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A message from League of United Latin American Citizens



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LULAC FILES HISTORIC LAWSUIT TO DEFEND VOTING RIGHTS FROM EXECUTIVE OVERREACH
THREATENING AMERICA'S DEMOCRACY
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Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Rises to Confront
One of the Gravest Threats To the Constitutional Right to Vote with Powerful
Court Challenge

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) announced
the filing of a federal lawsuit Monday [ [link removed] ]
challenging an executive order [ [link removed] ]
issued by President Donald Trump that seeks to impose sweeping and unlawful
changes to the administration of U.S. elections. The lawsuit defends the right to
vote for all American citizens. It states the executive order strips away
long-standing protections for fair and free elections.

The executive order mandates proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal
elections and limits mail-in voting with unrealistic deadlines. It directs
federal agencies to police state voter rolls that threaten to disenfranchise
millions of eligible voters, including veterans, students, seniors, and Latino
citizens. More than 21 million Americans cannot access the additional documents
required to register to vote under the purported rules of this executive order.

"LULAC is taking this legal action not to oppose any individual or party but to
uphold the sacred principles that define our democracy," said LULAC National
President and Chairman Roman Palomares. "The right to vote is not a partisan
issue. It is the foundation of our republic and must be protected against any
attempt—no matter how powerful the source—that seeks to undermine it."

Furthermore, the executive order bypasses the Election Assistance Commission's
lawful role in managing federal voter registration processes. The lawsuit argues
that the president does not have constitutional authority to rewrite election
laws by executive order. Also, the lawsuit states that the president and the
Secretary of Defense do not have the authority under the Uniformed and Overseas
Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) to require additional documentation on the
postcard application that military and overseas voters use to register to vote
and request an absentee ballot.

"For nearly 100 years, LULAC has stood proudly for civic engagement, community
participation, and the full inclusion of Latino citizens in American public
life," continued Palomares. "We are not fighting against something—we are
fighting for something: the right of every eligible citizen to be heard, to be
counted, and to shape the future of our nation through the ballot box. That is
what democracy demands."

LULAC is joined in the lawsuit by the Secure Families Initiative and the Arizona
Students' Association, represented by the Campaign Legal Center and State
Democracy Defenders Fund. Together, they seek immediate judicial intervention to
block the enforcement of the executive order's most harmful provisions before
they can take effect. Every state already has strict laws and safeguards to
ensure only U.S. citizens can register and vote.

"We are calling on all Americans, regardless of political affiliation, to stand
with us," concluded Palomares. "The executive order clearly targets naturalized
citizens who have worked hard to gain citizenship and vote freedom. LULAC again
challenges an attack on our civil rights as guaranteed by the Constitution. This
battle is not about left or right. Our legal action is about right and wrong."

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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation's oldest and
largest Latino civil rights organization. Founded in 1929, LULAC is committed to
advancing the rights and opportunities of Latino Americans through advocacy,
community building, and education. With a growing network of councils nationwide,
LULAC remains steadfast in its mission to protect and empower millions of
Latinos, contributing daily to America's prosperity. For more information about
LULAC and its initiatives, please visit www.LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .















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