Latinos
Coverage of Latinos in the Nexus archive.
- Thousands of complaints, few punished: How LAPD handles claims of racial bias
Studies show Blacks and Latinos in Los Angeles are stopped by police at higher rates than whites. A rare case of an officer fired for alleged racial bias underscores the issue of limited consequences for such behavior.
- Thousands of complaints, few punished: How LAPD handles claims of racial bias
The LAPD faces thousands of complaints regarding racial bias, with studies showing Blacks and Latinos in L.A. are stopped by police at significantly higher rates than whites. A recent case of an officer being fired for alleged racial bias underscores the rarity of such disciplinary actions.
- Labor activist Dolores Huerta says Trump "does not know history"
Labor activist Dolores Huerta criticized President Trump for his remarks about Mexicans, stating he 'does not know history.' She urged Latinos in California, Texas, and other states to advocate for change.
- Why Latinos are California’s best hope for a sane housing market
The article highlights that Latinos are considered California's best hope for addressing its housing crisis, which is ranked as the top concern by Californians. It criticizes Sacramento politicians for maintaining the current problematic housing situation.
- ‘They have all the power’: investigation finds that 93% of ICE arrests targeted Latinos
An investigation found that 93% of 430 ICE street arrests over five months in New Jersey and New York targeted individuals from Latin American countries, despite Latinos making up 66% of undocumented immigrants in the region. The arrests were concentrated in predominantly Latino communities, according to lawsuits reviewed by City Reporter.
- ‘They have all the power’: investigation finds that 93% of ICE arrests targeted Latinos
An investigation found that 93% of 430 ICE street arrests over five months in New Jersey and New York targeted Latinos, despite them comprising 66% of undocumented immigrants in the region. The arrests were concentrated in predominantly Latino communities.
- Democrats Try to Move Past ‘Cultural Pandering’ to Latinos for Midterm Elections
Democrats are attempting to move past 'cultural pandering' to Latinos in an effort to win back voters in this key swing group for the midterm elections. The party is described as trying 'desperately' to reconnect with these voters.