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Press Conference on DACA Decision
A day to celebrate and remember.
On June 18, the Supreme Court of the United States announced its decision that the Department of Homeland Security’s actions to end DACA were arbitrary and capricious. Justices Roberts, Ginsburg, Breyer, Sotomayor, and Kagan issued their legal opinion that the Trump administration violated the laws governing federal agencies when it moved to end DACA
That same day, LULAC held a virtual press conference to commemorate the Supreme Court decision by listening to several of our own DACA recipients. Together, we called for a continued push to vote in this year’s election, and for a permanent legal status solution for Dreamers and their families. Our speakers included:
- Domingo Garcia, LULAC National President & Author of First DREAM Act law in Texas
- Sindy Benavides, LULAC National Chief Executive Officer
- Andres Rodriguez, LULAC National Vice-President for Young Adults
- DACA Recipients: Delma Gorostieta, Jose Barrera, Maria Yepez, Julio Acevedo, and Jorge Reyes-Salinas.
Watch it on Facebook or by visiting LULAC.org/dacalive. You can read more about LULAC’s response to the decision in our official statement.
Unity Rally Against Racism
Thursday, July 2 at 6:00 p.m. CDT / 7:00 p.m. EDT
Join LULAC for a virtual rally on Unity in partnership with the NAACP and Urban League of Texas. We will be joined by various guest speakers ranging from former NFL players to U.S. Representatives.
The discussion will focus on key issues including assessing the impact of COVID-19 across states with significant Latino and minority populations, new legislation including the HEROES Act, and overcoming barriers to voting during this health and economic crisis.
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In Support of Black Lives Matter
Juneteenth with LULAC El Paso District IV
In El Paso, LULAC District IV Director, Mary Yanez, organized a press conference with local members and Pastor Michael Grady. Together, they spoke of the need for action against racism and the importance of Black and Brown solidarity through resource sharing and collaboration. Pastor Grady is a veteran, past President of the NAACP El Paso Chapter, and father of a daughter named Michelle -- who was fatally shot in the El Paso Shooting at Walmart on August 3rd.
Read their story and listen in to their call for police accountability.
A Continued Fight for LGBTQ Rights
Over the past couple of weeks, we saw a clear contrast of two actions impacting the LGBTQ community. First, a cruel act by the Trump administration to end protections from discrimination of transgender patients. Then, a Supreme Court decision to uphold LGBTQ protections from discrimination in every workplace.
This is why LULAC is still committed to fighting for LGBTQ Rights as an essential part of our advocacy. Sindy Benavides, LULAC National CEO, says, “We will continue to fight and dismantle discrimination in any form until every person can live freely and without judgement. We will continue to fight for an America that is inclusive and embraces all forms of diversity.”
LULAC Virtual Summit
August 13-15
Join us for an all-access virtual summit with government and business leaders to spotlight the current state of the Latino community in a wide ranging discussion of topics: health, education, civic engagement, policy, politics, and the economy.
Our featured panel conversations with experts will help determine the future of Latino advocacy with policy strategy and leadership development training for all, including youth and young adults.
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