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Jul 29, 2016

LULAC Celebrates Win for Voting Rights, Court Strikes Down North Carolina Voter ID Law

In response to court's decision, LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. issued the following statement.

Jul 27, 2016

LULAC Applauds Changes to the Central American Refugee Program by Obama Administration

In response to changes to the Central American Refugee program, LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. issued the following statement.

Jul 25, 2016

LULAC Celebrates as Texas Acknowledges Rights Under Birthright Citizenship

Today, the State of Texas settled the lawsuit in favor of Texas’s immigrant families and will once again issue birth certificates to all U.S.-born children. In response, LULAC National President Roger C Rocha, Jr. issued the following statement:

Jul 22, 2016

LULAC Regional Vice Presidents Decry Trump Nomination

LULAC Regional Vice Presidents respond to Trump nomination at the Republican National Convention.

Jul 22, 2016

Uniting in the Face of Hate, LULAC Responds to Trump Nomination

LULAC responds to Trump nomination at the Republican National Convention.

Jul 20, 2016

5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Finds Texas Voter ID Law Unconstitutional, Violates the Voting Rights Act

Today, in a 9-6 decision, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that the Texas voter ID law was unconstitutional and in violation of the Voting Rights Act.

Jul 18, 2016

LULAC Celebrates FTC Ruling on Herbalife Business Model

LULAC responds to FTC ruling on Herbalife

Jul 18, 2016

125 Days After Nomination of Merrick Garland, LULAC Urges the U.S. Senate to Confirm Him as Supreme Court Justice

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a petition in United States v. Texas requesting that the U.S. Supreme Court rehear the case when all nine justices are in place.

Jul 16, 2016

Latin Stars Fill Stage at 87th Annual National Convention

Last night, the 87th Annual LULAC National Convention hosted a free concert with A.B. Quintanilla, Gilberto Santa Rosa and Jason Cerda at the Washington Hilton as a rally cry to encourage civic participation.

Jul 16, 2016

LULAC Recognizes Exemplary Leaders for Service to the Latino Community

LULAC recognized corporate and government leaders for service to the Latino community at the LULAC National Convention in Washington, D.C.

Jul 15, 2016

Ford Motor Company Fund and LULAC Announce $400,000 in Grants and Scholarships for Education

Today, Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, named the recipients of the Ford Driving Dreams (FDD) Grants at the 87th Annual LULAC Convention in Washington, DC.

Jul 15, 2016

U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch And Actress Rosie Perez Speak Out About Advocacy at the 87th Annual LULAC National Convention

An estimated group of more than 2,000 Latino community leaders welcomed U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch at the 87th National LULAC Convention and Exposition last night.

Jul 14, 2016

LULAC Convention Focused on a Unity in a Diverse America Hillary Clinton and Julian Castro Shared the Spotlight

The Unity Luncheon at the 87th Annual National LULAC Convention reflected the strength in diversity of our country today.

Jul 13, 2016

SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS, SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TOM VILSACK AND ACTOR/ACTIVIST EDWARD JAMES OLMOS ADDRESS THE 87TH ANNUAL LULAC NATIONAL CONVENTION

Senator Sanders and Secretary Vilsack addressed the Partnership Luncheon at the LULAC National Convention

Jul 13, 2016

LULAC CONVENTION & EXPO OPENS IN DC: UNITED FOR A DIVERSE AMERICA

The 87th Annual LULAC Convention opened its doors to a free Expo today at the Washington Hilton. Leading up to the general election, an estimated 20,000 people, including representatives from more than 1,000 LULAC councils across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, will gather to advocate for civil rights, education, economic opportunity, immigration reform and equal opportunity.

Jul 12, 2016

87TH ANNUAL LULAC NATIONAL CONVENTION AND EXPOSITION UNVEILS VOTER REGISTRATION TOOLS FOR LATINOS

LULAC brings resources to Washington, DC with National Convention

Jul 12, 2016

LULAC Facilitates Voter Registration with Oportunidad App

LULAC, with the support of Verizon, launches new civil rights app.

Jul 8, 2016

LULAC Condemns the Shooting of Eleven Police Officers in Dallas

LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. issued the following statement in response to the police shootings in Dallas.

Jul 7, 2016

LULAC Encouraged by “Ditch the Box” Proposal

Compromise approach would allow consumers to lower monthly TV bills without threatening the viability of independent and diverse networks currently serving the Latino community

Jul 5, 2016

United for a Diverse America: The 87th LULAC National Convention and Exposition Welcomes Leading Government Officials at the Washington Hilton, D.C.

The League of United Latin American Citizens will hold its 87th Annual National Convention and Exposition in Washington, D.C. from July 12 through July 16, 2016.