICE terminated; Desert View emergency medical; ICE removed all detainees within hours November 5); Nevada 3LV, 'Henderson Facility Holding at Least 87 ICE Detainees,' February 13, 2026 (87 detainees Henderson February 11 2026; data Pahrump Reno pending; City of Las Vegas Jail 1,160 notifications 335 released to ICE last two years; 71 notifications 25 individuals February 2026 year to date; St. George Utah ICE field office less than 90 minutes Clark County; ICE ERO Las Vegas sub-office); cfiaus.com Nevada Southern (Salt Lake City Field Office; 2190 E Mesquite Avenue Pahrump NV 89048; (775) 751-4500; field office (702) 388-6253; one visit per week one hour max 2 adults 2 children more time request significant distance; valid ID dressed appropriately; attorneys five days 8-4 including holidays; bond at ICE ERO 501 South Las Vegas Boulevard Suite 200 Las Vegas NV 89101 (702) 388-6253; NSDCAttorneySchedule@corecivic.com VTC 24 hours advance 8 AM-8 PM 30-60 min increments); ICE Nevada Southern page (ice.gov; (775) 751-4500; NSDCAttorneySchedule@corecivic.com attorney VAV; daily 8 AM-8 PM attorney; mail 2190 E Mesquite Avenue Pahrump NV 89048; contact facility warden packages; no electronic devices; IC Solutions phone (unknown current phone carrier per InmateAid; verify current); Legal Aid Center Southern Nevada (lacsn.org; (702) 386-1070; 725 E Charleston Blvd Las Vegas 89104; immigration advocacy project; ICE detention removal proceedings bond; reasonable fear interview information). Volatile items: Verify Nevada Southern current ICE detainee count (461 as of November 2025; contract modification for 784 additional CoreCivic beds; verify June 2026 population); verify Jacobo-Ramirez v. Noem current status (partial summary judgment March 2026; Ninth Circuit appeal pending; verify whether ruling still in effect for Nevada class members as of June 2026 or stayed); verify ICE Las Vegas sub-office current hours and bond posting procedures (501 S Las Vegas Blvd Suite 200; (702) 388-6253; verify open for bond posting and current hours); verify Henderson Detention Center current address and visiting hours (702-267-4200; verify current address and ICE detainee count); verify Washoe County Jail current ICE detainee count and visiting hours for ICE detainees; verify LVMPD 287(g) lawsuit status (ACLU Nevada filed; verify current court status). Last verified: June 2026.