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SCOTUS Affirms Washington State’s Voting Rights Protective Measures

The U.S. Supreme Court decided not to review a ruling by the Washington Supreme Court that supports the Washington Voting Rights Act. This action on Gimenez v. Frankin County by the Court means that the measures set by Washington State to prevent unfair reduction of voting power and to guarantee equitable representation for minority voters remain effective.

UCLA VRP Prevails at the U.S. Supreme Court and Secures New Map for Latino/a Voters in Washington State

Latino voters in the Yakima Valley region of Washington State will now, for the first time, have an opportunity to elect three candidates of choice to the Washington Legislature in 2024.

Webinar: Unlocking Insights for Equitable Change

In a world where reliable data is key to shaping policies and fostering inclusive growth, the absence of comprehensive data on communities of color poses a critical challenge. As we navigate the complex aftermath of COVID-19, rising wealth inequality, environmental crises, and threats to democracy, understanding ethnic/racial, economic, and other disparities is essential for effective decision-making.

Estudio de UCLA LPPI Resalta la Resiliencia de los Latinos en el Condado de Fresno

El Latino Data Hub del Instituto de Política Pública de UCLA (UCLA LPPI por sus siglas en inglés), publicó una estudio informativo en la que analiza las características socioeconómicas de la población latina del Condado de Fresno, entre las que se incluyen el empleo, propiedad de vivienda, y niveles de pobreza. La hoja informativa titulada “Datos sobre los Latinos en el Condado de Fresno, California,” utilizó datos del Latino Data Hub derivados de la muestra de cinco años de la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense (ACS por sus siglas en inglés) del 2021 elaborada por el Buró del Censo de los Estados Unidos.

Voting Rights Win in New Mexico: Navajo Community Gains Equal Opportunity to Elect Preferred Candidates in Second San Juan County Commission District

The lawsuit challenged San Juan County’s 2021 redistricting map for county commission districts, which unlawfully diluted the voting power of Navajo voters. The map packed Navajo citizens into District 1, which had an 83% Native American Voting Age Population (VAP), while reducing the Native American VAP in District 2 below the level necessary to provide Navajo voters with an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice, as required by Section 2 of the federal Voting Rights Act.

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