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The UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute team is devoted to advocating for communities of color across the U.S.
UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute is committed to shaping a new narrative so that Latinos are meaningfully considered in all policymaking conversations.
Latinos are a driving force in the U.S. economy. They account for nearly one-fifth of the population, drive workforce growth, anchor essential industries, and contribute more than $4.1 trillion annually to the U.S. GDP, an economy larger than that of most countries in the world.
Read More | March 11, 2026
The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute and the Arizona State University School of Transborder Studies will host a panel discussion on April 8 that confronts a sobering reality: Latinos represent a significant share of the immigration enforcement workforce even as enforcement actions disproportionately target Latino communities.
This yearโs theme frames LPPIโs research as essential civic infrastructure: evidence that protects community health, strengthens economic stability, and supports institutions in responding effectively during disruption and recovery.
Read More | March 4, 2026
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.
Read More | February 25, 2026
This webinar spotlights LPPIโs 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.ย
Read More | November 20, 2025
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