All Press Releases

Jul 28, 2014

Comunicado De Prensa: Grupos Nacionales Latinos, Asiáticos, Isleños del Pacífico y Líderes Laborales y de Fe Publican Las Tarjetas de Evaluación Nacional de Inmigración 2014

La Publicación de las Tarjetas de Evaluación Nacional de Inmigración 2014 muestra los fracasos del Congreso y el rechazo de las comunidades inmigrantes www.immigrationscores.com - Twitter: #CIRScores

Jul 15, 2014

LULAC Calls on Obama Administration and DHS to Exercise Prosecutorial Discretion and Release Immigrant Advocate Jose Antonio Vargas

Mr. Vargas’ detention comes one day after a the Administration carried out a mass deportation of innocent women and children from New Mexico to San Pedro Sula, Honduras, arguably one of the most violent cities in the world according to the State Department.

Jul 12, 2014

The 85th National Convention Addresses Attaining Educational Equity

At the 85th National Convention, LULAC expanded its education imprint with partners Ford Motor Company and Time Warner Cable.

Jul 11, 2014

Ford Joins with LULAC to Deliver $180,000 in Grants to Empower Latino Students to Graduate

Ford Motor Company Fund and the League of United Latin American Citizens announce 2014 Ford Driving Dreams Through Education grant winners.

Jul 8, 2014

Movimiento Hispano Launches Midterm Election Campaign

Mobilization and education campaign Movimiento Hispano will have a special focus on increasing the number of naturalized citizens in addition to registering eligible voters, educating voters about key Latino issues, and mobilizing eligible voters to the polls.

Jul 7, 2014

Tyson Foods and LULAC Donate 30,000 Pounds of Chicken to Food Bank For New York City

1 in 5 New York City Residents Struggles to Afford Food

Jun 19, 2014

National Latino and AAPI Leaders Tell McCarthy Set a Date for Immigration Reform or Own Killing America’s Best Chance for a Lasting Solution

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.

Jun 11, 2014

LULAC Continues to Educate and Engage Parents on College and Career-Readiness

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.

Jun 10, 2014

President Awards Congressional Gold Medal for Valiant Military Service to Latino Infantry Regiment, the "Borinqueneers"

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

May 27, 2014

National Immigration Score Card Shows House GOP Leadership Failure

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.

May 21, 2014

LULAC Hails San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro's Nomination for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

“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.

May 15, 2014

Civil Rights Groups Unified in Call for Advancing the Voting Rights Amendment Act

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.

May 6, 2014

LULAC and the Maru Montero Dance Company Present Successful 22nd Annual National Cinco de Mayo Festival!

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...

May 5, 2014

LULAC and the Maru Montero Dance Company Present Successful 22nd Annual National Cinco de Mayo Festival

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...

Apr 30, 2014

LULAC Applauds Federal Court’s Decision Declaring Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law Invalid

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...