The largest Latino organization in the United States, UnidosUS, recently affirmed its support for President Joe Biden in Arizona and highlighted the group's efforts to mobilize voters on crucial issues such as abortion, minimum wage, and immigration. Janet Murguía, president of UnidosUS, declared support for Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and several Democratic congressional candidates, emphasizing the importance of these measures for the Latino community.

Election proposals in Arizona include legalizing abortion and raising the minimum wage. In addition, a controversial immigration measure, backed by Republicans, is up for a vote and includes provisions similar to a Texas law, which allows police to arrest and deport illegal immigrants.

On the occasion, Murguía highlighted the scope of UnidosUS's approach in the state, emphasizing the relevance of local issues to boost voter turnout. The history of abortion restrictions and anti-immigration policies in Arizona, such as SB 1070, which allowed police to question the legality of the presence of individuals in the country, is revisited, showing the resistance of the Latino community to these measures.

“Much of that law, known as the ‘Show Me Your Papers’ law, was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled immigration enforcement is a federal, not state, authority”, according to NBC News.

Enrique Davis Mazlum, state director of the Unidos US Action Fund, warned of the dangers of the immigration proposal, saying it would open the door to discrimination and racial profiling in places where the Latino community should feel safe. UnidosUS, along with other organizations, is prepared to react against harmful measures.

The NBC report also mentions the impact of the Latino vote in past elections, projecting a significant increase in Latino turnout in the upcoming elections, with 1 in 4 voters being Latino.

“Biden won Arizona by 10,457 votes in 2020, and Latino voters were seen as critical. His victory flipped the state, which had historically been red. Although Biden won a majority of Hispanic voters, Donald Trump made inroads, and polls suggest he could make a better showing this election”.

UnidosUS and other organizations, such as Voto Latino, Mi Familia Vota, and Latino Victory Project, plan to invest $50 million in efforts to register voters, garner votes, and ensure voter turnout, focusing on urban areas and border communities.