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Oct 3, 2013

Shots Fired During LULAC ACTober Advocacy Days

Members of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) who are in Washington, D.C. for meetings at the White House and on Capitol Hill are safe and out of harm’s way following shots being fired on Capitol Hill.

Oct 1, 2013

LULAC Members Meet with President Obama Concerning Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Act

During the next six months, individuals will be able to enroll in the insurance Marketplace and choose a health care plan that best suits their needs. Two LULAC members met with the President to share their experiences on how having access to quality health care will change their lives.

Sep 30, 2013

LULAC Marks Hispanic Heritage Month with Advocacy and Mobilization of Latinos on Immigration Reform and Health Care

As the oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization in the country, LULAC will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an array of activities that promote the organization’s work to help win congressional passage of immigration reform this year.

Sep 25, 2013

LULAC’s Latinos Living Healthy Feria de Salud in Los Angeles is a Huge Success!

15,000 Californians attended LULAC’s fourth Feria de Salud where participants benefitted from a variety of free health services including free flu shots and screenings for diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol and HIV.

Sep 23, 2013

LULAC and Google to Provide Chromebook Technology to Latino Center

Google facilitated the sponsorship of 30 Chromebooks given to the LULAC “Empower Hispanic America with Technology” Center.

Sep 13, 2013

LULAC Applauds California Governor Jerry Brown for his Leadership in Allowing Undocumented Immigrants the Right to have a Driver’s License

LULAC applauded California Governor Jerry Brown for agreeing to sign into law the bill that would grant undocumented people the right to obtain a driver’s license...

Sep 12, 2013

LULAC National President Margaret Moran Released the Following Statement Regarding the Arrest of over 100 Women for Civil Disobedience

Says LULAC National President, "On the Capitol steps today more than 100 women, over 20 of which were undocumented, were arrested in an act of civil disobedience. The group was protesting the House's refusal to act on immigration reform..."

Sep 11, 2013

LULAC Hosts Federal Training in Partnership with the Federal Government

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the country’s largest and oldest Latino civil rights organization, will present a series of workshops and seminars organized under LULAC’s Federal Training Institute Partnership.

Sep 5, 2013

Largest Latino Civil Rights and Advocacy Group in the U.S. Helps Turn Up Heat on Congress To Pass Immigration Reform with Citizenship Path

LULAC Joins Massive Call to Action on Oct. 5 Aimed at Moving House to a Vote on Immigration Legislation

Aug 28, 2013

LULAC National President Moran's Remarks from the March on Washington

View the full remarks from LULAC National President Margaret Moran from the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington in Washington, D.C.

Aug 28, 2013

More than 2 Million Hispanic Households in U.S. Depend on the Wireless Lifeline Program for Work, Health and Safety

Loss or Cutback of So-Called “Obamaphone” Would Hit Hispanics Particularly Hard in New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cities Across Texas and Florida, Phoenix, Denver, Washington, D.C., and Albuquerque.

Aug 28, 2013

LULAC Gives ESEA Waivers an “F”

This week, as part of the Campaign for High School Equity (CHSE), LULAC joined 9 other civil rights organizations in releasing a white paper that analyzes the Department of Education’s Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver practices. The white paper entitled, Maintaining a Focus on Subgroups in an Era of Elementary and Secondary Education Act Waivers, raises serious concerns over the lack of vigor in accountability measures used by states.

Aug 23, 2013

LULAC and Univision to Bring Critical Information Regarding Education to Latino Families Across the Country

LULAC and Univision announced their joint effort to bring the Latino community critical information and resources on the impact of Common Core State Standards, how to choose a college, and financial aid resources.

Aug 9, 2013

Preserving and Expanding Affordable Housing for Latinos

Brent Wilkes, LULAC National Executive Director, released the following statement regarding the President’s remarks on housing made earlier this week.

Aug 8, 2013

Act in August: Elevate your Voice and Attend a Congressional Immigration Town Hall in YOUR Area!

During the month of August, members of Congress have scheduled town halls around the country so that they can hear from their constituency on important issues. We urge you to attend a town hall in your area and urge that prompt action is taken on comprehensive immigration reform.

Aug 1, 2013

LULAC Letter Requests that PARCC Develop Spanish Language Version of CCSS

LULAC sent a letter to both Achieve, Inc., and the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), expressing support for the development of a Spanish language version of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)-aligned assessment...

Jul 31, 2013

LULAC Spearheads Letter to Congress in Support of Employment Training Legislation

Washington, D.C.- This week, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) sent a letter to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (HELP) expressing their support for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 2013

Jul 29, 2013

LULAC Hosts Immigration Reform Town Hall in Virginia

LULAC and HOLA hosted an immigration reform town hall with U.S. Senator Mark Warner.