The Time Is Now

Join Hispanic Leaders to Demand Protections for Long-Term Immigrants

Like our community, the signatories of this letter span the political spectrum. We may be MAGA, we may be progressives, we may be somewhere in between. We are all united in demanding that both Republicans and Democrats in Washington deliver solutions that allow long-term undocumented immigrants, many of whom have worked, paid taxes, and contributed to our communities, families and workplaces for decades, long-term solutions that allow them to live and work legally without fear.

We cannot wait. In July, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, an undocumented long-term immigrant and father of three with no criminal record who had lived in the U.S. for decades and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a young father with a legal work permit, were killed by ICE officers in Houston, Texas and Biddeford, Maine within a week of each other.  DACA holders are being pushed out of status by unprecedented delays in renewals; TPS holders are losing their status; Dreamers and other long-term immigrants are vulnerable to harsh enforcement and deportation.

The numbers speak for themselves – polling shows that the American public overwhelmingly supports solutions for these long-term immigrants including 78% of Republican voters, 83% of voters overall, and 85% of Hispanic voters. Latino-owned businesses create an economic output of $2.8 trillion and represent a substantial portion of the economic landscape. According to the Latino Donor Collaborative, the U.S. Latino economy reached $4 trillion in 2023, making it the 5th largest economy in the world if it were a country – larger than the U.K. and France.

The numbers also show something else – Hispanic Americans will determine the outcome of the 2026 midterms. A report showed that a 10 point shift in the Hispanic vote on its own can flip the House majority. We have already seen far greater shifts in special elections over the past year. .

The Hispanic vote is won with respect. Respect for our community means fighting for and delivering these long-overdue protections for long-term immigrants. We need action now, from this administration and from leaders in Congress. 

Lead Signatories

• Massey Villarreal, Co-Chair, Comité de 100; CEO, Precision Task Group
• Janet Murguía, President and CEO, UnidosUS
• Reverend Samuel Rodriguez, President/CEO, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC)
• Ramiro Cavazos, Co-Chair, Comité de 100; President, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)
• Roman Palomares, President, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
• Ana Valdez, CEO, Latino Donor Collaborative
• Gary Acosta, CEO, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP)
• Sergio Barajas, Executive Director, National Hispanic Construction Alliance (NHCA)
• Raul Raymundo, CEO, The Resurrection Project; Board Member, American Business Immigration Coalition
• Sam Sanchez, Co-Chair, Comité de 100; CEO, Third Coast Hospitality

National Signatories

• Carlos Orta, CEO, The Latino Coalition
• Abraham Hernandez, National Chapters Director, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC)
• Roberto Albino Jr., National Policy Director, National Chapters Director, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC)
• CiCi Rojas, President, The Latino Coalition Foundation
• Jennifer Garcia, CEO, Latino Business Action Network
• Marla Bilonick, CEO, National Association of Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB)
• Cid Wilson, CEO, Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility
• Patricia Mota, President & CEO, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
• Jose Antonio Tijerino, President, Hispanic Heritage Foundation
• Katharine Pichardo, President and CEO, Latino Victory Project
• Vanessa Cardenas, Executive Director, America’s Voice
• Juan Andrade, President, United States Hispanic Leadership Institute
• Ginny Mendez, National Women’s Commissioner, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
• Raul Salinas, General Counsel, US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Maria Cristina Caballero, President/CEO, Dialogue on Diversity
• Rev. Gabriel Salguero, President, National Latino Evangelical Coalition
• Frankie Miranda, Hispanic Federation
• Erica Bernal-Martinez, CEO, National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) and NALEO Educational Fund
• Sindy Benavides, Founding Executive Director, Aqui: The Accountability Movement
• Victor Arias, Chair of the Board, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)
• Diego N. Sánchez, Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Ed and Immigration