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A message from League of United Latin American Citizens



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LULAC Response to Presidential Debate on September 10
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Washington, D.C. — Last night’s debate highlighted the need for both candidates
to focus on the issues that matter most to Americans, not on falsehoods,
distractions, and hysteria.

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) strongly condemns the
xenophobic and inflammatory comments made by former President Donald Trump during
last night's debate. His rhetoric on immigration not only misrepresents the facts
but also promotes fear and division, unfairly targeting immigrant communities,
particularly Latinos.

We are encouraged by Vice President Harris’s commitment to delivering bipartisan
immigration reform in Congress, which would uphold our nation’s dedication to
addressing the humanitarian crisis at our southern border, tackle the root causes
of displacement abroad, and strengthen our homeland security. We urge Vice
President Harris to maintain her commitment to the critical goal of creating a
more fair and humanitarian immigration system.

LULAC remains committed to advocating for the rights of all Latinos and
immigrants, and we will continue to stand against divisive rhetoric that seeks to
undermine the progress we have made. We urge the American public to reject hate
and instead focus on the positive role that Latinos and immigrants play in
building a stronger and more united nation.

Donald Trump’s Xenophobic Comments on Immigration

Trump’s claims about immigrants "pouring into our country" from prisons and
mental institutions, as well as his baseless accusations of widespread "migrant
crime"1, are not only false but dangerous. These comments are rooted in
fearmongering and are designed to vilify immigrants as threats to American
society. Such rhetoric only serves to harm the Latino community, a vital part of
the fabric of the United States.

Let’s be clear: Donald Trump’s hateful rhetoric is not just inflammatory—it’s
dangerous. It incites division and violence, and it ignores the tremendous
contributions that immigrants, particularly Latinos, make to this country every
day.

One of the most egregious examples is Trump’s false and outrageous claim that
immigrants are “eating pets” in American towns. This statement has no foundation
in truth. Not only is it completely baseless, but it also serves as a
reprehensible attempt to dehumanize immigrants by spreading ridiculous and
harmful lies. Fact-checkers have already debunked this claim, and it is nothing
more than an insult to the hard-working immigrant communities who contribute so
much to this country2.

Contributions of Latinos to the U.S. Economy

For decades, Latinos have contributed immensely to this nation’s economy and
culture. Immigrants and their descendants have played an indispensable role in
industries ranging from agriculture and construction to healthcare and
technology. Today, Latinos are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. workforce,
and their entrepreneurial spirit is driving economic growth across the country.
In 2022 alone, Latino-owned businesses contributed over $800 billion to the U.S.
economy3.

Latinos continue to make substantial contributions in sectors such as
construction, real estate, and technology. Latinos account for over 18% of the
U.S. population and 25% of all new small business startups4.

The Latino contribution to the U.S. GDP is also rapidly growing, reaching over
$3.7 trillion by 20235 . These contributions highlight the importance of policies
that support, rather than vilify, immigrant communities.

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1 FBI Releases 2024 Quarterly Crime Report and Use-of-Force Data Update [ [link removed] ]
2 Springfield police say no reports of pets stolen, eaten, after viral social
media post [ [link removed] ]
3 The Unstoppable Growth Rate Of Latino-Owned Businesses In America [ [link removed] ]
4 Latinos Are Starting U.S. Businesses at a Torrid Pace [ [link removed] ]
5 U.S. Latino GDP skyrockets to record $3.7 trillion, with growth rate outpacing
China, India [ [link removed] ]

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About League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the largest and oldest
Hispanic civil rights organization in the United States. Since its founding in
1929, LULAC has worked to advance the economic condition, educational attainment,
political influence, housing, health, and civil rights of Latino Americans
through community-based programs and advocacy. For more information, visit
www.LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .















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