Voting Rights Project
SCOTUS Affirms Washington State’s Voting Rights Protective Measures
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White Paper → COVID-19
The Economic Recovery & Entrepreneurship Project (TEREP)
Supporting Latino entrepreneurship is vital for empowerment in the U.S., as the 5 million Latino-owned businesses are key to wealth and stability. However, these entrepreneurs face challenges like loan access, business growth, and networking. Traditional financial views often underestimate Latinos' leadership potential. The Economic Recovery and Entrepreneurship Project at UCLA LPPI aims to provide Latino business owners with the necessary tools to navigate the 21st-century economy successfully.
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Demography & Population Studies
The Latino Data Hub: Uncover the power of data-informed change
This free and public resource is the first of its kind and provides community-based organizations, policymakers, media outlets, philanthropists, and the private sector with downloadable data, interactive visualizations, and resources about a wide range of issues, including housing, education, health care access, income, poverty rates, and much more.
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Expert Issues Brief → Education
LATINOS IN CALIFORNIA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS: WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR
Using institutional student records and survey data, this issue brief explores the academic and labor market experiences and outcomes of Latino students and graduates of community college baccalaureate (CCB) programs. Although more research is needed to examine the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of CCB programs, this study’s findings suggest that these programs show promise for the Latino community.
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White Paper → COVID-19
Business as Usual: Entrepreneurs of Color in California Experience Challenges
This exploratory study investigates the experiences of ethnic small business owners on the topics of access to capital, digital technology, climate change, sustainability and the impacts of COVID-19.
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THERE IS NO AMERICAN AGENDA WITHOUT A LATINO AGENDA
The UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute addresses the most critical domestic policy challenges facing Latinos and other communities of color through research, advocacy, mobilization, and leadership development to expand genuine opportunity for all Americans.
Our Projects
The Latino
Data Hub
The Latino Data Hub provides tools to expand economic opportunity and political representation.
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The Economic Recovery & Entrepreneurship Project
Supporting Latino entrepreneurship is crucial to empowering Latinos in the United States.
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Latina Futures: 
transforming the nation through law & policy
Leading the way for Latina lawyers to advance justice and dignity for all.
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Recent Projects & Reports
Expert Issues Brief
Education
Latinos In California’s Community College Bachelor’s Degree Programs: What We Know So Far
Expert Issues Brief
Housing & Homelessness
The Full Spectrum of Latinx Homelessness: Understanding and Addressing Doubling Up
White Paper
COVID-19
Business as Usual: Entrepreneurs of Color in Arizona Face Challenges in Climate Change and Sustainability in a Post-COVID Economy
Expert Issues Brief
Education
The Impact of a Broken Immigration System on U.S. Students and Schools
Voting Rights Project
The UCLA Voting Rights Project is the flagship project of the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute aimed at creating an accessible and equitable system of voting for all Americans through impact litigation, research, and clinical education to expand access to the ballot box.
Recent News & Press
Voting Rights Project
UCLA VRP Prevails at the U.S. Supreme Court and Secures New Map for Latino/a Voters in Washington State
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Demography & Population Studies
Estudio de UCLA LPPI Resalta la Resiliencia de los Latinos en el Condado de FresnoÂ
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Voting Rights Project
Voting Rights Win in New Mexico: Navajo Community Gains Equal Opportunity to Elect Preferred Candidates in Second San Juan County Commission District
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