Press Releases

Food insecurity numbers reach an all-time high as the economic pressures of disaster recovery, housing costs and health care compound the issue.   MIAMI, FL — Today, a coalition of advocacy organizations, […]

Inaction by Texas leaders left over one million children hungry during the summer of 2024, exacerbating food insecurity and economic challenges for thousands of families  McAllen, TX — UnidosUS, the […]

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 […]

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Biden administration announced it will allow over 830,000 immigrants from El Salvador and Venezuela to continue living and working in the U.S. legally under the […]

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Janet Murguía, President and CEO of UnidosUS (formerly known as National Council of La Raza or NCLR), the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, […]

WASHINGTON, DC— In a written testimony submitted to the Senate Judiciary Committee, UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía warned lawmakers that mass deportation proposals will have devastating consequences on American […]

Updated as of 11/13/24: Correction below on total vote of Hispanic men. Previously cited percentage pertained to Hispanic men between ages 18-39. Economy was the potent driver; Latino supermajorities on […]

Washington, DC – Today, a federal court in Texas struck down the “Keeping Families Together” (KFT) parole-in-place (PiP) program, following a lawsuit brought by Texas and 15 other state attorneys […]

Washington, DC – UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía today issued the following statement in the wake of the 2024 election results:  “While the dust is still settling on how […]

Updated on November 8, 2024 Regardless of candidate choice, vast majority of Latino voters cast ballots with pocketbook issues top of mind WASHINGTON, DC — Polling released today by UnidosUS […]

Washington, D.C. – An alarming survey by UnidosUS and BSP Research reveals that a staggering number of Latino college students are grappling with severe food insecurity and many are considering […]

Latino leaders demand DNC and RNC increase Latino voter engagement and outreach WASHINGTON, D.C. — Latino leaders across the nation expressed bafflement and sharp disappointment today with both the Democratic […]