In 2009, Congress will decide on a critical issue affecting many Latino youth: whether or not to reauthorize the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (JJDPA). This law provides federal standards and mandates for safeguarding the care and custody of children and youth in the juvenile and criminal justice systems. Without such protections, many young Latinos will face a justice system that lacks accountability and fairness.
A joint comment letter from UnidosUS and AAJC opposing a DHS proposal to collect social media data from immigrants, citing risks to privacy, free speech, and civil liberties.
The proposed “No Rogue Rulings Act” would severely restrict the courts’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions.
HR 32, the “No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act,” expands executive power, undermines local governance, and enables harsh immigration enforcement that contradicts public opinion and constitutional principles.
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act would require all Americans to present documentary proof of citizenship in person when registering to vote or updating their voter registration, creating unprecedented and unnecessary barriers to democratic participation.
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