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Jul 24, 2017

NHCSL Announces Winners of John S. Martinez Scholarship

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) announced today the winners of the John S. Martínez Leadership Scholarship. A $4,000 grant is provided for the first two years of college tuition to 11 highly deserving Latino students. This scholarship is possible thanks to the Comcast Foundation and their commitment to the Hispanic community, and now with the generous support of Honda.

Jul 19, 2017

First National Latino Group Pulls Convention from Texas, Boycotts State Due to SB4

WASHINGTON, DC – e National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) announced today that it is pulling their 15th Annual National Summit of State Legislators from Texas due to the anti-Latino, anti-rule of law bill enacted by the State known as SB4. The group was scheduled to hold their annual conclave in Austin in November but in the aftermath of SB4 it has decided to move their convention to Chicago instead. NHCSL thus becomes the first major national Latino organization to boycott the Lone Star State because of its strong opposition to the controversial law.

Jul 19, 2017

Primer Grupo Latino Nacional Cancela Convencion en Texas, Anuncia Boicot Por SB4

WASHINGTON, DC – El Caucus Nacional de Legisladores Estatales Hispanos (NHCSL, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció hoy la cancelación de su 15ta Cumbre Anual Nacional de Legisladores Estatales Hispanos que se iba a llevar a cabo en Texas, dado la ley anti latina, anti imperio de la ley, que aprobó el estado, conocida como SB4. El grupo tenía confirmada su reunión anual en Austin en noviembre pero luego de la controversia causada por SB4 decidieron mover su convención a Chicago en vez. NHCSL por ende se convierte en la primera organización latina a nivel nacional en boicotear a Texas por su oposición a la controversial ley.

Jun 29, 2017

Legisladores Hispanos Piden al Congreso Rechazar Legislacion Antiinmigrante

WASHINGTON, DC – Mientras la Cámara de Representantes federal se apresta a votar sobre dos proyectos de ley antiinmigrantes hoy, el Caucus Nacional de Legisladores Estatales Hispanos (NHCSL, por sus siglas en inglés), le hizo un llamado a los Miembros del Congreso a que se opongan a medidas legislativas que pondrían a las comunidades en mayor peligro y que pudieran ser inconstitucionales. Los legisladores estatales latinos dijeron que el “Proyecto de Ley Contra el Santuario para Criminales” (H.R. 3003) y el proyecto “Kate’s Law” (H.R. 3004) violan los principios de derechos estatales y recortaría fondos críticos para las agencias de ley y orden en vecindarios alrededor del país.

Jun 29, 2017

Hispanic Legislators Call on Congress to Vote Against Anti-Immigrant Legislation

WASHINGTON, DC – As the U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on two anti-immigrant pieces of legislation today, the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL), called on Members of Congress to oppose bills that would make communities less safe and that could be found unconstitutional. Latino state lawmakers stated that the “No Sanctuary for Criminals Act” (H.R. 3003) and “Kate’s Law” (H.R. 3004) fly against the principles of states’ rights and would cut critical law enforcement funding for neighborhoods across the country.

Apr 17, 2017

Latino Legislators Call on Arkansas Governor to Stop String of Executions Scheduled for Next Week

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL), called on Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchison to immediately stop the execution of eight human beings that are set to face capital punishment starting on Monday. NHCSL has repeatedly called on Congress and the states to put an end to this inhumane practice, approving a bipartisan resolution last year calling for the end of the death penalty in the United States. In addition, earlier this week, NHCSL joined several organizations from across the ideological spectrum, including their partners at Equal Justice USA, co-signing a letter to Arkansas Governor Hutchison requesting a stay of the 8 pending executions.

Feb 17, 2017

Latino Leaders in Support of David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans' Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), a coalition of 40 of the nation’s preeminent Latino advocacy organizations, supports the newly confirmed Secretary of Veterans Affairs, David Shulkin, and is encouraged by his ability to continue improving the state of veterans’ affairs in our nation. Secretary Shulkin has also vowed to improve accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs. NHLA is pleased by this commitment, particularly to the extent that Latinos comprise a large percentage of service men and women in our nation, including representing the largest single group of veterans under 34 years old.

Feb 3, 2017

Latino Legislators Concerned Over Targeting of Legal Immigrants in Possible New Executive Order

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) today expressed concern over reports that President Trump is considering issuing new executive orders (EOs) targeting legal immigrants for deportation and further restricting the requirements on legal immigration. The additional EOs would come after the recent controversial orders that target immigrants and refugees. NHCSL urges President Trump to immediately revoke the EOs already in effect. In addition, the bipartisan group of over 400 Latino state legislators from the 50 states and territories urged the Administration to take into consideration the views of state and local governments prior to issuing any additional executive actions in order to avoid further harm to communities throughout the nation.

Feb 3, 2017

Legisladores Hispanos Preocupados con Posibles Ordenes Ejecutivas para Deportar Inmigrantes Legales

WASHINGTON, DC – El Caucus Nacional de Legisladores Estatales Hispanos (NHCSL, por sus siglas en inglés), hoy expresó sus graves preocupaciones sobre reportajes que indican que el Presidente Trump está considerando firmar órdenes ejecutivas (EOs en inglés) para deportar algunos inmigrantes legales y restringir aún más los requisitos para la migración legal. Las EOs adicionales vendrían luego de que otras recientes órdenes controversiales se firmaron dirigidos a inmigrantes y refugiados. NHCSL le hizo un llamado al Presidente Trump a que inmediatamente revoque las órdenes existentes. Además, la agrupación de más de 400 legisladores estatales hispanos de los 50 estados y territorios también le solicitó a la Administración a que tome en consideración las opiniones de los gobiernos estatales y locales antes de tomar acciones ejecutivas adicionales para evitar mayores daños a comunidades a través de la nación.