LUCHA Condemns Passage of SB 1610, Urges Governor Hobbs to Veto This Dangerous Attack on Due Process and Human Rights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2025 Contact: press@luchaaz.org PHOENIX — Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) strongly...
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Rep. Juan Ciscomani Votes for Budget That Will Lead to Massive Slashing of Vital Programs for Working Families While Bankrolling Tax Breaks For Billionaires
Rep. Juan Ciscomani voted for a House budget resolution that slashes Medicaid, food assistance, and other critical programs Arizonans rely on—all to fund massive tax cuts for billionaires while ignoring Arizona’s affordable housing crisis and underfunded public schools. Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) condemns this vote as part of a broader effort by Republicans
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Feb 262 min read
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In Arizona, Immigrants are Here to Stay!
Phoenix, Arizona– Arizona polling has confirmed that Prop 314 -a statewide ballot measure crafted by MAGA extremists as part of Trump’s Proj
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Nov 8, 20242 min read
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LUCHA Vows to Stand Strong with Communities Trump Seeks to Persecute: Despite Harris Loss LUCHA’s Grassroots Power Delivers Major Wins in Arizona, Drives Record Latino Support for Democrats in 2024 El
Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) knocked on over 630,000 doors to elect LUCHA Blue candidates. This unprecedented work paid off i
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Nov 6, 20242 min read
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LUCHA and Data For Social Good Reveal Largest Survey of Latino Voters in Arizona with Groundbreaking Values Cluster Data Analysis
oday, Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA), in partnership with Data For Social Good, released the findings of a comprehensive study
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Oct 15, 20243 min read
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LUCHA TRAVELS TO NEW ORLEANS TO SHOW NATIONAL SOLIDARITY WITH ALLIES, AWAITING FATE OF DACA IN 5TH CIRCUIT COURT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2024 NEW ORLEANS — Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) joined immigrants, advocates, and...
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Oct 11, 20244 min read
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MAGA-Dominated SCOTUS Strikes Another Blow to Voting Rights, Targeting Black, Brown, and Indigenous Communities
Official Statement from Living United for Change in Arizona August 22, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOENIX – In a decision that...
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Aug 22, 20242 min read
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Crypto and MAGA Money Candidate Ansari Gets Across the Finish Line - Terán and Community Narrowly Lose Resilient Grassroots Race
Official Statement by Living United for Change in Arizona FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2024 PHOENIX – Despite a relentless and...
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Aug 20, 20242 min read
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LUCHA & Poder in Action Condemn GOP-packed Arizona Supreme Court for Opening the Door to Mass Deportations & Police Harassment
August 14, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOENIX – Today, the Arizona Supreme Court once again revealed its true colors as a GOP-packed...
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Aug 14, 20242 min read
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Governor Tim Walz is the Unapologetic Progressive Champion Voters Deserve as their Vice Presidential Nominee
LUCHA's Official Statement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 2024 PHOENIX – Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) is thrilled to...
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Aug 6, 20242 min read
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Democracy Should Not Be Bought
Living United for Change in Arizona vows to await a recount to ensure every voter can have their voice heard in historic CD3 race for...
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Aug 5, 20242 min read
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LUCHA Congratulates Endorsed Candidates on Campaign Efforts & Victories!
Primaries are Too Close to Call. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOENIX – With Primary election results still rolling in, we wanted to take a...
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Aug 1, 20242 min read
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LUCHA Endorsed Terán Poised for Victory for CD3 Primary Race.
Terán’s Likely win in November will Make her the First Latina Elected to Congress out of Arizona. PHOENIX - In a historic effort, Victory...
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Jul 29, 20241 min read
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President Biden Passes the Torch. LUCHA Urges Voters to Rally Behind Kamala Harris and Defeat Donald Trump, Once Again
LUCHA's Official Statement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, July 21, 2024 PHOENIX — Moments ago, President Joe Biden announced he would step...
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Jul 21, 20242 min read
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Tonight's Debate Proved to Arizonans that Donald Trump Remains a Wannabe Tyrannical Dictator.
