2026 LULAC National Convention

Courts have become one of the central battlegrounds shaping democracy in the United States. From voting rights and immigration to free speech, civil liberties, and executive power, major legal fights are now deciding how far government authority can reach and who remains protected under the Constitution. This plenary brings together legal leaders and civil rights advocates to examine the growing role of litigation in defending democratic institutions during a period of rising authoritarian pressure. The discussion focuses on what these legal battles mean for Latino communities, civil rights organizations, and the broader future of American democracy.