National Hispanic Leadership Agenda

Orlando Shooting Massacre: Latino Groups Unite, Grieve for LGBTQ Latinos Killed at Pulse Nightclub

Following the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, Latino civic and politically-engaged groups have come out to grieve with victims of the LGBTQ community.

Immigration News: Obama DAPA Executive Action SCOTUS Hearing Unites Latino, Immigrant Rights Leaders

On Monday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments from supporters and opponents of President Barack Obama's 2014 immigration executive actions, all while Latino and immigrant rights groups rallied outside in support of the deferred action programs.

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders Pledge to Add Latinos to Cabinet, GOP Candidates Neglect to Respond to National Hispanic Leadership Agenda Questionnaire

The two remaining Democratic presidential hopefuls have both vowed to nominate Latinos for key cabinet posts in hopes of securing the support of what could be the most critical voting bloc in the 2016 race for the White House.

Latino Leaders, Groups to Senate Republicans: Blocking Merrick Garland's SCOTUS Process Impacts Latino Community

Latino lawmakers, advocates and legal groups have welcomed President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland and called on Congress for a fair nomination process.

Latino Leaders: Senate Must Commit to Obama's Supreme Court Nominee's Hearing and Vote

A diverse range of Latino leaders have pressed the U.S. Senate to commit to hearing and voting on whoever President Barack Obama nominates for the Supreme Court.

Presidential Candidates Challenged to Respond to Latino Agenda on Digital Divide, Media Diversity

What will the candidates for president do about technology and media issues that affect Latinos? That's the question the National Hispanic Media Coalition is now pressing.

Coalition of 40 National Latino Groups Challenge Presidential Candidates With Diverse Policies

Forty Latino organizations have challenged all U.S. presidential candidates to respond to a wide-range agenda curated for the Latino community.

State of the Union 2016: Latino Leaders List Top Issues for Obama to Address in Final SOTU Speech

President Barack Obama will deliver his final State of the Union address tonight, and Latino leaders are expecting him to discuss the issues affecting the community.

Evenwel v. Abbott Case: Supreme Court Case May Risk 55 Percent of Latinos' Representation

Latino politicians and advocacy groups have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to rule in favor of a case that may affect the almost 55 percent of the Latino population.

Hispanic Groups Call for Improved Latino, English-Learner Focus in Education Civil Rights Bill

Dozens of Latino advocacy groups are requesting congressional and Obama administration leaders to update the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to reflect the Latino community.

Hispanic Leadership Agenda: Fifth Circuit Court 'Heartless' For Blocking Obama's DAPA, DACA

Hispanic Leadership Agenda: Fifth Circuit Court 'Heartless' for Blocking Obama's DAPA, DACA

John Leguizamo Blasts 'SNL' For Having Donald Trump Host, Vows to Never Watch Again

John Leguizamo is blasting all Donald Trump's fiery views and words about Hispanics as "hate mongering," and the actor has joined the growing chorus of those calling for NBC to pull the plug on his "Saturday Night Live" hosting gig.

Immigration Reform News Today: Latinos, Immigrant Rights Advocates Optimistic on House Speaker Paul Ryan

Latino organizations appear optimistic about new House Speaker Paul Ryan supporting top Latino issues.

Donald Trump on SNL: NBC Refuses to Concede to Latinos' Call to Dump Trump's SNL Hosting Gig

In spite of mounting backlash from Latino advocacy groups, NBC is not backing down from its decision to allow 2016 presidential Republican Donald Trump to host "Saturday Night Live" on Nov. 7.

Donald Trump News Update: National Hispanic Leadership Group Pettioning NBC to Remove GOP Frontrunner as 'Saturday Night Live' Host

A growing number of Hispanic advocacy groups are petitioning NBC to rescind the invite extended to 2016 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to host an episode of "Saturday Night Live" during Sweeps season.

Donald Trump on SNL: Latino Advocates Want 'Saturday Night Live' to Disinvite Trump

A coalition of Latino advocacy groups wants NBC to disinvite Donald Trump from the network's long-running "Saturday Night Live" late-night program, where the GOP presidential front-runner is set to appear on Nov. 7.

40 Latino Groups Urge Senate to Oppose Anti-Immigration Sanctuary City Bill

Forty Latino organizations have called on the U.S. Senate to oppose an anti-immigration bill that would cut many U.S. jurisdictions from federal grants and funds.

National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, Martin O'Malley to Talk Latino Advancement

Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley's Latino outreach continues as the former governor meets the executive board of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda.

National Latino Organizations Urge Presidential Hopefuls to Adopt 'Latino Agenda'

A national coalition of 40 prominent Latino organizations came together to urge the 2016 presidential hopefuls to adopt a "Latino agenda," by recommending policies that will improve the lives of Latinos in America.

40 National Latino Organizations Agree Birthright Citizenship Changes Creates 'Underclass' of Latinos

Proposals limiting U.S. citizenship to select individuals are a serious threat to Latinos' civil rights, according a coalition of 40 Latino organizations to all presidential candidates.

Immigration Reform Today: Republicans Rally for Birthright Citizenship's End, But Latinos Fight Back

Republican presidential candidates have questioned the 14th Amendment, which allows U.S.-born children the automatic right to citizenship, but prominent Latinos and Latino-based organizations are criticizing calls to change the law.
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