City leaders raise Hatch Act concerns over police parade escort
Las Vegas police in city vehicles escorted a Trump support parade on Oct. 17 without a permit. City leaders fear Hatch Act violations as officials involved defended the escort as a safety measure. Organizers planned a second Oct. 24 parade. no escort is planned.
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Las Vegas parade violates public health order says spokeswoman
Nora Meyers Sackett, press secretary for Gov. Grisham, states the emergency health order bans parades and limits gatherings. She notes vehicle processions are allowed if participants stay inside, but more than five people outside is a violation. A Facebook photo shows about 60 attendees with few masks, prompting calls for self isolation and testing.
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