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Organizers and Legislators Band Together to Push for Driver’s License Reform at State Level
State legislators are proposing highway safety regulations that would allow undocumented people to obtain driver’s licenses. Lawmakers and members of the Latino community met on Thursday Sept. 27 at Pilsen’s National Museum of Mexican Art to discuss the bill that could pass this November with the support of the Latino Legislative Caucus. If passed, the [...]
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House Proposal Weakens Violence Against Women Act
Julia is a 30-year-old married mother of six who sought the counseling services of Mujeres Latinas en Accion after experiencing sexual assault. One night, two strangers broke into her home when she was alone and attacked her. Like thousands of victims in the United States, Julia (not her real name) is an immigrant who experienced [...]
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Mujeres Latinas en Acción Commemorates Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In efforts to respond to the needs of many individuals and families who struggle with violence in their home, Mujeres Latinas en Acción has designed a month-long program to connect, empower and educate the Latino community during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For the first time, Mujeres will conduct a Latina leadership open to Latina professionals [...]
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