Press Releases

“Today, Governor Ron DeSantis took to the podium for his 2025 State of the State address, painting a picture of Florida that simply does not exist. He claimed our state […]

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 […]

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 […]

Awardees included U.S. Representatives Veronica Escobar (D-TX), María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and the National Skills Coalition.  Honorable DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) delivered remarks.  WASHINGTON, […]

WASHINGTON, DC — At a critical time for the Hispanic community in the U.S., UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, announced new additions within its Leadership […]

WASHINGTON, DC — Eric Rodriguez, senior vice president of policy and advocacy at UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, commends U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and […]

WASHINGTON, DC — The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) plays a critical role in overseeing programs that millions of Americans rely on, including Medicaid, Head Start, disaster relief and […]

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plays a critical role in supporting the health and well-being of Hispanic and other communities nationwide. As the […]

PHOENIX, AZ — UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, applauds Governor Katie Hobbs’ appointment of Judge Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court. Once formally […]

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 […]

Washington, DC — Laura MacCleery, Senior Director, Policy and Advocacy of UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, issued today the following statement in response to the […]

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, […]