Press Releases
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 7-2 decision, today struck down Arizona’s burdensome restrictions that demanded additional documentary proof of citizenship beyond the proof already required by federal law.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the appointment of LatinoJustice PRLDEF board member, David Arroyo, to the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE). Mr. Arroyo will be filling the seat that was vacated by Janet DiFiore.
El Diario – La Prensa reportó la semana pasada los resultados de una encuesta de hombres latinos sobre sus perspectivas en cuanto a la prostitución de mujeres latinas en la urbe neoyorquina. El reportaje es sumamente importante porque vira el enfoque a nosotros mismos como pueblo latino.
Testimony of LatinoJustice PRLDEF Bv Jackson Chin, Senior Counsel
In Support of Intro. No. 410 a Local Law to amend the New York City Charter, in relation to allowing immigrants lawfully present in New York City to vote in municipal elections.
Latinos in Pennsylvania have filed a notice with the court that they intend to appeal last month’s denial for a special state-wide election saying that the use of decades-old district lines remains unconstitutional and unfair to the Latino community.
Vernon Broderick, a LatinoJustice PRLDEF Board member and Weil, Gotshal & Manges partner, has been nominated by President Obama to serve on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
The introduction of a bipartisan immigration reform bill by the Senate Gang of Eight is an historic step towards creating real and humane comprehensive immigration reform.
Read the summary of the 2013 Senate Immigration Reform Bill.
Coalition of Civil Rights Organizations, Legal Groups, Immigrant Justice Advocates and Others Sign Letter to Oppose Florida Amendment Targeting Voters Who Need Assistance At The Polls
La Agencia Pagará $1 Millón de Dólares y Tendrá que Cambiar Procedimientos a Nivel Nacional.
Twenty-two Latino victims of unlawful warrantless home raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) obtained a settlement today requiring new national policies for ICE agents conducting warrantless home operations and $1 million in damages and fees. In addition, eight men and women who were arrested during the raids have received either deferred action or termination of their immigration cases.
On March 11, LatinoJustice PRLDEF along with eighteen other civil and voting rights organizations sent a letter to Governor Robert F. McDonnell of Virginia urging him to veto SB 1256 and HB 1337 which will limit eligible voters' access on Election Day.
LatinoJustice Youth Leadership Network will stand with youth from across New York City to call for end to discriminatory policing.
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on whether Arizona’s incessant drive to suppress its Latino population can make it impossible for newly naturalized citizens to register to vote by mail.
Statement of Juan Cartagena, President & General Counsel, LatinoJustice PRLDEF in support of New Jersey Bill 2586 & Assembly Bill 3837, The Opportunity to Compete Act.
LatinoJustice Celebrates the Confirmation
of Former Staff Attorney Jenny Rivera to the
New York State Court of Appeals
El Senado de Nueva York debe de aprobar la nominación de Jenny Rivera ahora, y en forma abrumadora.
Stop Inventing Excuses - Jenny Rivera is very qualified to be on the state Court of Appeals
Statement by José Calderón, President of the Hispanic Federation,
regarding the NYS Senate Confirmation Hearing for Court of Appeals Nominee Jenny Rivera
