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Independent journalists and everyday citizens have leveraged social media to document immigration raids.
His third feature, “The Unexpecteds,” now available on streaming platforms, features a mostly Latino cast and was executive produced by independent cinema legend Kevin Smith of “Clerks” fame.
On Saturday, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that it had launched “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” claiming that North Carolina was overrun by criminal undocumented immigrants because of “sanctuary politicians.”
From Bad Bunny getting robbed to legacy acts getting political, here’s what happened at the Latin Grammys.
After abandoning the Democrats in 2024, Latinx voters repudiated Trump and Republicans on election night.
Is it OK to root for the Dodgers? Latinos express ethical dilemmas of backing L.A.’s team during the World Series.
Día de Muertos is a great opportunity for children to learn more about their family’s history and departed loved ones.
What’s happening in Chicago feels like a mirror image of what transpired in Los Angeles over the summer.
Nearly two weeks after Bad Bunny was announced as the halftime performer at the Super Bowl, right-wingers are still upset.
As the Trump administration continues to make landmark political decisions through executive orders and judicial means, a human rights lawyer examines whether the U.S. has become the latest example of authoritarianism in the Americas.
A recent poll observed the most pressing concerns of California’s Latinx electorate as the November special election creeps up.
Last week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3486, also known as the ‘Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025.’ The bill, which still awaits a vote in the Senate, looks to further criminalize noncitizens through an increase in incarceration minimums and maximums for immigration-related offenses.
The Latinx Files Team
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Fidel Martinez is the editorial director of De Los, the Los Angeles Times vertical that explores Latino culture and identity.