Releases & Statements | California Latino Legislative Caucus

Latino Caucus Submits Amicus Brief to Supreme Court in Support of Qualified Undocumented Law School Graduate

July 23, 2012

SACRAMENTO – The California Latino Legislative Caucus has submitted an amicus brief to the California Supreme Court in support of Sergio Garcia’s admission to the State Bar of California. The California Supreme Court, along with its counterparts in Florida and New York, are reviewing requests from qualified undocumented law school graduates who are vying for the opportunity to practice law. Earlier this month, the State Bar informed the Supreme Court that Mr.

Legislature Approves Bill To Allow Undocumented Immigrants To Practice Law

September 13, 2013

SACRAMENTO, CA – Leaders of the California Latino Legislative Caucus issued the statement below in support of AB 1024 by Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego). This measure, which is co-authored by the Latino Caucus, permits the State Supreme Court to admit as an attorney any applicant who has fulfilled all requirements for a law license notwithstanding their undocumented status. The bill passed out of the Assembly tonight and heads to Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. for his consideration:

Latino Caucus Pursues Legislative Relief For Dreamers Seeking A Law License

September 06, 2013

SACRAMENTO – Leaders of the California Latino Legislative Caucus issued the statement below in support of AB 1024 by Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego). This measure, which is co-authored by the Latino Caucus, permits the State Supreme Court to admit as an attorney any applicant who has fulfilled all requirements for a law license notwithstanding their undocumented status:

California Latino Caucus Convenes Briefing on Comprehensive Immigration Reform

August 27, 2013

SACRAMENTO – Senator Ricardo Lara, Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus (D-Bell Gardens), Assemblymember V. Manuel Pérez, Vice-Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus (D-Coachella) and members of the California Latino Legislative Caucus held the Caucus’ first public informational briefing on the status of a comprehensive immigration reform. Individuals and organizations from different sectors of the state gathered to hear a historical narrative of immigration reform and were provided a forum to voice comments and concerns.

Latino Caucus Applauds Signing of Local Control Funding Formula Legislation

July 01, 2013

SACRAMENTO – Senator Ricardo Lara, Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, commended Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today for the signing of AB 97 and SB 91, the budget trailer bills that revolutionize the distribution of state funding for California schools. Under the new Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) school districts will not only receive more funding on a per pupil basis, but schools with high concentrations of disadvantaged English language learning students will receive substantial grants to meet their needs.

California Latino Caucus Statement on Historic Bipartisan Vote on Immigration Reform

June 27, 2013

SACRAMENTO – On the heels of a historic vote in the United States Senate on comprehensive immigration reform legislation, Senator Ricardo Lara (D–Long Beach), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus and Assemblymember V. Manuel Pérez (D–Coachella) Vice Chair of the Caucus, released the following statement on behalf of the Caucus:

California Latino Caucus Chair and Vice Chair Respond to Governor Brown’s Budget Proposal:

January 10, 2013

SACRAMENTO - California Latino Legislative Caucus Chair Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) and Vice Chair, Assemblymember V. Manuel Perez (D-Coachella) released the statements below following Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.’s release of his proposed state budget:

Chair of the California Latino Caucus, Senator Ricardo Lara Statement on President Barack Obama’s Speech on Immigration Reform

January 29, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Long Beach) released the statement below following President Barack Obama’s Speech on Immigration Reform this morning:

Statement of Latino Legislative Caucus Chair Sen. Ricardo Lara on the Legacy of Civil Rights and Labor Leader Cesar Chavez

March 29, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Long Beach) released the following statement in honor of the late civil rights, labor leader and the founder of the United Farm Workers (UFW), Cesar Chavez:

“Nearly twenty years after his death, Cesar Chavez’s legacy continues to inspire communities in search of justice. This weekend he would have celebrated his 86th birthday. Even though he is no longer present, his legacy is well and alive.

Latino Caucus Applauds Governor's Support for Immigration Reform and Immigrant Integration During May Budget

May 14, 2013

SACRAMENTO – Following on the heels of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.’s remarks in support of a path to legalization during his May Budget Proposal, Senator Ricardo Lara (D–Long Beach) Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, Assemblymember V. Manuel Pérez (D–Coachella) Vice Chair of the Caucus, and Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton) released the following statement on behalf of the Caucus: