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The First 100 Days: Bracing for Impact

Well before November’s election results came in, LatinoJustice PRLDEF sketched out various scenarios for what a new administration might bring, just as many of our colleagues in the nonprofit and civil rights world did. And now, on the cusp of a new reality, we’re bracing for impact.

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While Immigrant and Latino Communities Help Save LA, Congress Targets Them with the Laken Riley Act

As wildfires devastate Los Angeles County, an outpouring of support and mutual aid assistance is coming from immigrant communities.

The Women’s March Gears up for “The People’s March” in Washington, D.C.

On January 18, 2025, the Women's March will host The People’s March, which will bring together a diverse array of voices in their fight for equality, justice, and progress.

Unpacking the Birthright Debate: Is Citizenship by Birth Under Threat?

What is birthright citizenship, can it be easily repealed, and what are the implications for the U.S. Latino community?

Deported with Twin Newborns: Texas Deportation Case Highlights Mixed-Status Family Struggles

Christina Salazar-Hinojosa’s deportation from Texas to Mexico, despite her medical complications and three U.S. citizen children, underscores the difficulty mixed-status families experience under a complex and rigid immigration system.

FTC Cracks Down on Junk Fees: What You Need to Know About the New Ban

The FTC introduced the Junk Fees Rule, which promises to make ticket and lodging prices crystal clear. Here's what you need to know.

Latino Jobs at Risk Under Trump Proposal to End EV Tax Credits

David Medina Álvarez, a 25-year-old Mexican immigrant residing in Detroit, Michigan, had a thought: if there are electric cars, why not make electric ATVs? However, he faced a significant hurdle in turning his idea into reality—funding.

Despite GOP Gains, American Electorate Poll Says Majority of Latinos Chose Harris

The American Electorate Poll (AEP), described as “a critical cross-check on traditional exit polls,” shared findings about Latino voters in the 2024 election cycle, according to a media release on Wednesday.

Latinos Demanded Action, Not Promises, on Economy

This election's Latino voter preferences shouldn't have come as a surprise. Historically, presidents who oversaw periods of high inflation often faced challenges in subsequent elections.

Latino Voices React to 2024 Results

National exit polls revealed that Donald Trump achieved historic support among Latino voters, securing 45% of their votes—a level not reached by a Republican candidate since George W. Bush in 2004.