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The LIBRE Initiative – VA Expresses Support for Criminal Justice, Education and Healthcare Reforms in Special Session

(Richmond, Virginia) – The LIBRE Initiative – Virginia, an organization committed to empowering the Latino community announced plans to engage on several key issues during the upcoming General Assembly’s special session. Michael Monrroy, coalitions director for The LIBRE Initiative – VA, issued the following statement at the start of the special session:  “The Latino community … Read More

Daniel Garza Joined President Trump at Hispanic Prosperity Roundtable Discussion

Event included discussion on State Bailouts, The Economy, Health Care, DACA, and more. Arlington, VA – Last week, President Donald Trump held a White House roundtable meeting focused on the state of the Hispanic community. Daniel Garza, president of The LIBRE Initiative, joined the event where the group discussed health care, the economy, state bailouts, … Read More
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Congress Should Reject Bailout Insurance Legislation

(Arlington, VA) – Today, The LIBRE Initiative, an organization committed to empowering the Latino community, urged lawmakers, from both sides of the aisle, to reject the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act that will have serious negative impacts on all Americans – including Latinos. If enacted, the legislation would, among other things, cancel insurance … Read More
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LIBRE/AFP: Rubio Legislation Corrects an Immense Injustice Within Cares Act Law

Bill Ensures Eligible US Adult Citizens Receive the Coronavirus Relief Miami, FL – Today, The LIBRE Initiative – Florida, an organization committed to empowering the Hispanic community, announced its support for the American Citizen Coronavirus Relief Act, legislation that would amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to ensure that US adult … Read More
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Sen. Rubio Legislation Corrects Immense Injustice Within Cares Act Law

Bill Ensures All Eligible US Adult Citizens Receive the Coronavirus Relief Arlington, VA – Today, The LIBRE Initiative, an organization committed to empowering the Hispanic community, announced its support for the American Citizen Coronavirus Relief Act, legislation that would amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to ensure that US adult citizens, … Read More
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LIBRE, AFP: Visa Suspensions are a Barrier to Economic Recovery

(Arlington, VA) –  Today, the Administration announced the suspension of several categories of non-immigrant visas. Earlier this month The LIBRE Initiative and Americans for Prosperity sent a letter to the White House highlighting the potential economic consequence of suspending and further restricting legal immigration during this period of economic recovery. Read the full letter here. … Read More
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The LIBRE Initiative Announces Support for Policing Standards Legislation

(Arlington, VA) – Today, The LIBRE Initiative, an organization committed to empowering the Latino community, announced its support for a series of bills designed to improve policing standards across the country. Daniel Garza, president of The LIBRE Initiative, issued the following statement: “As a former police officer, I understand how important the bond is between … Read More
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Post-SCOTUS Ruling, Congress Must Act

(Arlington, VA) – Today, the Supreme Court rejected the Administration’s latest attempt to undo the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. It held that the Administration failed to offer a reasoned explanation for its decision to rescind DACA and thus violated administrative procedure. While the decision ensures that the protections under DACA are not eliminated … Read More
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LIBRE, AFP Caution Against Creating Additional Visa Barriers

(Arlington – VA) Today, The LIBRE Initiative and Americans for Prosperity sent a letter to the administration’s National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow and Senior Advisor Jared Kushner urging them to consider the negative impact of restricting OPT, H-1B, H-2B, J-1 and L-1 nonimmigrant programs. This letter comes on the heels of reports of White House meetings around a … Read More