Announcing the LULAC Legal Defense Fund – A New Chapter in Latino Civil Rights

Announcing the LULAC Legal Defense Fund – A New Chapter in Latino Civil Rights

(On May 16), we proudly announce the launch of the LULAC Legal Defense Fund, a new beacon of hope in the fight for Latino civil rights. For 96 years, LULAC has led the charge for our community – from classrooms to courtrooms – and this historic initiative marks the dawn of an exciting new era. The LULAC Legal Defense Fund is our answer to the urgent challenges of today, a bold step that builds on nearly a century of activism and legal victories. With new threats to Latino civil rights emerging, we are doubling down on LULAC’s founding mission: to protect the rights of Latinofamilies across the nation.
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
LULAC files historic lawsuit to defend voting rights from executive overreach threatening America’s Democracy

LULAC files historic lawsuit to defend voting rights from executive overreach threatening America’s Democracy

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) announced the filing of a federal lawsuit Monday challenging an executive order 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."