All Press Releases

Oct 20, 2014

LULAC and Tyson Foods Donate a Truckload of Protein to the Houston Food Bank in Houston, Texas

Last Saturday at the Houston Food Bank in Houston, Texas LULAC and Tyson Foods, Inc., provided approximately 30,000 pounds of protein.

Oct 10, 2014

Celebrating a Week of Success with LULAC

Last week, LULAC members participated in the organization’s ACTober: Fall Advocacy Days which included conducting advocacy visits with Members of Congress on the Judiciary Committee, the Education and the Workforce Committee, the Natural Resources Committee and the Agriculture and Energy and Commerce Committee...

Oct 10, 2014

LULAC Scores Significant Victories Over Voter ID Laws

U.S. District Court Invalidates Texas Voter ID Law and U.S. Supreme Court Prevents Wisconsin Voter ID Law From Being Enforced While It Considers Appeal..

Oct 6, 2014

LULAC Condemns Sexual Abuse of Female Detainees in Texas

Since August of this year, allegations have surfaced that women detained at the Karnes County Residential Center, an immigrant holding facility in southern Texas, have been sexually abused by the male staff.

Oct 3, 2014

LULAC and Tyson Foods Partner to Donate Truckloads of Protein to Food Banks in Five Major U.S. Cities

In the month of October Tyson Foods and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) are partnering together to donate five truckloads of protein to food banks in Washington, D.C. and cities in California, New York, Texas, and Florida

Sep 30, 2014

LULAC Hosts its Second Annual Latinos Living Healthy Feria de Salud in Los Angeles

As part of its Latinos Living Healthy Initiative, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) hosted a successful second annual health festival in Los Angeles, California

Sep 29, 2014

As Election Day Nears, LULAC Reminds Politicians who Subscribe to Laura Ingraham's Hateful Rhetoric of the Power of the Latino Electorate

Today, LULAC National Executive Director Brent Wilkes issued the following statement in response to the remarks made by talk show host Laura Ingraham:

Sep 22, 2014

Act for Kids TODAY: Lead a Donation Drive in Your Community

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the recent increase in child refugees, today, LULAC will make a toolkit available that will provide instructions for how you can help

Sep 10, 2014

No More Promises

We Don’t Dwell on Anger. We Act! LULAC Members, Take Action in Support of Immigration Reform

Sep 9, 2014

Contact President Obama for Immigration Reform

Contact President Obama today and tell them to vote for immigration reform!

Aug 22, 2014

LULAC Applauds California Lawmakers for Passage of Law Slated to Provide $3 Million in Legal Aid to Refugee Children

The National Latino Civil Rights Organization Urges Other State Legislators to Follow Suit as National Activation Day Approaches

Aug 21, 2014

National Latino, Immigrant, Progressive Groups Launch Voter Outreach Campaign in Colorado

"By voting in the midterm elections, our community is empowered to elect only the candidates that have a history of championing our issues."

Aug 21, 2014

The Border Children Relief Project

A humanitarian crisis on the border has left thousands of refugee children in immediate need of material goods and other support. On September 6, you can help them!

Aug 19, 2014

LULAC Calls for Congressional Review of Department of Defense Program Which Gifts Military-Grade Weapons and Equipment to Local Law Enforcement

“...Is local law enforcement equating minority communities with overseas terrorists when dispatching snipers and tanks into American neighborhoods?”

Aug 13, 2014

LULAC's Statement on Michael Brown's Death

"...The pain and anguish of losing a child are unimaginable, especially when the child was taken at the hands of those sworn to protect and serve the community..."

Aug 13, 2014

Tell Congress to Stand Up for the Migrant Refugee Children on the Border!

Contact your members of Congress today and tell them to stand up for the migrant refugee children on the border!

Aug 11, 2014

Google Hangout on the Humanitarian Crisis

A humanitarian crisis on the border has left thousands of refugee children in immediate need of material goods and other support. See how you can help with the relief effort!

Aug 11, 2014

Council Resources

A humanitarian crisis on the border has left thousands of refugee children in immediate need of material goods and other support. See how you can help with the relief effort!

Jul 30, 2014

Stop Legislation that Deports Latino Refugee Children

Contact your member of Congress today and tell them to reject legislation that attempts to deport Latino refugee children.

Jul 28, 2014

National Latino, Asian Pacific Islander, Labor & Faith Leaders Release 2014 National Immigration Score Card

Release of 2014 National Immigration Score Card showing Congress' failures and rejection of immigrant communities www.immigrationscores.com - Twitter: #CIRScores