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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.
The case study examines the experiences of three longstanding nonprofit organizations —Inclusive Action for the City, Central City Neighborhood Partners, and the Central American Resource Center—whose deep roots in the community made them uniquely equipped to respond when formal systems could not reach residents most in need.
Read More | March 18, 2026
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 year’s theme frames LPPI’s 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
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