Releases & Statements | California Latino Legislative Caucus

Resolution Urging Congress to Allow DACA/DAPA Eligible Immigrants to Serve in the Military Introduced

May 28, 2015

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, and Vice-Chair, Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), introduced Assembly Joint Resolution 19, urging Congress to allow immigrants to serve in the military if they are eligible for deportation relief under the President’s Executive Orders for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA) or Lawful Permanent Residents.

Latino Caucus Champions Farmworker Housing

May 21, 2015

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, and Vice- Chair Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), issued the following statement regarding the Assembly Budget Subcommittee’s proposed investment in farmworker housing.

Latino Legislative Caucus Responds to the 2015-16 May Revise

May 14, 2015

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, issued the following statement regarding Governor Jerry Brown’s May Revise of the 2015-16 State Budget.

Latino Caucus Honors the Spirit of Latino Visionaries

May 04, 2015

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Latino Legislative Caucus is pleased to honor its distinguished recipients of the Latino Spirit Awards.

Established in 2002, the Latino Caucus hosts the awards to celebrate individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to empowering the greater Latino community in their respective fields. The 2015 Latino Spirit Award honorees include:

CA Latino Caucus Unveils 2015 Priority Legislation

April 08, 2015

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas) and Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), Chair and Vice Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, announced the Caucus’ 2015 priority legislation.

Latino Caucus Continues Comprehensive Immigration Reform as Executive Actions are Challenged

February 18, 2015

(SACRAMENTO) – Today, the California Latino Legislative Caucus renewed calls for passage of comprehensive immigration reform in light of a federal judge’s ruling in Texas to postpone the processing of applications for Deferred Action under the President's November Executive Action.

California Latino Legislative Caucus Elects New Leadership

December 01, 2014

(SACRAMENTO) — The California Latino Legislative Caucus (CLLC) has selected Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas) as the new Chair heading into the 2015-16 Legislative year. The CLLC is currently comprised of 22 State Legislators—17 Assemblymembers and 5 Senators—and focuses primarily on improving the quality of life for families in California, with an emphasis on Latino communities.

CA Latino Caucus Statement Applauding President Obama’s Leadership on Immigration, Calling for Congress to Act

November 20, 2014

SACRAMENTO, CA – California Latino Legislative Caucus Chair Senator Ricardo Lara issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s announcement of Executive Action to help an estimated 4.4 million undocumented Americans:

CA Latino Caucus Statement on President Obama’s Decision to Delay Executive Action on Immigration

September 08, 2014

SACRAMENTO, CA – Responding to President Obama’s decision to dodge his self-imposed deadline for executive action on immigration, California Latino Legislative Caucus Chair Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Huntington Park/Long Beach) released the following statement:

Latino Caucus Applauds Selection of Daniel Alvarez, First Latino to Serve as Secretary of the California Senate

August 29, 2014

SACRAMENTO, CA – California Latino Legislative Caucus Chair Senator Ricardo Lara issued the following statement in response to the selection of Daniel Alvarez as the next Secretary of the California State Senate, and first Latino to hold the position: