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

January 7, 2026 Virginia LULAC proudly congratulates Commissioner Karen Guevara on her recent election as Vice Chair of the Arlington County Planning Commission . Commissioner Guevara has been a strong voice for her community, and in this leadership role she continues to advance Latino representation and civic engagement in Arlington. She is the first Latina Vice Chair of the Arlington County Planning Commission, helping ensure that diverse community perspectives are includ

January 6th, 2026 Virginia LULAC calls on the United States Congress and federal administration to act with urgency, humanity, and accountability in response to the rapidly unfolding crisis in Venezuela following the recent U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro . While Maduro has been widely criticized for his authoritarian rule, the means by which he was removed , a U.S. military intervention that has significantly

Virginia LULAC’s mission is to make Virginia a safe, welcoming, and just place for all residents. This year, our advocacy will focus on advancing inclusive public safety, protecting privacy, and expanding access to essential services. Among our policy priorities for 2026, the following three initiatives will be at the forefront of our work: 1- End State-Level Cooperation with ICE and Block 287(g) Agreements Policy Statement: Virginia LULAC calls for the elimination of a

Richmond, VA — November 2025 - Virginia LULAC is proud to share an analysis from Politica, a Virginia-based political data and analysis firm, to present the following insights from the 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election. From their findings, we derive key takeaways focused on Latino communities across the Commonwealth. We hope this information brings rigorous, data-driven analysis to inform policy, outreach, and community engagement. What the Data from Politica Shows The 2

We at Virginia LULAC are pleased to highlight our member Federico Cura for his recent appearance on national media, program Ángulo on NTN24, where he offered insightful analysis of the election of Zohran Mamdani — a historic milestone in American urban politics. Mamdani will become the 111th mayor of New York City, the first Muslim to hold the office, and at age 34 one of the youngest in a century. Federico’s participation reflects the kind of advocacy and civic involvement

For Immediate Release November 6, 2025 Arlington, VA — Virginia LULAC, the Virginia State chapter of the nations oldest and largest Latino civil rights advocacy organization, proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to all of our incoming elected leaders in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Their victories are a testament to the increasing power of civic engagement and reflect the growing voice of the Latino community in state and local governance. Statewide Offices Abigai

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Richmond, VA – Virginia LULAC, the Virginia chapter of the nation’s oldest and largest Largest civil rights organization, calls upon all eligible Latinos in Virginia to vote —not just this election, but in every election ahead. Virginia is home to over 900,000 Latinos , representing roughly 10.6 % of the state’s population. ( Encyclopedia Virginia ) This growing demographic is economically, socially, and culturally woven into the fabric of our Commonw

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Washington, DC – Virginia LULAC proudly recognizes Carla Bustillos, co-founder of the Venezuelan American Caucus and a dedicated Virginia LULAC member, for her outstanding leadership in advocating for the Venezuelan community and Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Last Friday, Bustillos held a press briefing at the Simon Bolívar Statue in Washington, DC, calling for stronger protections and support for Venezuelan immigrants who were promised security under TPS. Her efforts exe