Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina, asserting race cannot be considered in the college admissions process. In response, Latino Victory Project Executive Director, Sindy Benavides, issued the following statement:  “The latest decision by the Supreme […]

WASHINGTON – Today, Latino Victory Fund congratulates Jennifer Gutiérrez for her victory in the New York City Council District 34 Democratic primary. Council Member Gutiérrez will advance to the general election continuing her fight for a second term representing Williamsburg and Bushwick in Brooklyn and Ridgewood in Queens.  Latino Victory Fund Executive Director Sindy Benavides

WASHINGTON – Today, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Moore v. Harper. In response, Latino Victory Project Executive Director, Sindy Benavides, issued the following statement:  “The Supreme Court’s decision to protect the power of state courts to safeguard voting rights and fair Congressional maps is a win for democracy. “Last year, Latino voters were

WASHINGTON – Today, Latino Victory reflects on the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn a 50-year precedent of abortion access in their rule on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.  Latino Victory Project Executive Director Sindy Benavides released the following statement:  “One year ago, Americans woke up to the long-anticipated and

WASHINGTON – Today, the Supreme Court issued its ruling on U.S. v. Texas. Latino Victory Project Executive Director, Sindy Benavides, issued the following statement: “The Supreme Court ruled Texas lacks standing to sue against the Biden Administration’s immigration policy. We commend the Supreme Court for addressing the lackluster legal argument by Texas and Louisiana. Latinos

WASHINGTON – This weekend, in collaboration with national organizations and in-state partners, Latino Victory Project will host a Path to Victory training in Wisconsin. Alongside the National Democratic Training Committee, Pipeline Fund, Run for Something and in-state partners, this training will empower and equip Latino leaders with the tools to run and win elected office. 

WASHINGTON – On the eleventh anniversary of DACA, Latino Victory Project Executive Director, Sindy Benavides, released the following statement:  “Eleven years ago, President Obama enacted the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Since then, DACA has transformed how undocumented people realize their career and educational goals. Across this nation, DACA has protected lawyers, doctors, service

WASHINGTON – The Biden Administration announced it has extended the Temporary Protected Status of migrants from El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Nepal. Latino Victory Project Executive Director Sindy Benavides issued the following statement: “We are thrilled by President Biden’s decision to renew the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of many migrants living  in the United States.

WASHINGTON – Today, Latino Victory Fund congratulates Marina Alderete Gavito on her runoff election victory to the San Antonio City Council.  Latino Victory Fund Executive Director Sindy Benavides released the following statement: “We proudly congratulate Marina Alderete Gavito on her victory to represent District 7 in San Antonio’s City Council. Gavito is an exemplary leader

WASHINGTON – Today, Latino Victory Fund announced the endorsement of Regina Romero for reelection to mayor of Tucson, Arizona.  Latino Victory Fund Executive Director Sindy Benavides released the following statement: “We are excited to endorse Mayor Regina Romero for her reelection campaign. Mayor Romero is Tucson’s first Latina mayor and the only Latina to serve