All Headlines & Press Releases

Mar 3, 2017

LULAC Urges Sessions’ Justice Department to Defend Police Department Civil Rights Suits

LULAC National Executive Director Brent Wilkes and LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. respond to Attorney General Jeff Sessions' decision to limit civil rights lawsuits against police department.

Mar 3, 2017

LULAC Joins Over 100 Members of Congress Calling for the Resignation of Jeff Sessions Amid Allegations of Perjury

LULAC National Executive Director Brent Wilkes and LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. call for Attorney General Sessions to resign.

Mar 1, 2017

President Trump Addresses Joint Session of Congress, Maintains Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric, and Lacks Specifics on Legislation

LULAC National Executive Director Brent Wilkes and LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. respond to President Trump's sppech to a joint session of Congress.

Feb 28, 2017

LULAC Condemns Justice Department’s Reversal on Texas Voter ID Law

Yesterday, President Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) reversed the federal government’s longstanding opposition to Texas’ voter ID law.

Feb 21, 2017

LULAC Condemns DHS Memos That Set the Stage for Mass Deportations

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a series of memos detailing the enforcement procedures for President Trump’s executive orders on immigration and border security. LULAC issued the following statement.

Feb 16, 2017

LULAC Statement on the Nomination of Alexander Acosta for U.S. Secretary of Labor

Today, President Donald Trump announced his nomination for Secretary of Labor, Alexander Acosta. In response, LULAC National President, Roger C. Rocha, Jr. issued the following statement:

Feb 10, 2017

LULAC CONCERNED WITH REPORTS OF TRUMP'S DEPORTATION POLICE ROUNDING UP LATINO FAMILIES

Recent reports indicate that in the last 48 hours, a surge in deportations conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have resulted in the detainment of numerous individuals. In response, LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. issued the following statement.

Feb 9, 2017

LULAC Praises Appeals Court’s Unanimous Refusal to Reinstate President Trump’s Travel Ban

After the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals refused to reinstate President Trump's executive order, LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. and LULAC National Executive Director Brent Wilkes issued the following statement.

Feb 7, 2017

LULAC Opposes Federal Communications Commission Decision to Revoke Lifeline Program Designations

LULAC expressed concern for the 13 million low-income Americans who do not have broadband service at home and are eligible to benefit from this program.

Feb 7, 2017

LULAC Statement on the Confirmation of Betsy DeVos as U.S. Secretary of Education

After the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as U.S. Secretary of Education, LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. issued the following statement.

Feb 7, 2017

LULAC Statement on the Confirmation of Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General

After the confirmation of Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General, LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. and LULAC National Executive Director Brent Wilkes issued the following statement.

Feb 2, 2017

LULAC Reinforces Policy Priorities and Celebrates 88 Years of Service to the Latino Community at 20th Annual Legislative Conference and Awards Gala

LULAC members will once again participate in the annual Legislative Conference taking place on Wednesday, February 15 at the Washington Grand Hyatt Hotel.

Feb 1, 2017

LULAC Statement on the Nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court

LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. and LULAC National Executive Director Brent Wilkes respond to President Trump's nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Jan 30, 2017

Action Alert: Tell the Senate to Oppose the Nomination of Betsy DeVos for U.S. Secretary of Education!

Fill out the form to send an email to your Senator asking them to oppose DeVos's nomination.

Jan 27, 2017

Action Alert: Tell the Senate to Reject President Trump’s Choice to Lead the EPA!

Sign the petition and tell the Senate to reject President Trump's choice to lead the EPA.

Jan 25, 2017

LULAC Statement on New Executive Orders on Border Wall and Sanctuary Cities

LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. and LULAC National Executive Director Brent Wilkes respond to President Trump's executive orders on immigration.

Jan 19, 2017

Action Alert: Tell your Member of Congress to support the BRIDGE Act!

Tell your Member of Congress to support the BRIDGE Act and stop the deportation of young immigrants.

Jan 19, 2017

LULAC Condemns Lack of Latino Representation in the Trump Cabinet

LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. and LULAC National Executive Director Brent Wilkes respond to the lack of Latino representation in the presidential Cabinet.

Jan 10, 2017

Action Alert: Tell Congress to Protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid

Tell your Senator to vote against a budget resolution that will make cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.