LULAC National Update

LULAC National Update

Now more than ever, staying informed is empowering. Despite the challenges our Latino community faces, we continue to make strides together. From national policies to local victories, let’s celebrate our resilience and stay engaged in the fight for our rights.This newsletter is your resource to stay engaged, empowered, and inspired. Juntos, seguimos adelante – together, we move forward.
American Immigration Council — Nearly $80 Billion for Interior Enforcement

American Immigration Council — Nearly $80 Billion for Interior Enforcement

In-State Tuition Policies for Undocumented Students Change Lives. I Should Know—Mine Changed for the Better The Texas Dream Act was signed into law in 2001, years before I ever walked across the stage at my high school graduation in 2014. I was five, maybe six at the time, probably watching Barney and playing with Barbies, completely unaware that a policy signed by then-Governor Rick Perry would one day allow me to attend college.   
Native Health May 2025 Newsletter

Native Health May 2025 Newsletter

Happy May and Mother's Day! We have been busy in the community. April brought a lot of community events, cultural classes, Traditional Garden programs, a visit from Health and Human Secretary Kennedy, our Grand Opening Community Celebration at our new clinic at NHW Community Health Center, and much, much more! Be sure to check out the celebration photos at the bottom of the newsletter. As you know from my monthly letters, we're growing and in need of dedicated community members to help guide our way. If you are interested in being a member of our Board of Directors, please consider applying. There is a monthly time commitment, but you can make a difference in the direction of NATIVE HEALTH. For more information, please contact Cherie. 
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) news updates for week of May 5, 2025

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) news updates for week of May 5, 2025

Gallego, Arizona Lawmakers Demand Trump Administration Reverse Cuts to the Phoenix VA ... Gallego, Cramer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Home Appraisal Process ... Gallego Statement on Secretary Collins’ SVAC Appearance ... Senator Gallego Talks Trade Policies, Global Energy Challenges at McCain Institute Sedona Forum ...
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) news updates for May 2025

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) news updates for May 2025

Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Crypto Corruption by Trump and Other Government Officials ... ICYMI: Kelly Joins Veterans on Capitol Hill to Speak Out Against Trump Administration’s Attacks on the VA ... Kelly, Tillis, Coons Introduce Legislation to Address Youth Drug Use ... Kelly, Bipartisan Colleagues Seek Answers from DoD on Divestment of Legacy Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Capabilities ... Kelly Leads Group of Veterans to Demand Accountability for Mishandling of Classified Information by Trump Administration
Flagstaff continues pressure on Trump administration with May Day Strong Protest at City Hall. With updated local related news stories

Flagstaff continues pressure on Trump administration with May Day Strong Protest at City Hall. With updated local related news stories

FLAGSTAFF — Protesters took their positions again in front of Flagstaff City Hall during the May Day Strong Protest on Thursday, May 1, 2025. KAFF News reported that organizers had expected more than 1,200 protesters to attend the event, which was held between 4 and 6 p.m.. However, those attending said that number was exceeded at the peak of the event. Video courtesy of Jake Bacon of the Arizona Daily Sun appearing on Women's March Flagstaff showed protesters with signs crowding the corner of the Flagstaff City Hall and stretching down the street. The Flagstaff protest was part of a national event organized by Indivisible Northern AZ, and co-sponsored by locally by AZ LD7 Democrats, Arizona List, AZ Students Association, Catch Fire, Coconino County Democratic Party, FLAGPAC, and Women’s March Flagstaff. In Arizona alone, more than 26 other May Day demonstrations were planned, including an event a Jameson Memorial Park in Sedona. Workers across the United States gathered to demand a country that puts our families over their fortunes—public schools over private profits, healthcare over hedge funds, housing over homelessness, organizers said.
Arizona Indivisible Groups Join May Day Strong Rallies Across the State and Country to Demand a Fairer Future for Working Families

Arizona Indivisible Groups Join May Day Strong Rallies Across the State and Country to Demand a Fairer Future for Working Families

