Judge’s ruling on lawsuit targeting segregation in N.J. schools frustrates plaintiffs, activists
‘Marked and persistent racial imbalance’ apparent in numerous schools, but not widespread segregation, judge said
October 11, 2023
Desegregation orders have led to progress in some school districts in recent decades, in NJ and elsewhere
A landmark court decision is awaited. What are the potential remedies?
It is not in dispute that New Jersey’s public schools have long been among the nation’s most racially segregated. The data is clear on the great number of schools where one race or another not only predominates but is the rule.
The question is how to address the issue, which is often dictated by housing and other societal factors, with New Jersey also among the nation’s foremost in school desegregation orders, edicts and not always friendly debates.
July 11, 2023
Latino Action Network Endorses New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy for Re-Election
Latino Action Network (LAN) today announced its endorsement of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy for re-election.
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September 17, 2021
A fair and equitable New Jersey includes affordable housing
(The Op-Ed below was written by Frank Argote-Freyre, President Emeritus and Housing Committee Chair of the Latino Action Network.)
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August 30, 2021
Testimony By the Latino Action Network at the New Jersey ARPA Virtual Hearing II
LAN President Christian Estevez spoke at the second New Jersey's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) hearing. The following is his testimony:
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July 28, 2021
LAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM COMMITTEE POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT 2021
July 24, 2021
LAN Board Member, Community Advocate, & Diversity Business Leader Elisa Charters Appointed to NJIT Board of Trustees
July 24, 2021
Latino Action Network Applauds the Nomination of Rachel Wainer Apter to the New Jersey Supreme Court
March 15, 2021
2021 LAN (Virtual) Legislative Conference - Register NOW!!!
March 04, 2021
Menendez to Lead Biden-Harris Immigration Legislation in the Senate
January 20, 2021