Trump’s Second Year and the Crossroads Facing Latinos
Latinos brace for a turbulent 2026: economic strain, immigration fears, and major clean‑energy job losses. The stakes have never been higher.
Latinos brace for a turbulent 2026: economic strain, immigration fears, and major clean‑energy job losses. The stakes have never been higher.
Economic pressures, immigration crackdowns, and shifting political identities reshape this key community ahead of the 2026 elections.
“I just felt an overwhelming sense of helplessness,” she said, when the programs designed to support her ended. “It felt like my dreams were crumbling away.”
Nochebuena remains a celebration of resilience — preserving a tradition that transcends geography, politics, and time.
Majority of Latinos Disapprove of Trump’s Immigration and Economic Policies
The Supreme Court’s decision raises concerns about racial profiling, as critics argue it permits stops based on a combination of factors that could be discriminatory.
For over 50 years, Los Bailadores de Bronce has shared the beauty of Mexican folklórico across the Pacific Northwest. Rooted in community and tradition, the volunteer group keeps culture alive through dance, education, and pride.
A recent ICE raid in Manitowoc County is adding pressure to Wisconsin’s dairy industry, which relies heavily on immigrant labor to keep farms running. Farmers say tougher immigration enforcement could make it even harder to find workers to keep up with demand.
“They just treated us like we were nothing”
A new Pew Research Center analysis shows the U.S. Latino population has nearly doubled over the past 25 years, reaching 67.8 million in 2024. While California and Texas remain home to the largest Latino communities, much of the recent growth is taking place across the Midwest and South.
“We have people … who have been here for over 15, 20 years, who have made a life in the U.S., who have families in the U.S. – children, homes, cars, businesses that are at risk”
From New Jersey and Kansas zoning laws to Florida environmental concerns, states, cities, and advocates are battling the expansion of immigration detention in court.