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Jul 18, 2015

LULAC Condemns Anti-Immigrant Bigot Donald Trump for Insulting POWs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The League of United Latin Americans Citizens condemned Donald Trump again today, this time for insulting veterans and prisoners of war, after his slanderous attack against John McCain. The draft-dodging Trump, who received 5 deferments to avoid serving in Vietnam, stated that John McCain is “not a war hero” because “he was captured. I like people who weren’t captured.”

Jul 15, 2015

LULAC Opposes Current Senate Version of ESEA Bill - Every Child Achieves Act of 2015

LULAC National President, Roger Rocha, today released the following statement in anticipation of the U.S. Senate’s vote on the Every Child Achieves Act of 2015, the latest version of the Senate rewrite of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

Jul 15, 2015

LULAC Responds to New Policies on Family Detention

LULAC National President, Roger Rocha, released the following statement regarding the announcement from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agency that it plans to release qualifying mothers and children detained after attempting to cross the U.S border.

Jul 15, 2015

LULAC Calls for Civil Rights Investigation into Gardena Police Department

LULAC National President Roger Rocha issued the following statement regarding the newly released footage showing officers from the Gardena Police Department in California fatally shooting an unarmed Latino man and wounding another.

Jul 15, 2015

LULAC Applauds Boston Mayor's Stand Against Trump

LULAC National President, Roger Rocha, issued the following statement applauding Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh for his stance in support of Latinos.

Jul 10, 2015

LULAC Launches Expansion of Education Initiative at the 86th National Convention Salt Lake City, Utah

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) unveiled today a critical education initiative to help reduce the nation’s high school dropout crisis among Latinos.

Jul 10, 2015

Senator Orrin Hatch Addresses Full House at the 86th Annual LULAC National Convention Presidential Awards Banquet

After four days of workshops and lectures addressing key areas of concern for the Latino community, an estimated 1,000 Latino community leaders heard from Utah’s senior senator.

Jul 10, 2015

Latin Stars Fill Stage at 86th Annual LULAC National Convention

Music is frequently a unifying factor, and people from all geographies, all ages, all ethnicities and all political preferences will move to Tejano rhythms at the 86th Annual LULAC National Convention.

Jul 9, 2015

Community Comes Together at 86th LULAC National Convention Unity Luncheon

Two stories of youth were at the forefront of today’s LULAC Unity Luncheon at the 86th Annual National Convention.

Jul 9, 2015

LULAC Recognizes Leaders for their Outstanding Service to the Hispanic Community

For the first time in the League of United Latin Americans Citizens’ 86-year history, LULAC National will bestow awards recognizing corporate responsibility and positive action within the federal government.

Jul 8, 2015

LULAC Convention & Expo Opens Opportunities for Thousands

The 86th Annual LULAC National Convention opened its doors to a free Expo today at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City.

Jul 7, 2015

Action Alert: Show Your Support for Companies Severing Business Ties with Donald Trump

Click here to send a letter thanking out partners for standing up for the Latino community.

Jul 7, 2015

Community Resources Announced at 86th Annual LULAC National Convention

Mayor Ralph Becker welcomed residents and visitors to the opening day of the 86th Annual LULAC National Convention, at the Salt Palace Convention Center.

Jul 6, 2015

The 86th LULAC National Convention Familia: The Building Blocks of our Society

This week, LULAC kicks off its 86th Annual LULAC National Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City.

Jul 1, 2015

LULAC Urges More Companies to End Business Associations with Donald Trump

Following the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) press conference held today regarding the remarks made by Donald Trump of Latinos and immigrants in general, LULAC National President and Immediate Past Chair of the HACR Board, Margaret Moran, issued the following statement:

Jun 26, 2015

Long-Sought Victory for the Equal Rights Movement Achieved Today in Historic Supreme Court Decision

Today, LULAC National Executive Director, Brent Wilkes, issued the following statement in response to the 5-4 Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which affirmed the right of same-sex couples to marry in all fifty states.

Jun 25, 2015

LULAC Applauds King v. Burwell Decision Protecting Healthcare Coverage for Millions of Americans

Today, LULAC National Executive Director, Brent Wilkes, issued the following statement in response to the 6-3 Supreme Court decision in King v. Burwell, which upheld the subsidies of the Affordable Care Act.

Jun 25, 2015

LULAC Denounces Donald Trump’s
Anti-Immigrant Campaign Speech

LULAC National Executive Director, Brent Wilkes, issued the following statement regarding disparaging remarks made by Donald Trump of the Mexican immigrant population during a campaign speech.