Latino Policy Forum
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The Latino Policy Forum envisions societal prosperity, unity and equity in our nation and in the global community.
We will not be silenced! President Trump’s plans to deploy the National Guard to Illinois is an attempt to intimidate us, create fear, and suppress our Constitutional right to protest.
If you see ICE activity or know someone who was detained, contact the ICIRR Family Support Hotline at 855-435-7693
If you see ICE activity or know someone who was detained, contact the ICIRR Family Support Hotline at 855-435-7693
October 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
We will not be silenced! President Trump’s plans to deploy the National Guard to Illinois is an attempt to intimidate us, create fear, and suppress our Constitutional right to protest.
If you see ICE activity or know someone who was detained, contact the ICIRR Family Support Hotline at 855-435-7693
If you see ICE activity or know someone who was detained, contact the ICIRR Family Support Hotline at 855-435-7693
Check out and share this timely resource from @nhlp.bsky.social on tenant's rights during the government shutdown. It's available in English and Spanish!
Are you a HUD or USDA tenant? Know your rights during the government shutdown!
🏢Continue paying your portion of the rent
☎️Contact an attorney ASAP if your landlord tries to hike your rent or evict you during the shutdown
🔍Check out nhlp.org/govshutdown for more detailed info on your housing rights
🏢Continue paying your portion of the rent
☎️Contact an attorney ASAP if your landlord tries to hike your rent or evict you during the shutdown
🔍Check out nhlp.org/govshutdown for more detailed info on your housing rights
October 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Check out and share this timely resource from @nhlp.bsky.social on tenant's rights during the government shutdown. It's available in English and Spanish!
In case anyone’s confused, young people can and want to shape the policies that directly impact their lives.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Chicago students feeling fear, frustration amid ICE raids and threats of National Guard deployment
More than a dozen teens from schools across the city gathered downtown to talk about how immigration enforcement actions and the possibility of National Guard troops in Chicago is affecting their ment...
chicago.suntimes.com
September 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
In case anyone’s confused, young people can and want to shape the policies that directly impact their lives.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Head Start remains open to ALL kids!
Parents, your children, regardless of their or your immigration status, can still enroll in #HeadStart. Two recent court rulings temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict access, protecting immigrant children’s right to early education.
Parents, your children, regardless of their or your immigration status, can still enroll in #HeadStart. Two recent court rulings temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict access, protecting immigrant children’s right to early education.
Head Start preschool remains open to all regardless of immigration status, two judges rule
Federal judges temporarily blocked Trump administration proposed changes limiting who can access the government programs for babies and small children.
www.wbez.org
September 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Head Start remains open to ALL kids!
Parents, your children, regardless of their or your immigration status, can still enroll in #HeadStart. Two recent court rulings temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict access, protecting immigrant children’s right to early education.
Parents, your children, regardless of their or your immigration status, can still enroll in #HeadStart. Two recent court rulings temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict access, protecting immigrant children’s right to early education.
3 reminders for DACA recipients:
-Renew your DACA as soon you can
-You’re stronger than any anti-immigrant rhetoric
-You belong in any space you enter 🧡
DACA recipients in Illinois can find an attorney, updates, resources, guidance, and scholarships here: www.icirr.org/renew-your-d...
-Renew your DACA as soon you can
-You’re stronger than any anti-immigrant rhetoric
-You belong in any space you enter 🧡
DACA recipients in Illinois can find an attorney, updates, resources, guidance, and scholarships here: www.icirr.org/renew-your-d...
August 18, 2025 at 2:02 AM
3 reminders for DACA recipients:
-Renew your DACA as soon you can
-You’re stronger than any anti-immigrant rhetoric
-You belong in any space you enter 🧡
DACA recipients in Illinois can find an attorney, updates, resources, guidance, and scholarships here: www.icirr.org/renew-your-d...
-Renew your DACA as soon you can
-You’re stronger than any anti-immigrant rhetoric
-You belong in any space you enter 🧡
DACA recipients in Illinois can find an attorney, updates, resources, guidance, and scholarships here: www.icirr.org/renew-your-d...
Join us on October 24 for Latinos on the Move 2025: Comunidad. Action. Power. 💜
These are challenging times and LOTM is an opportunity to be in community, surrounded by people who understand, who care, and who refuse to let fear win.
These are challenging times and LOTM is an opportunity to be in community, surrounded by people who understand, who care, and who refuse to let fear win.
