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What the latest DACA ruling means for Arizona Dreamers
Another federal court ruling against the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has left Arizona Dreamers in a continued...

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Sep 18, 20231 min read


DACA faces ongoing challenge, Az immigration advocates call for change
Tucson Sentinel: More than 30,000 DACA recipients call Arizona home, but a federal judge’s ruling last week — which determined the policy...

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Sep 18, 20234 min read


DACA faces ongoing challenge, AZ immigration advocates call for change
AZ Mirror: More than 30,000 DACA recipients call Arizona home, but a federal judge’s ruling earlier this week — which determined the...

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Sep 18, 20234 min read


Executive Director of LUCHA on the Endorsement of Raquel Teran for Congress
Statement from Alejandra Gomez Arizona and its communities are in the fight of their lives, facing multiple existential threats and...

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Sep 15, 20232 min read


US judge blocks 2 Arizona voting laws, saying feds, not state, govern voting rights
A federal judge dismantled new state laws on Thursday that required voters to prove their citizenship, agreeing in her ruling to allow...

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Sep 15, 20234 min read


Arizonans react to judge ruling the DACA the program illegal
Thousands in AZ can't apply for DACA. By Alexis Dominguez PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) - More than a decade after DACA protections for...

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Sep 14, 20232 min read


Bush Appointed Judge Hanen Declares DACA program Illegal
Living United for Change in Arizona Call on President Joe Biden & Congress to Enact Permanent Protections for Undocumented Communities &...

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Sep 13, 20233 min read


Hobbs Administration approves expanded paid parental leave
State employees may now be eligible for expanded paid parental leave. By: 13 News Staff, KOLD TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - State employees...

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Sep 8, 20232 min read


State of Arizona Expands Paid Family Leave Benefits For State Employees
Living United for Change in Arizona Celebrates Gov. Hobbs’ Announcement to Support Arizona’s Working Families and Create an Equitable and...

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Sep 7, 20232 min read


Post Primary Tucson Mayoral Poll Shows Mayor Regina Romero with Strong Position in Race
Change Research conducted a survey of likely voters in Tucson, AZ, August 16-20, 2023. A total of 538 likely November general election...

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Aug 25, 20237 min read


New York Times: How to Turn Anger and Fear Into Political Power
Latino organizers have the answers. When will party elites trust them? By Alejandra Gomez and Tomás Robles Jr. Ms. Gomez and Mr. Robles...

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Aug 24, 20238 min read


Mayor Regina Romero & Councilwoman Lane Santa Cruz Secure Major Victory: Tucson Emerges as Critical
Living United for Change in Arizona is thrilled to celebrate the victory of Mayor Regina Romero in the municipal primary.

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Aug 23, 20232 min read


Election of Tucson Mayor Regina Romero Emerges as Watershed Moment for Arizona Politics, Supporters
Mayor Regina Romero, Councilwoman Santa Cruz wins signal bigger political shifts By Staff Reports, Digital Free Press Living United for...

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Aug 6, 20232 min read


Historic Legislative Session Concludes with Major Victories for Arizona Communities...
Most notably, they secured $150 million for the Arizona Housing Trust Fund and $40 million for the Arizona Promise Program.

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Jul 31, 20233 min read


In Arizona, LUCHA is Building Power and Winning Elections
Living United for Change in Arizona has been organizing the state's most vulnerable populations and electing Democrats. By: Eoin Higgins...

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Mar 22, 20233 min read


Op-Ed: We Won’t Be Distracted. Senator Sinema Must Stop Blocking the Build Back Better Bill
By Alejandra Gomez, Co-Executive Director of LUCHA Too often in the halls of Congress, policy debates are sidelined for personality...
César Fierros
Oct 22, 20212 min read


Official Statement: We Do What Senator Sinema Doesn't - Advocate For Arizonans!
Statement by Co-Directors of LUCHA, Tomas Robles and Alejandra Gomez, and the entire organization. With all eyes on Arizona and Senator...
César Fierros
Oct 4, 20212 min read


LUCHA Responds To Parliamentarian Recommendation on Pathway to Citizenship
Phoenix, AZ — Sunday night, after weeks of anticipation the Senate Parliamentarian announced her recommendation against including the...
César Fierros
Sep 21, 20211 min read


“Utter Betrayal”: Angry Activists Who Helped Elect Kyrsten Sinema Say "She Has No Values"
Sinema once criticized the filibuster and mocked Joe Lieberman. Now she’s helping kill progressive legislation By: Igor Derysh Sen....

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Jul 3, 202125 min read


To Learn About the Democratic Party’s Future, Look at What Latino Organizers Did in Arizona
Leaders like Alex Gomez and Tomás Robles connected the party to issues voters cared about By: Hahrie Han and Liz McKenna It’s not...

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Feb 9, 20214 min read
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