Latino communities
Coverage of Latino communities in the Nexus archive.
- Judge Denies Government Bid to Dismiss SoCal Immigration Raids Lawsuit
A Los Angeles federal judge rejected a government attempt to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that immigration raids in Southern California are unlawful and target Latino communities. The residents, workers, and advocacy groups sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), accusing agents of performing unconstitutional stop and detention practices tied to arbitrary enforcement quotas.
- ‘Everybody should have something to eat’: Months after immigration surge, volunteers continue food deliveries in Latino communities
Volunteers in Louisiana's Latino communities continue delivering food and essentials to over 100 families affected by immigration enforcement raids, despite ongoing fears of ICE arrests. The efforts began after Operation Catahoula Crunch, a surge of Border Patrol agents in the New Orleans area, which disrupted businesses and families.
- As Trump pulls funding for HIV healthcare, Latino and queer communities suffer
President Trump promised to defeat HIV in America in 2019, but recent budget cuts have increased HIV spread among Latinos and reduced funding for HIV tests and medicine in L.A. County. L.A. nonprofits report these cuts are harming Latino and queer communities.
- As Trump pulls funding for HIV healthcare, Latino and queer communities suffer
President Trump promised to 'defeat HIV in America' in his 2019 State of the Union address, but recent budget cuts have led to increased HIV spread among Latinos and insufficient funding for tests and medicine in L.A. County. L.A. nonprofits report these cuts are harming Latino and queer communities.