

Immigrant Rights
Immigrants 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.
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Featured Projects


Criminalizing Humanitarian Aid at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Temporary Protected Status for Central American Immigrants: Advancing Immigrant Integration Despite Its Uncertainty

Undocumented During COVID-19: Essential for the Economy but Excluded from Relief
News & Press

Kelly Lytle Hernández in El Paso Matters: “Opinion: Challenging the racist underpinnings of laws criminalizing undocumented immigration”
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Michael Méndez in UCI News: “UCI researcher gets NSF-backed grant to study wildfires’ effects on farmworkers”
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Nick Gonzalez in San Francisco Chronicle: “My grandfather’s labor helped America become a superpower. It’s time this country recognizes him for it”
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Amada Armenta in Los Angeles Times: “ICE poised for changes as Biden nominee heads to Senate for confirmation vote”
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Research Library
Our research library provides access to our original research, policy reports, and other assets to expand the understanding and attention to Latino issues.