Official Statement: Trump Winning in November is an Unacceptable Outcome. For Immediate Release June 27, 2024 PHOENIX – At tonight’s...
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Jun 27, 20241 min read
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LUCHA Attends Pres. Biden’s Executive Action Announcement Announcing Protections for Undocumented Immigrants & DACA Recipients.
For Years LUCHA & UWD Worked Behind the Scenes with Administration to Secure Major Victory for Immigrant Communities. FOR IMMEDIATE...
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Jun 18, 20242 min read
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12 Years of DACA: The Arizona Center for Empowerment Celebrates Community with Free Daca Renewals
Official Statement June 14, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOENIX – The Arizona Center for Empowerment (ACE) will be hosting a DACA clinic...
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Jun 14, 20242 min read
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State Legislature Releases State Budget Proposal
LUCHA Warns Lack of Investments Threatens the Livelihoods of Arizonans and Weakens the State’s Economy For Immediate Release June 13,...
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Jun 13, 20243 min read
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LUCHA Vows to Continue the Fight Against HCR 2060 in the Courts & at the Ballot Box
Official Statement June 4, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOENIX — In secret, and, without public input, MAGA Republicans (inspired by...
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Jun 5, 20242 min read
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Final Vote on HCR 2060 To Take Place June 4th.
Organizations Head to Capitol to Defend Communities from the Anti-Immigrant Legislation that will Destroy Arizona. June 3, 2024 FOR...
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Jun 4, 20241 min read
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Official Statement from LUCHA’s Executive Director Alejandra Gomez: Trump Remains an Existential Threat to Our Democracy - A 2nd Term Would be Unacceptable!
Trump Remains an Existential Threat to Our Democracy - A 2nd Term Would be Unacceptable!
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May 30, 20241 min read
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HCR 2060 Passes Senate - Seeped in Racism, Will Lead To Rampant Racial Profiling and Force Communities to Flee the State. Hospitals, Schools, and Places of Worship will be Subjected to Raids
If you are black or brown in the state of Arizona under HCR 2060 you are not safe from being persecuted or detained.
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May 22, 20242 min read
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Arizona Republican Lawmakers Are Threatening to Unleash Raids on Schools, Hospitals, Places of Worship.
DACA Recipients Would be Under Direct Threat of Detention by Local Law Enforcement with Proposed Ballot Referral. Special Hearing on to...
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May 7, 20242 min read
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Governor Signs Repeal of 1864 Abortion Law Marking a Historic Moment for Reproductive Rights and the Rejection of Extreme Republican Policies on Abortion
May 2, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOENIX — Since its introduction, Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) has been supporting...
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May 2, 20242 min read
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Arizona Republican Lawmakers Linked to Jan 6th Insurrection File Ethics Complaint Against Democrats for Speaking Out on Abortion Ban
Statement from Living United for Change in Arizona's Executive Director, Alejandra Gomez April 25, 2024 PHOENIX – Republican Lawmakers in...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
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The Arizona Supreme Court has Issued One of the Most Extreme Abortion Bans in the Country. LUCHA Pledges to Knock on 1 Million Doors to Restore Reproductive Rights in November.
April 9, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Cesar Fierros (cesarf@luchaaz.org) PHOENIX — Following the Arizona's Supreme Court’s...
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Apr 9, 20242 min read
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Open Letter: The People First Economy Coalition Urges Governor Hobbs to Sign HB2750 into Law
March 12th, 2024 Dear Governor Hobbs: Since your first day in office, your administration has taken bold and decisive action to address...
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Mar 13, 20242 min read
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Senator Sinema Says She Won't Run for Re-election. Blames Arizona Voters for Being Out of Touch. Sinema Still Doesn’t Get It, Arizonans Are Fed Up with Her.
Sinema Still Doesn’t Get It, Arizonans Are Fed Up with Her. March 5, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOENIX – Today, Senator Sinema has...
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Mar 5, 20242 min read
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SB 1070 2.0 Legislation SB 1231 Vetoed by Governor Hobbs, Striking Major Blow in Republicans’ Hate-Filled Agenda to Bring Back the Era of SB1070. LUCHA Played Critical Role in Derailing Legislation.
