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Las Vegas Residents Oppose $381M Mental Health Facility Plan

5/19/2025

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Las Vegas residents are rallying against the proposed $381 million Southern Nevada Forensic Facility for mentally ill inmates, raising alarms over safety and transparency. With over a thousand signatures on a petition demanding a halt, the project, designed to house 298 patients, faces mounting opposition as construction looms in August 2026, aiming for a 2029 completion.

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Story summary

Las Vegas residents are rallying against the proposed $381 million Southern Nevada Forensic Facility for mentally ill inmates, raising alarms over safety and transparency. With over a thousand signatures on a petition demanding a halt, the project, designed to house 298 patients, faces mounting opposition as construction looms in August 2026, aiming for a 2029 completion.