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June 20, 2024
Poll of Latino Voters on Immigration Shows their Approach to the Situation at the Southern Border WASHINGTON, DC – Today, UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, […]
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Biden’s Announcement on Immigration a Win for American Families and Our Economy
June 17, 2024
Administration’s Actions Will Help 500,000 Families and Many More DACA Recipients WASHINGTON, DC— According to recent reports, the Biden-Harris administration plans to formally unveil on Tuesday new policies that will […]
UnidosUS HOME Initiative Celebrates First Anniversary with New Funders, Research
June 17, 2024
The Home Ownership Means Equity initiative, which aims to create 4 million new Latino homeowners by 2030, announced new research with the Urban Institute and $4 million in new funding […]
Latino Vote Series Part 3: Housing Affordability A Top Issue for Latino Voters
June 13, 2024
Cost of living and housing are the top financial hardships Latinos want policy makers to address WASHINGTON, DC— As a part of its Latino Vote Initiative, UnidosUS today hosted the […]
New UnidosUS survey finds Latinos are worried about their economic security
June 11, 2024
Despite modest gains accessing financial products, many continue to pay high fees, and struggle with high debts and low savings WASHINGTON, DC— A new UnidosUS survey of 1,200 Latinos in […]
Biden Border Executive Order is One-dimensional Political “Flex” That Falls Short
June 4, 2024
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, […]
Congress Must Take Decisive Action to Address AI Risks
May 20, 2024
Washington, DC – Last week, the Senate Bipartisan AI Working Group released a report, “Driving U.S. Innovation in Artificial Intelligence: A Roadmap for Artificial Intelligence Policy in the United States […]
UnidosUS: Amid Rising Hunger, Chairman Thompson’s Farm Bill Proposal Would Cut Crucial SNAP Benefits for Latino Families
May 17, 2024
Washington, DC – As Congress considers reauthorization of the Farm Bill, a critical piece of legislation that shapes American agriculture and nutrition policy for years to come, House Agriculture Committee […]
UnidosUS: Supreme Court Victory in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Challenge Is a Win for Millions of Consumers
May 16, 2024
Washington, DC – In a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court held today that the funding mechanism for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is constitutional based on the history and […]
New, Younger Latino Voters are Driving Shifts in Latino Voter Sentiment
May 16, 2024
1 out of 5 Hispanic voters will be voting in their first presidential election in November WASHINGTON, DC— As a part of its Latino Vote Initiative, UnidosUS today hosted the […]
UnidosUS: Congress Should Move Quickly to Enact Three Needed Election Protection Bills
May 15, 2024
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, […]
UnidosUS: State Lawmakers Advance Ballot Measure Likely to Result in Widespread Discrimination and Harm Against Latinos in Arizona
May 9, 2024
Phoenix, AZ – Last night, lawmakers in the Arizona Senate Military Affairs, Public Safety and Border Security Committee voted 4 to 3 to advance a ballot measure on immigration through […]