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A federal court has denied the City of Dodge City’s motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit challenging its at-large voting system. The case will now proceed to trial, beginning Feb. 24, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas, before Chief Judge Eric Melgren of the United States District Court for the District of Kansas.

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Highlighting the Economic Contributions of Self-Employed Women in California

As Women’s History Month draws to a close, two new data briefs from the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (LPPI) spotlight the resilience of self-employed women entrepreneurs in California.

Key Facts About Latinos in Maricopa County, AZ

This data brief highlights key demographic factors among Latinos living in Maricopa County, including, human capital, employment trends, income, educational attainment, and homeownership rates.

Report Reveals Stark Latino Underrepresentation in California’s Judiciary

The findings are striking: while Latinos comprise nearly 40% of California’s population, they represent only 14.3% of the Supreme Court and 12.3% of the District Courts of Appeal.

Analysis Warns of Devastating Health and Social Consequences of Ending Birthright Citizenship

A new policy brief from the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (LPPI), a leader in advancing Latino-focused research and policy solutions, warns that the Trump Administration’s executive order ending birthright citizenship will have devastating and far-reaching consequences—even if courts ultimately strike it down.

UCLA LPPI Appoints Former California Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia as Senior Advisor for Policy and Public Affairs

With over two decades of public service, Garcia will spearhead strategy and capacity-building initiatives, advancing the Institute’s mission to address urgent policy issues affecting Latinos and underrepresented communities, including environmental justice, health equity, housing, and economic mobility.

Automation Disproportionately Impacts Latino Workers

Over half of California’s 4.5 million workers in high automation-risk jobs are Latino, making them disproportionately vulnerable to the economic and societal shifts brought about by automation, according to a new report out today from the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (LPPI). (Se incluye la versión en español.)

Analysis Demonstrates Economic and Workforce Vulnerabilities Among Latinos Affected by Wildfires in Los Angeles County

The analysis, which builds on previous LPPI research released last week, underscores the vulnerability of Latino workers and residents in key evacuation zones.

Wildfire Impacts Beyond Burn Zones: Highlighting Disparities in Health and Economic Vulnerability Among Latino and Underserved Communities

A new data brief from the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute and the UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge reveals that the Palisades, Hurst, and Eaton wildfires have far-reaching effects. (Se incluye la versión en español.)

Se Publica la Traducción al Español del Informe de LPPI sobre Desigualdad Afro-Latinx

El informe resalta los numerosos desafíos que enfrentan las personas Afro-Latinx en comparación a otros grupos. Aunque las Afro-Latinx tienen tasas de propiedad de vivienda más bajas (40.6%) que las Latinx no negras (54%), quienes sí tienen una vivienda, tienen un valor de propiedad más alto que las Latinx no negras y que la población de EE.UU. en su conjunto — $210,000 frente a $200,000.

Study Highlights Surge of Latine-Owned Microbusinesses During COVID-19 Pandemic

The study draws from the U.S. Census Bureau to analyze the trends in microbusiness ownership—firms with fewer than 10 employees—providing a detailed view of the growth and challenges facing Latine microentrepreneurs during the 2020 economic downturn.

How first time Latine voters are shaping local elections

Los Angeles Times, November 4, 2024

A Look At The New Wave of Latino Candidates Aiming to Bridge The Representation Gap After Election Day

Latin Times, November 3, 2024

UCLA LPPI and ASU CLAPR Honor Graduates of Inaugural Latino Data Hub Action Lab in Arizona

Throughout the four-month program, 11 passionate Arizona-based community leaders honed their data analysis and policy advocacy skills through a series of training sessions led by UCLA LPPI research staff, culminating in the presentation of transformative capstone projects this October.

As more Latinos run for U.S. Congress ahead of the 2024 Elections, Study Finds They Remain Significantly Underrepresented in Elected Offices

Despite Latinos comprising 20% of the general U.S. population, they hold only 2% of all elected offices nationwide.

Outreach efforts to Latinos intensify, but it’s too late: More than 13 million have not registered to vote

El País, October 25, 2024

Informes de UCLA LPPI Destacan el Potencial Impacto del Votante Latino en Estados Clave para la Elección Presidencial

Estos análisis ofrecen una visión integral del diverso electorado en cada respectivo estado, examinando su demografía, participación económica, nivel educativo y los temas clave que influyen en sus decisiones de voto.

Celebrating One Year of the Latino Data Hub: A Groundbreaking Resource for Latino Communities

We proudly mark the first anniversary of the Latino Data Hub (LDH), an innovative platform developed to meet the growing demand for accessible, disaggregated data on Latino communities. (Se incluye la versión en español.)

Data Briefs Highlight Latino Voter’s Potential Impact in Key Swing States

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Latino voters position themselves to play a pivotal role in determining the outcome. With nearly 4 million additional eligible Latino voters nationally since 2020, their influence in key states has become significant. (Se incluye la versión en español.)

Renewed focus on swaying Arizona’s Hispanic voters as Election Day approaches

ABC 15 Arizona, October 15, 2024

Latinos have been the fastest-growing demographic in swing states since the last election. Could they choose the next president?

Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, October 8, 2024

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