Virginia LULAC is deeply saddened, disappointed, and angered by Governor Abigail Spanberger's decision to veto House Bill 650 and Senate Bill 351, legislation passed by Virginia's elected representatives to protect immigrant families and preserve trust in our courts and public institutions. The bills would have restricted warrantless civil immigration arrests in Virginia courthouses and other protected spaces unless supported by proper judicial authorization. These bills were

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Virginia LULAC Urges Governor Abigail Spanberger to Sign HB 650 and SB 351 Into Law Virginia LULAC, the Virginia chapter of the nation’s oldest and largest Latino civil rights advocacy organization, proudly supports House Bill 650 and Senate Bill 351 and strongly urges Governor Abigail Spanberger to sign these bills into law in their original form, without further amendment or delay. These bills represent a critical step toward ensuring that the Commonwe

Virginia LULAC proudly honors the extraordinary legacy and service of Delegate Michelle Maldonado, a dedicated public servant, trailblazer, advocate, and steadfast ally to the Latino community and all Virginians. First elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2021 and taking office in 2022, Delegate Maldonado served with distinction through three terms in the General Assembly, representing House District 20, one of the largest and most diverse Latino population distric

Virginia LULAC is in shock following today’s 4-3 decision by the Supreme Court of Virginia overturning the Commonwealth’s voter-approved congressional redistricting referendum. The ruling concludes months of legal and political battles surrounding one of the most consequential redistricting efforts in modern Virginia political history. (Axios) Virginia’s redistricting amendment can be traced back to the growing national redistricting war that intensified following recent effo