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The UCLA Voting Rights Project is a project of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs aimed at creating an accessible and equitable system of voting for all Americans through impact litigation, research, and clinical education to expand access to the ballot box.

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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.

UCLA LPPI Applauds the Appointment of Brenda Solórzano as President & CEO of The California Endowment

“UCLA LPPI warmly celebrates the historic appointment of Brenda Solórzano as President and CEO of The California Endowment. Solórzano’s distinguished career, deeply rooted in health equity and community-centered philanthropy, sets a new horizon for the Endowment’s mission to enhance the health and well-being of all Californians. Underscored by an unwavering commitment to social justice and equity, her vision signals a promising chapter in the fight against health disparities.”

New Study Illuminates Latino Resilience in Fresno County

The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute Latino Data Hub released a new data brief that analyzes the Fresno County Latino population’s socioeconomic characteristics, including employment, homeownership and poverty rates. The data brief titled “Facts about Latinos in Fresno County, California” used data from the Latino Data Hub, which draws from the 2021 pooled 5-year American Community Survey (ACS).

Federal Judge Approves Redistricting Map Favoring Latino Representation in Washington State

A U.S. Federal District Judge approved Remedial Map 3B for legislative redistricting in Washington State, enhancing Latino representation. The UCLA Voting Rights Project (UCLA VRP) argued that Map 3B was preferred for its ability to consolidate Latino communities into a unified district, thereby enhancing their voting strength and ensuring their voices are heard in legislative processes.

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