The U.S. legal immigration system is becoming increasingly unstable as shifting policies, processing pauses, and massive backlogs undermine long‑standing expectations of consistency.

Federal rollbacks and lawsuits now compound years of state‑level restrictions, deepening uncertainty for Hispanic and Latine students.

During a recent civics class a student asked me why protests were happening around the country. This student wasn’t being partisan or argumentative. They were just trying to understand what is happening in our democracy right now. When it comes to teaching civics through current events, the hardest part doesn’t involve breaking up disagreements. Rather, the hardest and incidentally most valuable component is helping students develop meaning from situations as change unfolds on their social media feeds in real time. As a civics teacher, I am in a unique position to help them make sense of what’s happening in their community and in our nation. And in this current situation, as a teacher who specializes in Homeland Security and as a former immigration lawyer, I’m in an especially unique position. But my role is the same as any and every teacher in this country - to present current events [...]

The contest highlights growing Latino political engagement in a district long defined by its diversity and shifting demographics.

Latino voters across Texas delivered a dramatic surge in Democratic primary turnout—signaling renewed Democratic strength ahead of the 2026 midterms.

How updating the long‑stalled immigration registry statute could open new pathways to citizenship for millions of long‑term U.S. residents.

About 24% of Latinos in Massachusetts live in poverty, which is almost 5 percentage points higher than the national Latino rate.

A new report shows the increasing divide between paychecks and the price of buying and renting across the country. The gap is especially high in Nebraska’s capital city.

Partners and collaborators will provide mentorship and technical assistance to local food producers and farmers in six states with an eye to tackling food scarcity.

“Sometimes we hear comments like ‘they come and steal our jobs,’ and those jobs are offered, because they can’t be filled another way"

Cultural celebration “serves as an opportunity to bring together and uplift small businesses, artists, creatives, and drag artists of color,” says Roxana Pardo Garcia, co-founder and executive director of Alimentando al Pueblo.

“The owners of Nuestro Barrio have always been vocal about having full representation of Latin America and that’s been something that has been really meaningful to me,” Ále Johnson said.

“It was challenging navigating this by myself because my family turned to me to pave my path for college,” Chelsea Cordoba said.

Across its 26 branches, the library includes materials in 18 languages other than English and has recently acquired children’s books including in Guatemalan indigenous language.

Many educators say their districts aren’t supplying everything their students need. Non-profit groups, community organizations and even the courts are stepping in to help meet needs across the Midwest, but education advocates say it’s not a long-term solution.

RISLA is working to improve year-over-year drop-offs in FAFSA completions.

The projects, which are designed to show leadership and empathy, have included topics and activities such as fundraising, creating cultural activities, and providing mentorship.

Russo oversees projects such as T.E.A.C.H Early Childhood RI, a scholarship and workforce development program that provides financial opportunities and counseling support to the early childhood workforce.

Empowering and inclusive birthing experiences are crucial for every mom-to-be. Having Spanish-speaking doulas ensures effective communication, cultural understanding, and personalized support during this transformative journey.

Latinos in the United States face significant disparities in access to healthcare, leading to increased rates of chronic illness. These disparities often result in a higher need for organ transplants within the Latino community.

Zeenat Muhammad’s days as a neuroscience major at the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) are busy. Now a junior, she’s double minoring in chemistry and nutrition, secretary of the Women’s Health Initiative and vice president of Blood Buds, a student-led organization working to fight period poverty. “A lot of people ask ‘how do you juggle it?’ I don't even look at this as an activity, it's just kind of natural,” she said. “I think passion takes you far.” UIC began stocking period products in some school restrooms during her freshman year but according to Muhammad, the machines were not consistently stocked. Last semester, Blood Buds focused on contacting student advisors from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS), UIC’s largest college, to prioritize making sure the dispensers were filled.  “This semester, fortunately, not only have we seen an increase in the number of dispensers of pads and tampons, they're [...]

Editor's Notes: In healthcare, equity — the notion that everyone should have a fair opportunity to attain their full health potential irrespective of their social, economic, or demographic circumstances — has long been an intense focus. However, the narrative around health equity is often oversimplified in news coverage, limiting our understanding of the complexities involved. To effectively address this social problem within the Latino undocumented community, IL Latino News is applying Complicating The Narrative strategies to tell more accurate, richer, and complete stories about the responses to chronic illness. The discussion surrounding chronic illness has a wide range of lenses in order to fully understand the issue, including the impact these illnesses have on different communities and ethnicities. The Latino community in the United States is the most significantly impacted community by chronic illness. Still, the issue itself transforms racial boundaries as each ethnicity suffers greatly from its effects. [...]

Winter is coming, and so are the viruses that we’ve come to know as the triple-demic (flu, RSV, COVID). We must reflect on, learn from the hard-learned lessons, and address the unique struggles faced by the Hispanic population during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Effective COVID-19 and flu vaccines offer the hope of a healthier winter. But there are still obstacles keeping the Hispanic community from a healthier winter: barriers to healthcare, vaccine safety concerns, and the continuous spread of vaccine misinformation–unintentional false or inaccurate information. The experience with COVID-19 is a cautionary tale; it reminds us of the urgent need to reinforce the protection offered by vaccines by addressing harmful misinformation and preventing unnecessary illness and death.  The numbers during COVID-19 paint a sobering picture. Hispanic people have consistently faced higher infection and death rates than White people. Additionally, Hispanic people under 50 who become infected with influenza are more likely to be [...]

Winter is coming, and so are the viruses that we've come to know as the triple-demic (flu, RSV, COVID). We must reflect on, learn from the hard-learned lessons, and address the unique struggles faced by the Hispanic population during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Effective COVID-19 and flu vaccines offer the hope of a healthier winter. But there are still obstacles keeping the Hispanic community from a healthier winter: barriers to healthcare, vaccine safety concerns, and the continuous spread of vaccine misinformation–unintentional false or inaccurate information. The experience with COVID-19 is a cautionary tale; it reminds us of the urgent need to reinforce the protection offered by vaccines by addressing harmful misinformation and preventing unnecessary illness and death.  The numbers during COVID-19 paint a sobering picture. Hispanic people have consistently faced higher infection and death rates than White people. Additionally, Hispanic people under 50 who become infected with influenza are more likely to be [...]