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A message from League of United Latin American Citizens



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LULAC AND NAACP STAND UNITED IN SUPPORT OF TEXAS LEGISLATORS DEFENDING DEMOCRACY
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Nation's Oldest and Latino and Largest African American Civil Rights
Organizations Join Ranks in Historic Unity Partnership for America's Future

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and NAACP
issued a statement of unity in continuing support of Texas Democratic legislators
who have left the state to prevent a hijacking of democracy through a
gerrymandering plan for five new GOP seats in Congress ordered by President
Donald Trump.

"NAACP and LULAC are united in calling on every American to support these
courageous public servants," said Roman Palomares, LULAC national president and
chairman of the board. "We will provide every form of assistance possible to
uphold the principles of freedom, liberty, and equality for all. Their victory is
our victory, now and for generations to come," said Palomares.

"It is no coincidence that both Latino and African American communities were
targeted by the Texas Legislature. This fact alone highlights our common
interest," said NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson. "We are urgently calling
for unity and appealing for fundraisers to not just provide support these
legislators, but to do so directly and to do it now to help sustain the quorum
break. They are making great sacrifices amidst threats of removal from office,
fines, and fees to prevent the disenfranchisement of people of color. These brave
legislators need our help and support!"

"The NAACP and LULAC standing together sends a powerful message: the two most
influential civil rights organizations in the United States will not allow
democracy to be dismantled," says Juan Proaño, LULAC CEO. "Our unity is rooted in
decades of shared struggle, and we defend every voter's voice."

“We must not relent in the quest for justice for these Texas legislators, their
staff members, and families who are facing threats, unjust charges, and economic
hardship,” says Gabriel Rosales, Texas LULAC State Director.

Gary Bledsoe, Texas NAACP President, expressed gratitude to the legislators for
their personal sacrifices. "Jim Crow has returned on steroids, and courageous
people like these legislators are essential to protect our freedoms and
democracy. The proposed map would allow white voters to control over 80% of all
Congressional districts in Texas, despite being only 40% of the population,
destroying two African American and two Latino minority opportunity districts.
This can only be accomplished by a racial gerrymander designed to harm both
communities. They are attempting to completely disenfranchise our communities,"
he added.

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About NAACP
The NAACP advocates, agitates, and litigates for the civil rights due to Black
America. Our legacy is built on the foundation of grassroots activism by the
biggest civil rights pioneers of the 20th century and is sustained by
21st-century activists. From classrooms and courtrooms to city halls and
Congress, our network of members across the country works to secure the social
and political power that will end race-based discrimination. That work is rooted
in racial equity, civic engagement, and supportive policies and institutions for
all marginalized people. We are committed to a world without racism where Black
people enjoy equitable opportunities in thriving communities.

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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