Immigrant Rights
← Back to IssuesImmigrants are central to the nation’s economy, but are too often excluded from economic and social policies that expand opportunity. UCLA LPPI leverages empirical research to improve the quality of life for immigrants and combat discriminatory policies and programs.
What You Need to Know:
60%
60% of ICE detainees tested have coronavirus.
82%
82% of the public supports releasing child detainees to family members or sponsors.
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COVID-19 and Migrant Child Detainees: Releasing & Treating Children in Detention 
Expert Issues Brief → Civil Rights
COVID-19 and Migrant Child Detainees: Releasing & Treating Children in Detention
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News & Press
Coronavirus aid recognizes California’s undocumented as essential workers, Latino advocates say 
Democracy & Voting Rights
Coronavirus aid recognizes California’s undocumented as essential workers, Latino advocates say
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Coronavirus checks aren’t coming for many in America’s Latino and Asian communities Democracy & Voting Rights
Coronavirus checks aren’t coming for many in America’s Latino and Asian communities
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Possible changes to DACA create uncertainty for undocumented students Immigrant Rights
Possible changes to DACA create uncertainty for undocumented students
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Here’s What Angelenos Need To Know About Taxes And Coronavirus Democracy & Voting Rights
Here’s What Angelenos Need To Know About Taxes And Coronavirus
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Our research library provides access to our original research, policy reports, and other assets to expand the understanding and attention to Latino issues.