Press Release

Washington, DC – As many Latino families across the country prepared to celebrate the holidays, the Obama administration announced their plans for a series of raids that would deport hundreds of families who came to the U.S. border fleeing violence. In the past few days we’ve received reports of raids in Georgia and Texas, among […]

Latino Victory Foundation and National Partnership for New Americans Launch the New American Democracy Campaign to Increase Naturalization and Mobilize Immigrant Voters The New Democracy Campaign (NADC) will create the first-ever voter registration program for naturalized citizens and for the U.S. citizen children of immigrants.   WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the Latino Victory Foundation and the National

Latino Victory Project announced the addition of Glen S. Fukushima to our National Committee. Our National Committee is made up of founding partners who help map the course for Latino Victory Project. The members of our National Committee help identify new Latino leaders and candidates running for office and inform on policy developments that affect

Yesterday, Latino Victory Foundation, the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA), UFCW, Unite Here and others convened at the White House for a discussion on the Barriers to Naturalization for Hard to Reach Populations. “There are 8.8 million Legal Permanent Residents in the United States who could become citizens today. Even though they are eligible

Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed–in a bipartisan vote–a bill that unfairly targets Syrian and Iraqi refugees fleeing violence by increasing the roadblocks they must overcome before seeking refuge in the United States. Cristóbal J. Alex, President of Latino Victory Project released the following statement: “We are a nation of immigrants that

Washington, DC –  Today, American Bridge 21st Century and Latino Victory Fund launched a digital ad campaign highlighting Marco Rubio’s, Donald Trump’s, and Ted Cruz’s latest anti-immigrant comments. Watch the first digital placement, “It’s Offensive:” “There’s no better example of how extreme the Republican Party has become than its relationship with the Latino community. Republican

Please see below for Latino Victory Project’s reaction to the Fox-WSJ GOP debate on November 10, 2015: Pili Tobar, Spokesperson for Latino Victory Project said, “Tonight’s debate further solidified the fact that the Republican presidential candidates are out of touch with the Latino community. Latinos and the American people need and deserve a higher minimum

Washington, DC – Today the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the preliminary injunction in the Texas v. U.S. case. By upholding the injunction, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals continues blocking the President’s Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA) and the expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). Pili Tobar,

Today Marco Rubio said at a press conference that, if elected President, he would phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program – regardless of whether Congress passes immigration reform. Cristobal J. Alex, President of Latino Victory Fund released the following statement: “We are disappointed to hear Marco Rubio say that as President he

Last night Lorena González won the election to become Seattle’s first Hispanic elected to the City Council. Lorena, a civil rights leader and champion of immigrants’ rights will take over the Seattle City Council’s at large seat. Cristóbal Alex, the President of the Latino Victory Project, released the following statement: “We want to congratulate Lorena