August 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Join us on October 24 for Latinos on the Move 2025: Comunidad. Action. Power. 💜
These are challenging times and LOTM is an opportunity to be in community, surrounded by people who understand, who care, and who refuse to let fear win.
These are challenging times and LOTM is an opportunity to be in community, surrounded by people who understand, who care, and who refuse to let fear win.
“You look happier”
Thanks, I’ve been thinking about what’s possible when multicultural leaders align and drive progress forward for our communities.
Thanks, I’ve been thinking about what’s possible when multicultural leaders align and drive progress forward for our communities.
July 31, 2025 at 10:28 PM
“You look happier”
Thanks, I’ve been thinking about what’s possible when multicultural leaders align and drive progress forward for our communities.
Thanks, I’ve been thinking about what’s possible when multicultural leaders align and drive progress forward for our communities.
“I asked chatGPT” “I asked Claude”
Ok well I asked our senior #housing policy analyst and she said you can have a roof over your head and still be considered homeless. It’s called doubled-up living.
Ok well I asked our senior #housing policy analyst and she said you can have a roof over your head and still be considered homeless. It’s called doubled-up living.
July 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
“I asked chatGPT” “I asked Claude”
Ok well I asked our senior #housing policy analyst and she said you can have a roof over your head and still be considered homeless. It’s called doubled-up living.
Ok well I asked our senior #housing policy analyst and she said you can have a roof over your head and still be considered homeless. It’s called doubled-up living.
Did you know that you have rights as a tenant regardless of your immigration status?
Check out our Housing Rights for Immigrant Tenants guide for information on basic housing rights and policies for immigrant tenants living in Illinois. Available in English and Spanish.
Check out our Housing Rights for Immigrant Tenants guide for information on basic housing rights and policies for immigrant tenants living in Illinois. Available in English and Spanish.
July 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Did you know that you have rights as a tenant regardless of your immigration status?
Check out our Housing Rights for Immigrant Tenants guide for information on basic housing rights and policies for immigrant tenants living in Illinois. Available in English and Spanish.
Check out our Housing Rights for Immigrant Tenants guide for information on basic housing rights and policies for immigrant tenants living in Illinois. Available in English and Spanish.
One of the most powerful things about our Multicultural Leadership Academy is how it prepares civic leaders to elevate their impact and build a more equitable Illinois.
July 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
One of the most powerful things about our Multicultural Leadership Academy is how it prepares civic leaders to elevate their impact and build a more equitable Illinois.
Announcing our theme for Latinos on the Move 2025: Comunidad. Action. Power.
☀️ Comunidad because we are stronger together.
☀️ Action because it makes change possible.
☀️ Power because Latinos are 2.2 million strong in Illinois.
☀️ Comunidad because we are stronger together.
☀️ Action because it makes change possible.
☀️ Power because Latinos are 2.2 million strong in Illinois.
July 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Announcing our theme for Latinos on the Move 2025: Comunidad. Action. Power.
☀️ Comunidad because we are stronger together.
☀️ Action because it makes change possible.
☀️ Power because Latinos are 2.2 million strong in Illinois.
☀️ Comunidad because we are stronger together.
☀️ Action because it makes change possible.
☀️ Power because Latinos are 2.2 million strong in Illinois.
Little Village is a pillar of the Mexican immigrant community in Illinois and in the country because of the beauty, strength, and resilience of its people. We are united behind Latinos Progresando, La Villita, immigrants and everyone who was targeted by these hateful acts.
July 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Little Village is a pillar of the Mexican immigrant community in Illinois and in the country because of the beauty, strength, and resilience of its people. We are united behind Latinos Progresando, La Villita, immigrants and everyone who was targeted by these hateful acts.
Shout out to everyone who interpreted for their parents as kids!
As a small child you already had big responsibilities. Your story illustrates why language access is so important.
As a small child you already had big responsibilities. Your story illustrates why language access is so important.
July 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Shout out to everyone who interpreted for their parents as kids!
As a small child you already had big responsibilities. Your story illustrates why language access is so important.
As a small child you already had big responsibilities. Your story illustrates why language access is so important.
Yesterday, July 14, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that allows the Trump administration to fire more than 1,400 employees from the Department of Education, effectively dismantling the agency.
Read our full statement here: bit.ly/4lOvsOU
Read our full statement here: bit.ly/4lOvsOU
July 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Yesterday, July 14, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that allows the Trump administration to fire more than 1,400 employees from the Department of Education, effectively dismantling the agency.
Read our full statement here: bit.ly/4lOvsOU
Read our full statement here: bit.ly/4lOvsOU
This week’s reminders:
-Homeownership needs to be more accessible for Latinos
-Buying a home should not require generational wealth
-Breaking down systemic barriers to homeownership IS possible
Learn more about the barriers and policy solutions to homeownership in the latest Trust Talks.
-Homeownership needs to be more accessible for Latinos
-Buying a home should not require generational wealth
-Breaking down systemic barriers to homeownership IS possible
Learn more about the barriers and policy solutions to homeownership in the latest Trust Talks.
Trust Talks, The Podcast – Episode 19: Confronting Homeownership Barriers - The Chicago Community Trust
While homeownership is often viewed as a pathway to building wealth, a range of challenges can hinder its effectiveness, particularly for specific groups. These include…
www.cct.org
July 12, 2025 at 9:35 PM
This week’s reminders:
-Homeownership needs to be more accessible for Latinos
-Buying a home should not require generational wealth
-Breaking down systemic barriers to homeownership IS possible
Learn more about the barriers and policy solutions to homeownership in the latest Trust Talks.
-Homeownership needs to be more accessible for Latinos
-Buying a home should not require generational wealth
-Breaking down systemic barriers to homeownership IS possible
Learn more about the barriers and policy solutions to homeownership in the latest Trust Talks.
Good morning to all the bilingual educators out there!
Thank you for all that you do to create a safe, welcoming, and nurturing learning environment for our English Learners!
Hope your summer break is going well ♥️
Thank you for all that you do to create a safe, welcoming, and nurturing learning environment for our English Learners!
Hope your summer break is going well ♥️
July 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Good morning to all the bilingual educators out there!
Thank you for all that you do to create a safe, welcoming, and nurturing learning environment for our English Learners!
Hope your summer break is going well ♥️
Thank you for all that you do to create a safe, welcoming, and nurturing learning environment for our English Learners!
Hope your summer break is going well ♥️
The highly controversial budget reconciliation package has passed Congress and awaits signature. The bill makes dramatic cuts to social programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as well as federal education grants, to fund aggressive immigration enforcement.
July 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The highly controversial budget reconciliation package has passed Congress and awaits signature. The bill makes dramatic cuts to social programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as well as federal education grants, to fund aggressive immigration enforcement.
Attention parents, early childhood providers, and advocates!
The We The Village Coalition is hosting a virtual town hall on July 15 from 12 to 1:30 PM. The conversation will highlight progress from the first year of the new Department of Early Childhood and discuss their priorities for next year.
The We The Village Coalition is hosting a virtual town hall on July 15 from 12 to 1:30 PM. The conversation will highlight progress from the first year of the new Department of Early Childhood and discuss their priorities for next year.
June 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Attention parents, early childhood providers, and advocates!
The We The Village Coalition is hosting a virtual town hall on July 15 from 12 to 1:30 PM. The conversation will highlight progress from the first year of the new Department of Early Childhood and discuss their priorities for next year.
The We The Village Coalition is hosting a virtual town hall on July 15 from 12 to 1:30 PM. The conversation will highlight progress from the first year of the new Department of Early Childhood and discuss their priorities for next year.
Babies born in the United States ARE citizens. Full Stop.
Today's Supreme Court ruling is a tragedy, but the fight to protect children, immigrant families, and the U.S. Constitution is not over.
Read our full statement: bit.ly/4l6QSqN
#SCOTUS #birthrightcitizenship
Today's Supreme Court ruling is a tragedy, but the fight to protect children, immigrant families, and the U.S. Constitution is not over.
Read our full statement: bit.ly/4l6QSqN
#SCOTUS #birthrightcitizenship
June 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Babies born in the United States ARE citizens. Full Stop.
Today's Supreme Court ruling is a tragedy, but the fight to protect children, immigrant families, and the U.S. Constitution is not over.
Read our full statement: bit.ly/4l6QSqN
#SCOTUS #birthrightcitizenship
Today's Supreme Court ruling is a tragedy, but the fight to protect children, immigrant families, and the U.S. Constitution is not over.
Read our full statement: bit.ly/4l6QSqN
#SCOTUS #birthrightcitizenship
Leadership in action!