By Indivisible Northern AZ — FLAGSTAFF — Indivisible groups across Arizona stood shoulder to shoulder with working families on May Day in a statewide show of strength as part of the May Day Strong mobilization. From Flagstaff to Phoenix and beyond, community members gathered to declare that it’s time to put people over profits and take back power from the billionaires and politicians who are dismantling our livelihoods. The Flagstaff protest drew over 1200 people. A bigger-than-life sized puppet paraded up and down the sidewalk and was a highlight of the day.  Protest signs reflected a wide variety of concerns, from the destruction of jobs, gutting of public resources, and higher cost of living— all for the benefit of billionaires.  Protesters were joined by NAU students who gave speeches about the importance of supporting workers’ rights, affordable education, and a stronger social safety net. Flagstaff was just one of over 800 cities across the country to join the mass mobilization that was attended by hundreds of thousands of protestors.
LULAC commemorates Cinco de Mayo by calling on all Americans to defend the Constitution and uphold civil rights

LULAC commemorates Cinco de Mayo by calling on all Americans to defend the Constitution and uphold civil rights

Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Honors the Lessons of History and Urges the Nation to Stand Against Injustice in All Its Forms *** Washington, D.C. – On this Cinco de Mayo, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) commemorates the historic victory of the outnumbered and outgunned Mexican forces who, against all odds, defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Their triumph was not merely military. It stood for national dignity, justice, and self-determination despite overwhelming power. Today, LULAC calls upon every American to reflect on that legacy and its enduring meaning for our nation at this pivotal moment.
Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar provides update to community on impact of Trump administration funding cuts

Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar provides update to community on impact of Trump administration funding cuts

Using a powerpoint presentation and her own personal experience working with Latino governmental leaders nationwide, Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar made a powerful case that local leaders and residents should be prepared for a number of local impacts coming out of the Trump Administrations funding cuts to governmental programs nationwide. Benatar made her remarks on April 21, 2025 at the Indivisible Northern AZ Community Gathering in Flagstaff. She started her presentation with the impact Trump's Tarriff Tax will have on local government and consumers. Quoting former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, "It's the worst self-inflicted wound that I have ever seen." In her power point she said: "The real damage has already been done. This back-and-forth has shaken confidence in the U.S., left lingering uncertainty, created volatility in the markets, and left the world rattled."
Sen. Gallego Visits Northern Arizona, Phoenix, to Address Medicaid Cuts, Tariffs, VA Layoffs, and More

Sen. Gallego Visits Northern Arizona, Phoenix, to Address Medicaid Cuts, Tariffs, VA Layoffs, and More

ARIZONA – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) took his fight against Republican-led cuts to Medicaid, the Trump Administration’s cuts to the VA, and the impacts of Trump’s ongoing trade war home to Arizona.   Over the last two weeks, Senator Gallego embarked on a statewide town hall tour to address the real-world consequences of this administration. He visited Flagstaff, the Yavapai Apache Nation, and Phoenix, where he heard directly from Arizonans on how the chaotic and detrimental decisions from the Trump Administration are impacting their daily lives.   While in state, the Senator also participated in a bipartisan panel discussion hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, visited small businesses impacted by Trump’s tariffs, and underscored his commitment to fighting for legislation that prioritizes Arizona. 
‘DISAPPEARED: PORTRAITS OF ABSENCE’ exhibit offered haunting images of missing lives at Culture Connect AZ in Flagstaff

‘DISAPPEARED: PORTRAITS OF ABSENCE’ exhibit offered haunting images of missing lives at Culture Connect AZ in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — As visitors walked into Flagstaff's Historic Ice House and strolled down the hallway they were quickly greeted with beautiful yet heart-rending images that lined the corridor. There were mothers clutching photos of their sons or daughters, young women holding photos of their boyfriends, a brother holding images of his two siblings. All had one thing in common. All those pictured had disappeared. The images were part of the bilingual exhibition "Disappeared: Portraits of Absence, Songs of Resistance," part of an evening of powerful music and art dedicated to honoring the victims of forced disappearance and the global movements seeking justice, held on Friday, April 4, 2025. The images were first displayed at the Coconino Center for the Arts and at the NAU Riles building in 2024. During the reception visitors had a chance to view the images up close, read the information, listened to a variety of music and share their thoughts with others gathered at the event. The exhibit, which focuses on the mothers of “disappeared” people in Mexico, was presented by Culture Connection AZ and the Martin-Springer Institute at NAU.
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) news updates for week of April 28, 2025

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) news updates for week of April 28, 2025

Gallego Visits Northern Arizona, Phoenix, to Address Medicaid Cuts, Tariffs, VA Layoffs, and More ... Gallego Backs Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Recover Millions in Unused Funding for Hoover Dam ... ICYMI: Gallego, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Affordable Housing Supply ... Gallego Presses Insurance Experts on Home Insurance Hikes in Arizona ...
American Immigration Council — As refugee numbers around the world climb, Trump doubles down

American Immigration Council — As refugee numbers around the world climb, Trump doubles down

Trump Administration Abruptly Stopped Processing Green Card Applications Filed by Asylees, Refugees. A FOIA Request Seeks Answers The public needs further clarity as to why the government targeted particularly vulnerable populations and how it plans to implement this suspension. The suspension will likely lead to extreme delays or denials of green cards for asylees and refugees with little explanation to the American people or the applicants.  
LULAC Special Edition Newsletter – April 25, 2025

LULAC Special Edition Newsletter – April 25, 2025

Dear LULAC members and allies, It’s been a productive week for LULAC and the communities we serve. I’m proud to share that we scored a major legal victory in our fight to protect voting rights – a federal judge granted our request to halt the President’s “Election Advisory Committee” executive order. This special edition newsletter is dedicated to that win and other key developments impacting our community this week. Thank you for standing with us as we continue to champion the rights
Arizona Office of Indian Education bi-weekly update

Arizona Office of Indian Education bi-weekly update

The Office of Indian Education (OIE) strives to meet the educational and cultural needs of the Native American students across Arizona. With bi-weekly highlights, our goal is to provide consistent communication, share valuable resources, and highlight meaningful opportunities that may benefit Indigenous communities, including educators, students, and parents. NEW: To view ongoing updates to this email, please click the "View in browser" link at the top of this email.
Large group of protesters at Flagstaff City Hall joins National Day of Action on April 19. With updated related news stories

Large group of protesters at Flagstaff City Hall joins National Day of Action on April 19. With updated related news stories

FLAGSTAFF — Local residents once again turned out in force during a National Day of Action rally held on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the Flagstaff City Hall. With a crowd that easily exceeded 1,000 people, local residents once again assailed the Trump administration with an event that coincided with the anniversary of the first shots of the American revolution in Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, along with weekend activities designed to recognize Earth Day, which will be officially to be recognized on April 22. To recognize those events, a number of protestors carried "No to Kings" signs, as well as a variety of climate change banners, signs and Earth Day flags. The local event was initially promoted by the Coconino County Democratic Party, with additional support from a variety of groups from Indivisible of Northern Arizona, 50501, Catch Fire Movement, Women's March and others.
Flagstaff residents brave rain, snow to attend U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego’s Veteran Townhall on April 18. With updated related news stories

Flagstaff residents brave rain, snow to attend U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego’s Veteran Townhall on April 18. With updated related news stories

FLAGSTAFF — The chance of heavy rain or snow did not deter local residents of the opportunity to ask questions about the impact of recent federal funding cuts on local veterans during the U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego's Veteran Townhall held on Friday, April 18 at the American Legion Mark A. Moore Post 3 in downtown Flagstaff. During the event, which drew upwards of 60 people, local veterans were able to ask what steps are being taken to protect local veterans who have lost their federal jobs or are seeing a reduction of veterans services due to federal program funding cuts. Following the town hall, Gallego addressed a number of questions from local media include KAFF Country, AmigosNAZ and AzFamily. Please see related news:  KAFF News — Senator Gallego Addresses Veterans in Downtown Flagstaff KAFF News — Senator Ruben Gallego Visits Local Coffee Shop To Talk About Tariffs SEE MORE PHOTOS, VIDEOS FROM THE TOWN HALL TO COME NEXT WEEK