The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute and the Arizona State University School of Transborder Studies will host a panel discussion on April 8 that confronts a sobering reality: Latinos represent a significant share of the immigration enforcement workforce even as enforcement actions disproportionately target Latino communities.
Latinos are a driving force in the U.S. economy. They account for nearly one-fifth of the population, drive workforce growth, anchor essential industries, and contribute more than $4.1 trillion annually to the U.S. GDP, an economy larger than that of most countries in the world.
This year’s theme frames LPPI’s research as essential civic infrastructure: evidence that protects community health, strengthens economic stability, and supports institutions in responding effectively during disruption and recovery.
This full-day workshop gives scholars a hands-on introduction to effective strategies for policy and media engagement.
This session will introduce new LDH features designed for researchers, policy advocates, journalists, and legislative staff who need accessible, timely, and localized data to inform their work. Highlights include redesigned filters, customizable charts, and—for the first time—congressional district-level data.
This webinar spotlights LPPI’s latest research on wildfire recovery and brings community leaders into conversation to assess progress one year after the fire, and chart priorities for an equitable recovery and long-term resilience.
Grounded in findings from the newly released issue brief authored by Francisco Pedraza, associate professor at ASU and the director of CLAPR, which analyzes over 13 million newspaper articles from 2020 to 2023, this conversation will move beyond identifying disparities to explore practical strategies for change—inside and outside the newsroom.
Developed by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (LPPI) with guidance from a statewide advisory committee of climate justice, public health, and data equity leaders, this new digital resource is the first of its kind to provide Latino neighborhood-level data on how climate and health inequities are impacting our communities across California.
Join us at LPPI’s inaugural Latino Policy Day to introduce the UCLA community (students, faculty, staff, and alumni) to groundbreaking work that LPPI has supported in the areas of housing and homeownership, education, and immigration and health. Panels will feature our experts and issue-specific leaders.
The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute’s (LPPI) Policy Plática, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, is focused on identifying community priorities and solutions to address persistent air pollution in Latino neighborhoods in California.
The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion on workforce development strategies and policy solutions.
Join us for Defining LA’s Future: The Collision of Federal Politics and Local Realities, a timely discussion on the intersection of local recovery efforts and federal policy. Moderated by Emmy Award-winning reporter and former Univision news anchor Jorge Ramos.
Our experts will discuss how demographic changes and specific policy issues influence Latino voter engagement and behavior in Pennsylvania, Arizona and Georgia — states that could play a decisive role in the upcoming election.
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