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Mar 16, 2016

Statement on Nomination of Merrick Garland to U.S. Supreme Court

Today, President Obama announced Merrick Garland, Chief Justice for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, as his nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mar 14, 2016

Legal Protections Must be Extended to Refugee Children of Central America

According to recent federal statistics, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued deportation orders to over 7,700 children without giving any of those children the benefit of counsel or even the opportunity to appear in court and state their case.

Mar 8, 2016

Eligible Latinos Urged to Complete Citizenship Process

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) released the following statement in response to the increased numbers of eligible Latinos seeking to become U.S. citizens.

Mar 7, 2016

LULAC and Facebook Upgrade LULAC Empower Hispanic America Technology Center with Essential Technology

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), with the ongoing partnership from Facebook, held an open house to celebrate the upgrade of a LULAC technology center at Mission Graduates in San Francisco, California.

Mar 3, 2016

Civil Rights Organizations Call for Equal Rights to Those Living in U.S. Territories in Amicus Brief

Yesterday, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) along with the Asian Americans Advancing Justice and the National Asian Pacific Bar Association filed a brief in support of the petition for a Writ of Certiorari requesting the U.S. Supreme Court review the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit's decision in Leneuotifiafia Tuaua, et al., v. United States of America, et al.

Mar 3, 2016

LULAC Leaders Join USHCC and Call for U.S. Senate to Confirm Roberta Jacobson as Ambassador to Mexico

LULAC participated in a press conference to support the confirmation of Roberta Jacobson to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. Roberta Jacobson is currently serving as U.S. State Department Assistant Secretary for the Western Hemisphere.

Feb 24, 2016

Action Alert: Pledge to Vote

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Feb 13, 2016

Passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Leaves Vacancy in Court

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, with the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia, the U.S. Supreme Court lost a conservative justice known for his strict constructionist approach to interpreting the Constitution. LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. issued the following statement:

Feb 12, 2016

LULAC’s Impact on the Hill Echoed on the Democratic Presidential Debate Stage

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During yesterday’s Democratic debate, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders referenced LULAC’s opposition to The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 that helped guide his decision to oppose the measure because it failed to provide important provisions for guest worker programs.

Feb 8, 2016

La Santa Cecilia to Perform at the LULAC 19th Annual Legislative Conference and Awards Gala

Distinguished Guests Include U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Senator John Cornyn

Jan 30, 2016

LULAC of Illinois Provides Relief to Latino Community in Flint, Michigan

Effort Designed to Aid and Address Confusion Within Undocumented Community

Jan 28, 2016

The 19th Annual LULAC Legislative Conference and Awards Gala to Celebrate 87 Years of Service to the Latino Community

LULAC members from across the country will travel to Washington, D.C. in order to participate in the LULAC Annual Legislative Conference and Awards Gala.

Jan 25, 2016

UNIVISION NEWS AND LULAC TO HOST PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES FORUM

LULAC and Univision News will partner to bring the Presidential candidates to the Newseum during the LULAC National Convention.

Jan 25, 2016

LULAC Urges Senate to Move Forward with Jacobson Nomination

LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. and LULAC National Executive Director Brent Wilkes urge the U.S. Senate to confirm Roberta S. Jacobson as ambassador to Mexico.

Jan 19, 2016

LULAC Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Hear Challenge to President Obama's Immigration Executive Actions

LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. and LULAC National Executive Director Brent Wilkes comment on the U.S. Supreme Court decision to hear the challenge to President Obama's executive actions on immigration.

Jan 14, 2016

LULAC Calls For Increased Resources for Central America Refugee Admissions Program and Continues Calling for an End to Deportation Raids

LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. and LULAC National Executive Director Brent Wilkes comment on the U.S. State Department's decision to expand its Refugee Admissions Program.

Jan 12, 2016

LULAC Presses Congressional Leaders on Eve of State of the Union

LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. visited Capitol Hill today to address issues of concern among the Latino community on the eve of President Obama's final State of the Union address.

Jan 12, 2016

LULAC Applauds Confirmation of Luis Felipe Restrepo to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. responds to the confirmation of Luis Felipe Restrepo to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Jan 6, 2016

LULAC Supports Executive Actions to Reduce Gun Violence as a Positive Measure, Calls on Congress to Pass Bipartisan Reforms to Save Lives

LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. responds to President Obama's executive actions to reduce gun violence.

Jan 6, 2016

LULAC Concerned by Immigration Raids, Urges DHS to Stop Deportation of Victims of Central American Violence

LULAC National President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. responds to immigration raids targeting victims of Central American violence.