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Mi Familia en Acción is working to educate the Latino community about their civic rights year-round. You can read about our work in the news here.

May 16, 2025

Our Texas [Portrait]

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Ilse - El Paso Based out of El Paso, Ilse is a community leader who xyz - immigrant rights. Marshall - East Texas A student at UT Tyler, Marshall envisions a Texas where the freedom to thrive is at the heart of leadership and policy. Max - Laredo Maxochitl - San Antonio

February 11, 2025

Opinion: Latinos in Colorado need the state to act on stricter methane rules for landfills

Colorado News Articles

Requirements including gas collection systems and promoting composting and recycling programs are ways to make a difference Please read Evaristo Gomez's, Civic Engagement Manager at Mi Familia en Acción Colorado, full op-ed here.

January 17, 2025

Mi Familia en Acción Denounces Dangerous Laken Riley Act And Texas Border Members Who Support It

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2025 Contact: Jessica Ortiz media@mifamiliavota.org 832-299-8958 Mi Familia en Acción Denounces Dangerous Laken Riley Act And Texas Border Members Who Support It TEXAS — The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Laken Riley Act, an immigration bill that would put long-settled immigrants, including DACA recipients and TPS holders,…

October 18, 2024

Kirsten Engel Town Hall

Community Education, Elections

In Case You Missed It: Kirsten Engel Town Hall Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Kirsten Engel Town Hall! It was a fantastic event filled with insightful discussions on pressing issues in our community. We enjoyed hearing from Arizona Candidate for Congress Kirsten Engel and Raquel Teran, who tackled vital topics such…

October 18, 2024

Intimidation and Harassment: Critical Issues in Arizona

Arizona News Articles

🚨 Intimidation and harassment are pressing issues in Arizona, threatening our democratic process. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to ABC 15 Arizona for highlighting these challenges. Our President and CEO, Hector Sanchez Barba, and our dedicated canvassers engaged with the community, knocking on doors to empower voters. Despite facing intimidation, we remain committed…

October 18, 2024

Empowering Our Communities: Standing Strong Against Intimidation

Elections

Intimidation and harassment will not stop us from empowering our communities to vote! Our President and CEO, Hector Sanchez Barba, alongside our dedicated canvassers in Arizona, was out in the field knocking on doors, talking to our community, and ensuring they’re ready to make informed decisions this election year. Our canvassers are actively encouraging the…

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PR Releases

January 17, 2025

Mi Familia en Acción Denounces Dangerous Laken Riley Act And Texas Border Members Who Support It

Press Release

September 30, 2024

Mi Familia en Acción Assists 10,562 Eligible New Voters Apply to Register to Vote in Texas

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2024 Contact: Jessica Ortiz media@mifamiliavota.org 832-299-8958 TEXAS—Mi Familia en Acción is committed to promoting economic and social justice through our citizenship, voter registration, and education efforts and programs. As such, we are proud to announce that we have assisted 10,562 eligible new voters in applying to register to vote…

May 03, 2024

Mi Familia en Acción Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Announcement that DACA Recipients Will Have Access to the ACA

Press Release

PHOENIX, Ariz. – This week the Biden-Harris Administration announced the finalization of a proposed rule that allows Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) participants to buy their own insurance for the first time through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace and vital other health programs. The following is a statement from Hector Sanchez Barba, CEO…

April 03, 2024

As The 2024 Election Ramps Up Mi Familia Vota Certified As A Great Place To Work

Press Release

WASHINGTON D.C.— Mi Familia Vota is run by and built for our communities to strengthen Latino power. As our country faces continued attacks on our democracy, we must rise to this challenge more than ever before. To do that, we must maintain a working environment conducive to fostering innovation and excellence. That is why we…

March 20, 2024

Mi Familia Vota Condemns Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling

Press Release

For Immediate Release Press Contact: Kristian Ramos, KristianR@mifamiliavota.org Washington D.C. – The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing higher education institutions to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies. Héctor Sánchez Barba, President and CEO of Mi Familia Vota, released the following statement…

March 20, 2024

Mi Familia Vota To Celebrate The Dream Of Citizenship

Press Release

For Immediate Release Press Contact: Kristian Ramos, KristianR@mifamiliavota.org Mi Familia Vota Joins Forces With Gaby Pacheco For Event On Citizenship Homestead, FL – As part of Mi Familia Vota Florida’s citizenship and civic engagement programs, and out of solidarity with the immigrant community in our fight against SB 1718, we are joining with Gaby…

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