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Through advocacy and analysis, the Forum builds a foundation for equity, justice and economic prosperity for the Latino community. By catalyzing policy change, the Forum works to improve education outcomes, advocate for affordable housing, promote just immigration policies and strengthen community leadership.

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A group of people at a rally holding signs that read “Defend Education for All,” “Safe Schools for All,” and “No Human is Illegal.”

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Safe and Thriving: Meeting the Unique Needs of Immigrant Students in Illinois

Earlier this year, immigrant and education advocates, led by the Mexican American Legal Defense and…

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Immigration Advocates Celebrate Governor Pritzker Signing Safe Schools for All Bill Into Law

llinois is the first state to codify into law Plyler v. Doe, a landmark 1982…

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Latino Policy Forum Response to Department of Education Rescission of English Learner Guidance

The longstanding guidance provided direction to schools on their legal obligation under federal law to serve English Learners effectively.

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Latino Policy Forum: Eliminating Department of Education Will Harm Illinois Students

“The danger in gutting the Department of Education, is that along with these terminations, the…

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Latino Policy Forum: Trump Budget Will Fund “Nightmare Agenda” Against Working Class Families

President Trump’s highly controversial budget reconciliation package has passed Congress and awaits his signature. The…

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Summer 2025: Letter from the President & CEO

The Forum exists to bring us together and to the table, shaping the policies and…

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Latino Policy Forum Condemns Supreme Court Decision Limiting Nationwide Injunctions

Illinois is one of the many states challenging the unlawful executive order and that has…

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Our mission is to build the power, influence, and leadership of the Latino community through collective action to transform public policies that ensure the well-being of our community and society as a whole. The four pillars of our work are: