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The immigration reform stalemate on Capitol Hill, caused by the GOP leaders’ inaction on the issue, is bringing down score card ratings of House members in the 2014 National Immigration Score Card issued Wednesday by national Latino groups.

LULAC will continue to engage and educate the Latino community on critical issues like college-and-career readiness, access to financial aid, and the new Common Core State Standards, through community information sessions.

"Overcoming the obstacles of segregation and discrimination, the Borinqueneers showed exemplary patriotism in their fight for America's freedom..."

The immigration reform stalemate on Capitol Hill, caused by the GOP leaders’ inaction on the issue, is bringing down score card ratings of House members in the 2014 National Immigration Score Card issued Wednesday by national Latino groups.

“Mayor Castro’s exceptional experience as a public servant will be a tremendous asset as he takes the helm of our nation’s top housing post," said LULAC National President of the nomination.

Civil and human rights leaders spoke out for congressional action on the bipartisan Voting Rights Amendment Act (VRAA) at a press conference at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.

Washington, D.C. - On Sunday, on the National Mall, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the Maru Montero Dance Company (MMDC) presented the annual National Cinco de Mayo Festival. More than 14,000 attended the Cinco de Mayo celebration...

The Cinco de Mayo celebration is in support of LULAC’s health education initiative, Latinos Living Healthy which is focused on addressing Latino health disparities in this country...

Yesterday, U.S. District Court Judge Lynn Adelman struck down Wisconsin’s voter identification law. Judge Adelman found that the law was in violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act which specifically prohibits voting practices that discriminate on the basis of race...

LULAC hails the recent decision by Attorney General Mark Herring to allow Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients to have a Virginia domicile which will make them eligible for in-state tuition at Virginia's public institutions of higher education...

Call your senators to support the Minimum Wage Fairness Act (S. 2223), which would increase the Federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10/hour by 2016.

Llame a sus senadores para pedirles que apoyen el Minimum Wage Fairness Act (S. 2223), que subiría el salario mínimo a $10.10 por hora!

Contact your member of Congress today and tell them to vote for immigration reform!

When you coordinate a Wallet Wise financial literacy training in certain states, you can earn a $400 stipend for your participation. Click to learn more details.

Washington, D.C. - LULAC hails the recent decision by Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley to stop complying with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency’s request that local jails detain all immigrants for deportation..