The Top 10 States With The Largest Latino Populations

The Top 10 States With The Largest Latino Populations

Mary Mata June 14, 2011

Looking at the most recent Census data allows us to obtain a clearer picture of how, precisely, Latinos are growing as a population in this country. However, looking at this […]

States React Differently To Immigration Law

Mary Mata June 10, 2011

A controversial immigration enforcement program has been suspended in New York, while Texas looks to expand it. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently suspended the Secure Communities program, which is […]

Redistricting Roundup: CO, IL, WI, NV, FL & TX

Mary Mata June 6, 2011

Thought it would be another good time to look at redistricting around the country and how that’s affecting Latinos. We’ve written about some recent cases: Nebraska California Texas and Texas […]

Illinois Redistricting Hurts Latino Voters

Mary Mata May 25, 2011

A new map of legislative boundaries in Illinois drawn up by legislators violates the rights of Latino voters, according to a Latino legal rights group. The Mexican American Legal Defense […]

Rep. Gutiérrez, Latinos Line Up In Chicago Mayoral Race

Mary Mata January 11, 2011

There are currently two Latino candidates for mayor in Chicago, both are running against former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and other candidates, but a divide has fallen […]

Illinois Could Add Latino Congressional District

Mary Mata December 30, 2010

Even though Illinois lost a congressional seat in the recent Census, the fact that the state’s growth was fueled by Latinos may mean the new congressional districts will have to […]

Latino Voters Save the Senate & Other News

Mary Mata November 4, 2010

Ho hum, another election down.  Let’s see how Latino voters fared in this election: They saved Harry Reid and the U.S. Senate from Republican takeover. Latinos voted mostly Democratic. Three […]