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UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute is committed to shaping a new narrative so that Latinos are meaningfully considered in all policymaking conversations.

Event Demography & Population Studies

2nd Annual Latino Policy Day 2026

Latino Policy Day 2026: Building Systems for the New Normal: Data-Driven Solutions When Crisis Becomes Constant Description: Southern California’s Latino communities no longer face isolated emergencies; they navigate compounding crises that reveal how our systems were never designed for their resilience. From the wildfires to immigration enforcement, these communities have experienced the destabilization of entire…

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Housing & Homelessness

New UCLA Research Finds Most Fire-Impacted Rental Housing In Altadena Shows No Signs Of Rebuilding One Year After The Eaton Fire

Analysis shows that nearly 7 in 10 severely fire-damaged homes show no progress toward rebuilding, with Black and Asian homeowners most likely to remain stalled.

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Event Demography & Population Studies

Webinar Jan. 6: The Altadena Recovery: Who Gets to Come Back?

This webinar spotlights LPPI’s latest research on wildfire recovery and brings community leaders into conversation to assess progress one year after the fire, and chart priorities for an equitable recovery and long-term resilience.

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Environment & Climate Resilience

UCLA LPPI Announces Advisory Board to Guide Research on Altadena Housing Recovery

The newly formed Board is dedicated to grounding the research in community experience and ensuring local data is accurate, timely, and relevant to recovery partners, residents, advocates, and policymakers. Every member brings expertise in housing, land use, tenant protection, small-business recovery, and community-led rebuilding.

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Demography & Population Studies

UCLA Research Warns Immigration Crackdown Could Undermine State Economies

This brief highlights the essential role Latino immigrant workers play in sustaining state economies and shows the economic risks states face if this workforce is reduced.

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