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Policy Report → Democracy & Voting Rights Latino Representation in the Judiciary of California
This report examines the diversity of California’s two highest courts to quantify Latina and Latino representation in these institutions.
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Data for Action → Environment and Climate Resilience Wildfires and Latino Communities
Together with the UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge, the LPPI research team will develop ongoing analyses that examine the short and long-term consequences of the wildfires on Latino communities—focusing on health vulnerabilities, economic disruptions, and gaps in preparedness.
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Policy Report → Jobs & Labor On the Frontlines: Automation Risks for Latino Workers in California
While technological innovation has the potential to enhance productivity and improve quality of life, it also risks exacerbating existing inequalities. This first-of-its-kind policy report highlights the vulnerability of California’s Latino workers to routine automation, providing recommendations to address this pressing issue.
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Policy Report → Jobs & Labor The Labor Market Experiences of Working-Age Afro-Latinxs
This report analyzes labor market outcomes for working age Afro-Latinx workers from 2010 to 2022.
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Expert Issues Brief → Civil Rights Latino is Not a Race: Understanding Lived Experiences Through Street Race
This expert issues brief discusses the impact of recent changes to the race and ethnicity questions on Census surveys, and advocates for the addition of a new question on street race.
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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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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.

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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 2050 Lab
When Latinas Lead, Everyone Thrives.
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Recent Projects & Reports
Policy Report Democracy & Voting Rights
Balancing the Bench: Examining the Representation of Latinas and Latinos in the Judiciary of California
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Policy Report Health
Born into Uncertainty: The Health and Social Costs of Ending Birthright Citizenship
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Policy Report Jobs & Labor
On the Frontlines: Automation Risks for Latino Workers in California
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Data for Action Environment & Climate Resilience
Wildfires and Latino Communities: Analysis of Residents, Workers, and Jobs in LA County Fire Evacuation Zones
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Recent News & Press
Latino Data Hub Data Brief Highlights Key Facts About Latinos in Maricopa County, AZ
Demography & Population Studies
Latino Data Hub Data Brief Highlights Key Facts About Latinos in Maricopa County, AZ
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UCLA Report Reveals Stark Latino Underrepresentation in California’s Judiciary
Democracy & Voting Rights
UCLA Report Reveals Stark Latino Underrepresentation in California’s Judiciary
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New UCLA Analysis Warns of Devastating Health and Social Consequences of Ending Birthright Citizenship
Environment & Climate Resilience
New UCLA Analysis Warns of Devastating Health and Social Consequences of Ending Birthright Citizenship
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UCLA LPPI Appoints Former California Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia as Senior Advisor for Policy and Public Affairs
Environment & Climate Resilience
UCLA LPPI Appoints Former California Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia as Senior Advisor for Policy and Public Affairs
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