National Latino leaders demand that the Trump Administration bring Mr. Abrego García back to his family; access online here Washington, DC – This week, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, in […]
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UnidosUS Lauds the Reintroduction of the Bipartisan “American Dream and Promise Act,” Seeking to Protect DACA and TPS Holders
February 26, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representatives Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) reintroduced the “American Dream and Promise Act” in the U.S. House Committees on the Judiciary. The […]
Latino Leaders Unite on Capitol Hill and Demand Accountability from the Trump Administration
February 26, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. February 26, 2025 — Today, a coalition of national and community leaders from across the Latino community met on Capitol Hill to demand accountability and swift congressional action […]
UnidosUS: President Trump’s Inaugural Address Ignores Latinos’ Priorities on the Economy and a Balanced Approach to Immigration
January 20, 2025
Washington, DC — Janet Murguía, President and CEO of UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, reacts to President Donald Trump’s inaugural address today: “The top priority […]
UnidosUS: Meta’s Dangerous Policy Changes Put Profit over Democracy
January 13, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC — Last week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to the company’s social media platforms policies regarding fact checking, hate speech and diversity initiatives. The following response can […]
On Panel for National AI Committee, UnidosUS Calls for Accountable and Democratic Policies on Artificial Intelligence
July 10, 2024
On June 9, 2024, Laura MacCleery, senior policy director for UnidosUS, joined esteemed colleagues from civil rights organizations on a panel before the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC). The […]
Convening in a key 2024 election state is one of the largest annual gatherings of Latino advocates and policymakers Las Vegas, Nevada – Today, UnidosUS announced that President Joe Biden […]
UnidosUS: Congress Should Delay Privacy Rights Bill Until Civil Rights Protections Are Restored
June 24, 2024
Washington, DC—Last Friday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee published an updated draft of the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) that deleted key civil rights provisions in the proposed bill. […]
Majority of Americans, including Latinos, Still Want a Broader, More Balanced Solution WASHINGTON, DC— Janet Murguía, President and CEO of UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization, […]
Washington, DC – Today, three Artificial Intelligence (AI) election protection measures were voted out of the Senate Rules Committee, following leadership by Rule Chairwoman Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Juan Espinoza, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía joined U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety, Majority Whip Dick […]
Mothers and Young Children Face Potential Hunger with Looming, Partial Government Shutdown
February 28, 2024
7 million depend on sufficiently funded WIC program WASHINGTON, DC— UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization, calls on lawmakers to work together to prevent a partial […]