Our Multicultural Leadership Academy cohort gathered last month at New Life Centers, where they toured the Pan de Vida Fresh Market, took professional headshots, and continued their affinity group work.
Our Multicultural Leadership Academy cohort gathered last month at New Life Centers, where they toured the Pan de Vida Fresh Market, took professional headshots, and continued their affinity group work.
June 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Leadership in action!
Our Multicultural Leadership Academy cohort gathered last month at New Life Centers, where they toured the Pan de Vida Fresh Market, took professional headshots, and continued their affinity group work.
Our Multicultural Leadership Academy cohort gathered last month at New Life Centers, where they toured the Pan de Vida Fresh Market, took professional headshots, and continued their affinity group work.
By 2031, 41% of IL jobs will need a bachelor’s, but only 20% of Latino adults have one. To increase Latino college success, it needs to be better funded and affordable.
Our latest op-ed explains why improving Latino college success is not just the right thing to do, it's essential for IL’s future.
Our latest op-ed explains why improving Latino college success is not just the right thing to do, it's essential for IL’s future.
Commentary: Here's what improving college affordability means for Latino students in Illinois
The state has a chance to help make up the difference in rising tuition costs, write two leaders with the Latino Policy Forum.
www.chicagobusiness.com
June 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
By 2031, 41% of IL jobs will need a bachelor’s, but only 20% of Latino adults have one. To increase Latino college success, it needs to be better funded and affordable.
Our latest op-ed explains why improving Latino college success is not just the right thing to do, it's essential for IL’s future.
Our latest op-ed explains why improving Latino college success is not just the right thing to do, it's essential for IL’s future.
Some in #Congress want to fund cruel immigration enforcement by slashing lifesaving programs like #Medicaid and #SNAP. Then, try justify it by pushing false narratives about Latinos and immigrants.
Read Nina Sedeño and Ruby Velez's letter calling on Congress to reject the proposed spending bill.
Read Nina Sedeño and Ruby Velez's letter calling on Congress to reject the proposed spending bill.
Proposed Medicaid, food benefit cuts are steeped in lies, harm directed at Latinos
The cuts hurt all low-income Americans and directly attack Latino communities with racially targeted language, according to the Latino Policy Forum. Also, gratitude for Chicago police at the "No Kings...
chicago.suntimes.com
June 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Dual language learning is the future! A recent story from Chalkbeat Chicago covers how advocates, lawmakers, and educators worked together to make it easier to expand dual language programs and what this means for all students across Illinois.
Read it here: www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...
Read it here: www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...
Illinois lawmakers pass a bill advocates hope will expand dual language programs
Illinois advocates hope passage of the new bill will help school districts create or expand dual language programs at a time when federal programs for English learners are under threat by the Trump ad...
www.chalkbeat.org
June 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Dual language learning is the future! A recent story from Chalkbeat Chicago covers how advocates, lawmakers, and educators worked together to make it easier to expand dual language programs and what this means for all students across Illinois.
Read it here: www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...
Read it here: www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...
What is the IL TRUST Act? How does it protect immigrant communities?
Our new one-pager has what you need to know.
Check it out here: latinopolicyforum.org/il-trust-act...
Our new one-pager has what you need to know.
Check it out here: latinopolicyforum.org/il-trust-act...
IL Trust Act One Pager - Latino Policy Forum
The IL TRUST Act became law in 2017 with support from a broad and diverse coalition, including the business and law enforcement communities. The Act limits state and local police from participating in...
latinopolicyforum.org
June 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
What is the IL TRUST Act? How does it protect immigrant communities?
Our new one-pager has what you need to know.
Check it out here: latinopolicyforum.org/il-trust-act...
Our new one-pager has what you need to know.
Check it out here: latinopolicyforum.org/il-trust-act...
All students should feel safe at school!
Learn more about how Safe Schools for All would protect access to an education for all students, regardless of #immigration status.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/30/i...
Learn more about how Safe Schools for All would protect access to an education for all students, regardless of #immigration status.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/30/i...
Illinois Senate to weigh measure prohibiting public schools from denying students based on immigration status
Illinois lawmakers are advancing a bill that would prohibit public schools from denying a student access to free education based on that child’s immigration status or that of their parents.
www.chicagotribune.com
May 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
All students should feel safe at school!
Learn more about how Safe Schools for All would protect access to an education for all students, regardless of #immigration status.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/30/i...
Learn more about how Safe Schools for All would protect access to an education for all students, regardless of #immigration status.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/30/i...