"It does not meet statutory requirements.” 💔 Ten years ago, those five words sealed the fate of Phoukeo Dej-Oudom and her three beautiful children, Anhurak, Xonajuk, and Dalavanh.

Phoukeo did everything right. She begged the Las Vegas Family Court for help. She explicitly told a domestic violence hearing master that her husband had pointed guns at their heads. She filed for divorce.

Her emergency Temporary Protection Order (TPO) was denied anyway. Weeks later, a preventable tragedy shook the Las Vegas valley. As we mark the 10-year anniversary of this heartbreaking case, we aren’t just looking back to retell a tragedy—we are looking at what has (and hasn't) changed.

Why does the Clark County justice system still fall short of protecting vulnerable families? What happens when a piece of paper is treated like a bureaucratic hurdle instead of a lifeline?

In this week’s episode, we center Phoukeo’s voice, expose the gaps in the family court network, and look at the ongoing fight for systemic reform in Nevada.

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