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Illinois Community and Government Leaders Deliver Powerful Message of Unity and Resistance in Springfield After Cruel and Gratuitous DHS Press Event
In their response, leaders were clear and unequivocal about their unified support for Illinois’ immigrant…
A Roof Over Every Head: Why State Housing Investments Are a Lifeline for Latinos in Illinois
At a time when housing costs are rising and affordable options are harder to come…
Latino Policy Forum Responds to Supreme Court Order on Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court said it would allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals, pausing a lower court ruling that had blocked the administration from ending the program. Under the TPS program, migrants from certain countries receive work permits and protection from deportation.
Latino Advocacy in Springfield: Shaping Illinois’ 2026 Budget
On February 19, 2025, Governor Pritzker delivered his seventh State of the State Address, outlining…
2025 MLA Cohort Spring Update
Early this year, we were excited to announce our newest cohort of the Multicultural Leadership…
Welcoming Policies: An Overview
State and local policies that welcome immigrants make communities safer, healthier, and more economically prosperous…
IL Trust Act One Pager
The IL TRUST Act became law in 2017 with support from a broad and diverse…
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Our mission is to build the power, influence, and leadership of the Latino community through collective action to transform public policies that ensure the well-being of our community and society as a whole. The four pillars of our work are:
