Press Releases

WASHINGTON DC — The following is UnidosUS’s reaction to the allegations made against Cesar Chavez in a report today by The New York Times: “We are shocked and appalled by the extremely disturbing allegations made […]

McAllen, Texas – Today, UnidosUS Texas State Director Eric Holguín issued the following statement in reaction to the detention of the Gámez-Cuéllar family, who were wrongfully detained by immigration authorities […]

At premier Latino gathering in Washington, Latino leaders deliver a call to defend civil rights WASHINGTON, DC — Last night, UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, hosted its […]

Building a Broad Cross-Sector Campaign Ahead of Midterms to Advance Shared Prosperity  WASHINGTON, DC — UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization, launched its Economic Prosperity Agenda, unveiling a national campaign to unite leaders across various sectors — government, philanthropy, corporations, advocacy and local communities — around solutions to […]

WASHINGTON, DC — UnidosUS, la mayor organización de derechos civiles e incidencia hispana en Estados Unidos, ha presentado su Agenda Nacional de Prosperidad Económica. Esta iniciativa estratégica busca unificar a líderes del sector público, empresarial y filantrópico para implementar soluciones a nivel […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.  —  With all eyes on Texas as the road to the 2026 midterm elections heats up and Hispanic voter influence is felt,  UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following recent coverage of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Centro de Trabajadores Unidos v. Bessent, Laura MacCleery, Senior Director of Policy at UnidosUS, issued […]

WASHINGTON, DC — Ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress, UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía issued the following statement: “Over the […]

WASHINGTON, DC — UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía released the following statement on the passing of Latino Icon Gil Coronado: “We are profoundly saddened to learn of the recent passing of our dear friend […]

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía released the following statement on the passing of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson: “Our nation has lost one of our […]

Hispanic children fare the worst, representing two-thirds of the state’s uninsured kids, while Texas is projected to have a budget surplus of nearly $24 billion McAllen, TX — As families across the country continue to grapple with […]

WASHINGTON, DC — UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate rejected an appropriations bill funding several agencies, including the U.S. Department of Homeland […]