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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Rafael Benavides, media@mifamiliavota.org WASHINGTON, DC – In response to the U.S. Department of Justice’s indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center, President and CEO of Mi Familia Vota, Héctor Sánchez Barba, issued the following statement: “For more than 50 years, the Southern Poverty Law Center has been on the frontlines…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Rafael Benavides, media@mifamiliavota.org WASHINGTON, DC – Héctor Sánchez Barba, President and CEO of Mi Familia Vota, issued a statement after Senate Republicans passed a partisan budget resolution that hands over billions to ICE and Border Patrol without any guardrails while blocking attempts to lower costs for American families: “Choosing to…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Rafael Benavides, media@mifamiliavota.org WASHINGTON, DC – Héctor Sánchez Barba, President and CEO of Mi Familia Vota, issued a statement on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act failing to advance in the U.S. Senate: “Quick action and mobilization from our communities stopped legislation aimed at suppressing millions of voices,…

Pivotal agenda covers economic equity, fair representation, health care access, immigrant rights and the protection of voting rights  (Atlanta, GA)  In a powerful demonstration of unity at a crucial time for our democracy, leaders from Black and Latino communities are coming together as a decisive force to unveil a bold and meaningful policy agenda. Today,…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Rafael Benavides, media@mifamiliavota.org WASHINGTON, DC – Hector Sanchez Barba, President and CEO of Mi Familia Vota, issued the following statement as the Supreme Court begins hearing oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara: “Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship clearly goes against the protections enshrined in the 14th Amendment that ensure…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Rafael Benavides, media@mifamiliavota.org WASHINGTON, DC – Mi Familia Vota has issued a statement on the sexual assault allegations against the late César Chávez. “We are deeply shocked and saddened by the serious allegations that have emerged regarding César Chávez. These reports of abuse are against everything we stand and fight…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Rafael Benavides, media@mifamiliavota.org WASHINGTON, DC – The Florida House on Wednesday passed HB 991, a sweeping voter purge bill that would require burdens to voting, including new documentation requirements, proof of citizenship and changes to acceptable voter identification. Soraya Marquez, Florida State Director at Mi Familia Vota, issued the following…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Rafael Benavides, media@mifamiliavota.org WASHINGTON, DC – Héctor Sánchez Barba, President and CEO of Mi Familia Vota, issued a statement following the news that U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem has been fired from her position by President Trump: “Kristi Noem leaves DHS in disgrace — and she…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Rafael Benavides, media@mifamiliavota.org WASHINGTON, DC – Today, California U.S. Senator Alex Padilla will deliver a Spanish response following Trump’s State of the Union. In response, Mi Familia Vota Board Chair, Efrain Escobedo issued the following statement. “The words we will hear from Senator Padilla is not just a political moment,…

Consequential agenda to cover the economy, health care, immigration, and civil rights priorities will come out on April 4th FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Rafael Benavides, media@mifamiliavota.org WASHINGTON, DC – To commemorate the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination 58 years ago and honor his enduring legacy, Martin Luther King III and Arndrea…