March 3, 2026   Virginia LULAC, the state chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens, the nations Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Advocacy Organization condemns the actions of this sitting President in 2026 for his orders for use of U.S. military assets in Iran on February 27–28, 2026. What began with U.S. and allied strikes against Iranian targets has rapidly escalated into one of the most serious confrontations between major powers in recent history.   O

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2026 Virginia — The Virginia League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) , the state chapter of the nation’s oldest and largest Latino civil rights advocacy organization, expresses deep concern about the passage of the Laken Riley Act , which we believe undermines fundamental principles of fairness, due process, and justice. The law — enacted by the 119th U.S. Congress and signed by the President on January 29, 2025 — mandates sweeping immi

March 1, 2026 Virginia LULAC  proudly recognizes and thanks Delegate Elizabeth Guzmán  and her fellow House patrons for their strong advocacy on behalf of immigrant communities and meaningful immigration reform in the Commonwealth. Virginia LULAC extends its deepest appreciation  to Delegate Guzmán and the following Delegates for their commitment to protecting civil liberties and advancing immigrant protections through legislation: Dan I. Helmer Irene Shin Kathy K. Tran Eliza

March 1, 2026 Virginia LULAC  today calls on Governor Abigail Spanberger  to take the next decisive step in protecting Virginia communities by signing legislation that would ban all immigration enforcement agreements in the Commonwealth . We commend Governor Spanberger for her leadership on this issue — beginning with her executive actions upon taking office, including rescinding former Governor Youngkin’s Executive Order 47  and issuing directives to end existing 287(g) agre

March 1, 2026 Senator Saddam Salim Delegate Alfonso Lopez Virginia LULAC  proudly announces its strong support and heartfelt appreciation  for the introduction and advancement of Virginia Senate Bill 783  and House Bill 1441  in the 2026 General Assembly session. These companion bills have been authored to rein in and provide guardrails around state and local law-enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities represent critical protections for all Virgin

🎉 A Heartfelt Congratulations to Tarrazzia Martin! 🎉 Virginia LULAC is honored and thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of one of our most inspiring leaders, Tarrazzia Martin . She has been recognized as a Top Afro-Latina by TopLatinosUS , an honor that highlights her powerful journey of breaking barriers and leading with fearless dedication. In addition, Tarrazzia has been nominated for the prestigious 2026 Prince William Living Influential Women Awards — a

February 2026   This Black History Month , Virginia LULAC proudly honors the rich heritage, resilience, creativity, and global impact of Afro-Latinos  throughout the United States. We want to celebrate our Afro-Latinidad and uplift the stories of those whose courage, intellect, and artistry have shaped our country, to confront systems that have attempted to erase our history, and to affirm a fundamental truth: Blackness is integral, powerful, and inseparable from the history

January 19, 2026   Virginia LULAC — the Virginia chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens — is committed to advancing opportunities, civic engagement, and equity for Latino communities and allies throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our work focuses on strengthening community voices, promoting access to quality education and economic opportunity, protecting civil rights, and encouraging robust participation in the civic process.   In order to expand our imp

Virginia LULAC is proud to support House Bills 1438 and 1441, and we are grateful for the strong coalition of advocacy partners whom we have stood with in advancing these critical protections.  We thank our ongoing efforts in partnership with Virginia immigration and civil-rights organizations — including the Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (VACIR), the ACLU of Virginia, the Legal Aid Justice Center, Dreamers’ Mothers in Action, and the Virginia Coalition of Latino Or

From Maine to Minnesota to Ohio, thousands of brave Americans are standing together to reclaim our cities and our democratically governed states from fear, divisiveness, and abuse by the trump regime.   It’s time to free our cities from MAGA GOP militias masquerading as legitimate law enforcement, which this corrupt trump regime is using for extortion to get states to hand over lists of voters so that the Maga GOP can corrupt elections it knows it can no longer win fair and s

To the people of Virginia, to the people of this nation, and to the people of the world:   Today, We write with both gratitude and urgency .   Gratitude —for leadership that recognizes the humanity, dignity, and constitutional rights of every person . And urgency —because the violations of trust, fear, and systemic overreach  that so many communities have endured must never be forgotten.   Governor Abigail Spanberger’s directive to end mandatory cooperation between Virginia s

February 6, 2026 Virginia League of United Latin American Citizens (Virginia LULAC)  announced that it submitted a formal letter of support yesterday for Senate Bill 783 , legislation that would limit agreements between state and local law-enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities and strengthen transparency and accountability in community policing.   SB 783, introduced by Senator Saddam Salim, seeks to place meaningful limitations on federal immigration enforc

February 6, 2026   Virginia LULAC  celebrates the decisive action taken by Governor Abigail Spanberger  to fundamentally reshape how law enforcement in the Commonwealth of Virginia engages with federal immigration authorities. Governor Spanberger’s executive directive ending Virginia’s participation in Section 287(g)  immigration enforcement agreements demonstrates a clear commitment to protecting all Virginians, strengthening community trust in law enforcement, and upholding

In the heart of Hampton Roads in one of Virginia’s most vibrant, diverse, and culturally enriched communities we are privileged to celebrate a remarkable public servant, educator, and trailblazing Latina leader: Maritsa Alger . Virginia League of United Latin American Citizens  (LULAC) proudly honors Ms. Alger for her first year serving on the Newport News School Board , where her passion, resilience, and commitment to educational excellence have already made a meaningful imp

February 5, 2026 Virginia LULAC , the Virginia chapter of the nation’s oldest and largest Latino civil rights advocacy organization, strongly supports SB 783 and amending SB 783 to better protect Virginia communities and defend against federal overreach . We urge the members of the Virginia Senate  to adopt amendments that strengthen this bill and ensure it serves as a robust safeguard for all residents of the Commonwealth.   We encourage the Senators to include clear, strong

January 26, 2026 Virginia LULAC unequivocally condemns  the killing of Alex Pretti  and Rene Good . We mourn their deaths and demand accountability for the circumstances that took their lives. These were not random individuals — they were defenders of human dignity and advocates for immigrant rights on American soil. Their deaths are unacceptable.   According to family and independent reporting, Alex Jeffrey Pretti , age 37, was an intensive care nurse at the Veterans Affairs

January 21, 2026   Virginia LULAC proudly applauds and expresses our sincere gratitude to Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger for her decisive leadership in rescinding Executive Order 47 , including the Commonwealth’s participation in a 287(g)  immigration enforcement directive that had encouraged state and local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. By signing this rescission on her first day in office, Governor Spanberger took an important ste

Pictured Above:  Loudoun County immigration accountability gathering — Sonia Ballinger speaking, joined by Virginia LULAC members Oriella Mejía and Andy Perez in support. In Memoriam , Virginia LULAC mourns the tragic loss of Renee Nicole Good , a mother, poet, musician, and community member whose life was cut short during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minneapolis. Renee’s death has sent shockwaves across the nation and has become a painful symbol of wha

January 10, 2026   On January 7, 2026, 37-year-old Renée Nicole Good , a U.S. citizen and mother of three, was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota during a large federal immigration enforcement operation. Ms. Good was in her vehicle near the scene when several ICE agents approached her. According to multiple news reports and available video evidence, she attempted to drive away from the situation but was shot by an

January 8, 2026   Virginia LULAC proudly celebrates and honors three remarkable Latina leaders who have completed their first year serving on local School Boards — Marcia St John-Cunning (Fairfax County), Diana Brown (Manassas City), and Zuraya Tapia-Hadley (Arlington) .   Their election and service represent not only personal accomplishments, but also a meaningful step forward in advancing Latino representation, educational influence, and community engagement in Virginia’s p