LUCHA Played Critical Role in Derailing Legislation. March 4, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOENIX - Last week Republicans silenced...
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Mar 4, 20241 min read
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Arizona Republicans Sidestep Rules and Silence Public to Pass Anti-Immigrant SB 1070 2.0 Bill
February 28, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOENIX - Earlier today, Republican leadership in the House made a special motion to compel...
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Feb 28, 20241 min read
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Arizona's GOP & House Speaker Toma Pushes SB1070 2.0 (HCR2060, HB2748/SB1231) Ahead For Final Floor Vote TODAY
One of the Most Extreme Anti-Immigrant Racist Bill Packages Ever Introduced in the History of Arizona. Speaker Ben Toma Seeks to Return...
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Feb 21, 20243 min read
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LUCHA Condemns Another “SB1070 2.0” Bill
HCR 2060 is Anti- Immigrant Legislation that Will Cripple Arizona's Key Industries & Economy. PHOENIX – Living United for Change in...
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Feb 16, 20242 min read
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House Committee to Hear “SB 1070 2.0” a Dangerous Bill Enabling State-Sanctioned Discrimination and Civil Rights Violations.
Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) Takes a Stand Against Racial Profiling and Targeting of Immigrant Communities. PHOENIX – ...
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Feb 12, 20242 min read
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Living United for Change in Arizona Official Sponsors of Upcoming Downtown Phoenix’s Largest Film Festival - Will Premiere Film “A Genesis of Empowerment”
PHOENIX – The Arizona Center for Empowerment (ACE) will debut its short film “A Genesis of Empowerment” at the Indie Film Fest in...
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Jan 31, 20242 min read
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Attorney General Kris Mayes Joins Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) in Opposition to Major League Baseball’s Attempt to Circumvent Arizona’s Minimum Wage (Prop 206)
PHOENIX – Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joins LUCHA in opposition to any effort attempting to undermine Arizona’s minimum wage Prop...
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Jan 29, 20242 min read
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Advocacy Led by LUCHA & ACE Delivers $75 Million in Affordable Housing Support to Address Housing Crisis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 11, 2024 Cesar Fierros | cesarf@luchaaz.org | 520-982-1146 PHOENIX - Months after the passage of $150...
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Jan 11, 20242 min read
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Phoenix Becomes First City in Arizona to Pass Prevailing Minimum Wage. LUCHA’s Fight to Prop 206 Continues to Pave the Way for Workers Rights to Fair Wages!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2024 Cesar Fierros | cesarf@luchaaz.org | 520-982-1146 PHOENIX – Since Prop 206’s passage in 2016, from...
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Jan 9, 20242 min read
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LUCHA Blue Candidates Mayor Regina Romero & Councilmember Lane Santa Cruz are victorious!
TUCSON- Tonight's 20-plus point resounding victories of LUCHA Blue candidates Mayor Regina Romero and Councilmember Lane Santa Cruz...
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Nov 7, 20232 min read
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LUCHA and the Copper Courier Join Forces to form a Powerful Media Partnership
Statement by Living United for Change in Arizona & The Copper Courier PHOENIX – Nearing the 2024 Presidential election cycle, Living...
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Nov 3, 20234 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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Oct 4, 20212 min read
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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...
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Sep 21, 20211 min read
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Immigrant Youth, Latinx, Black, and Indigenous Communities Propel Arizona’s Flip to Blue
Arizona’s youth and voters of color brought on the most significant victory for progressive elected officials in recent history.
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Nov 7, 20204 min read
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Breaking: LUCHA Backed Candidates Achieved Major Victories In Tonight’s AZ Primary!
We have made some historic gains, and have set the groundwork for historic victories in key seats across the state of Arizona!
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Aug 4, 20202 min read
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LUCHA Blue: Our (First) 2020 Candidate Endorsements
LUCHA is proud to announce our first round of endorsements for the August 4th, 2020 Primary Election.
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Jun 30, 20203 min read
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