MDP Hispanic and Latino Caucus

05/04/2026

Michigan State Representatives and Senators sent a letter to ICE requesting access to the North Lake Immigrant detention facility in Baldwin, Michigan, but were refused. Here’s a copy of the letter.

04/29/2026

From Veronica Paiz, MI State Representative 4/28/26

During session today, we voted on a bill to delete Cesar Chavez’s name from a 2003 law (public act) which establishes holidays for certain individuals and leaders. Chavez was the revered face/leader of United Farm Workers - a driving force in field workers’ crusade for safe work environment, livable wages, and civil rights. He has been credibly accused of r**e and sexual abuse of women and girls, as reported by a New York Times investigation and women who have come forward to tell their stories. I agree with the bill and voted yes. However, I also offered a substitute bill which would replace Chavez’ name with a recognition of Farm Workers Day and the people who built this tremendous force in worker rights and labor history. The substitute was not accepted. This 3 minute video clip is my floor speech.

04/07/2026

MDP Hispanic and Latino Caucus
April 2026

MDP Hispanic/Latino Caucus Endorsements

MDP Hispanic Latino Caucus will be doing endorsements for the Primary and General Election. If you are interested in being endorsed by our caucus, please return the questionnaire to Belda Garza at - [email protected]

Primary Election Questionnaire due on June 7, 2026
Endorsement recommendation will be submitted to membership at the June 21 2026 Meeting. PRIMARY ELECTION AUGUST 4, 2026

General Elections Questionnaire due August 21, 2026
Endorsement recommendation will be submitted to the membership at the September 6, 2025 Meeting. GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 3, 2026
You can find the fillable form questionnaire online at

MDP HISPANIC LATINO CAUCUS ENDORSEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Economic Development/Job Creation: Please share your experience working the Hispanic/Latino businesses and your role in aiding these entities (past, present and future). Who in the Hispanic business community has endorsed your candidacy?

2. Education: What role have you played in supporting educational opportunities for Hispanic/Latino students in K-12 and higher education (past, present and future)? Who in the education community has endorsed your candidacy?

3. Do you support bilingual education? Please explain.

4. Do you support Medicare for all? Please explain.

5. Do you support immigration reform? Please explain.

6. Do you support abolishing ICE?

7. Do you support criminal justice reform legislation? Please explain.

8. Employment: If elected to your respective office, will you commit to hiring Hispanic/Latino staff/personnel? Please explain.

9. Do you support any efforts to roll back affirmative action programs? Please explain.

10. Will you continue to support Michigan Safe Driving Bills?

11. Please provide other reasons/additional information why the Michigan Democratic Party Hispanic/Latino Caucus should endorse your candidacy for the office you are seeking?

03/25/2026

Statement from Veronica Paiz, MI State Representative regarding Cesar Chavez.

03/01/2026

Former Caucus Executive Board member Veronica Paiz, MI State Representative took part in a community forum on immigration enforcement in Michigan. There are links to a recording of the forum and a link to the Detroit News article in her Facebook post. Latina Senator Mary Cavanagh was an organizer of the forum.

State and local leaders hear from immigrant community about ICE detainments

01/13/2026

This OSHA 30 training will be conducted in Spanish.
Looking to advance your career in construction or a high-risk industry? Rebuild Detroit and SER Metro Detroit are offering OSHA 30 certification at no cost.

📅 Tuesday, January 27 – Friday, January 30
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 9301 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210

You’ll learn about:
✔️ Fall protection
✔️ Electrical safety
✔️ Personal protective equipment (PPE)
✔️ Worker rights and workplace safety standards

📲 Scan the QR code to register
📞 Questions? Call or text: 734-608-2593
✉️ [email protected]

Train safer. Build skills. Move your career forward.