While the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has formally responded to a now-retracted letter from LULAC president Roger C. Rocha Jr. that had welcomed President Trump’s immigration framework, the organization’s Young Adults and Collegiate groups are still calling for Rocha to resign from his position. On Thursday, Latino Rebels received the letter, which was also sent to LULAC’s national office in Washington, D.C.:
In addition, Latino Rebels received a letter from the Austin LULAC Young Adult Council:
Latino Rebels reached out to LULAC’s national office to address the letters. LULAC referred us to the the response it has already shared with LR earlier on Thursday. In that statement, LULAC said it does not favor Trump’s immigration framework. It will not comment on whether Rocha will resign from LULAC or remain, although it acknowledged that Rocha is getting calls from many LULAC members and councils to step down.
Meanwhile, calls for Rocha to leave the organization continue, as several #FueraRocha tweets would indicate. Some of the tweets referred to a statement from LULAC CEO Brent Wilkes, where he distanced himself from Rocha:
Thank you @BrentWilkes for standing up against hate and racism. LULAC has been a strong advocate for the community. Roger Rocha needs to go. #TimesUp #FueraRocha
— Ingrid Pino Duran (@IngridDuran) February 1, 2018
The next post from y’all better be addressing that bootlicker @NatlPresLULAC and his resignation. Nothing he does or says will be enough, he is not trust worthy. #FueraRocha #LULACRocha #Bootlicker #SellOut #GreedyRat pic.twitter.com/10hKqP0fVH
— La Descarada ? (@Owlinn) February 1, 2018
The statement by @CALULACofficial was needed today, but does not go far enough. The letter by @NatlPresLULAC validate the separation of families and further criminalized our communities. As CA LULAC member I urge you to be bold and ask @LULAC to remove Rocha. #FueraRocha https://t.co/Rkja34FLDH
— Christopher Sanchez (@fullertonsancho) February 1, 2018
We have a clear message for Roger Rocha. #RochaYouareFIRED there are consequences to your careless actions. Our families are not SALE. You have disrespected the legacy of @LULAC & the trust of the membership #FUERARocha @vlnzl @LonghornLULAC
— Montserrat Garibay (@MontseTXAFLCIO) February 1, 2018
We are demanding Roger Rocha to resign effective immediately. We must send a strong message!! Our families are not bargaining chips. LULAC legacy has been put at risk by a reckless so called leader. #FUERARocha
— Montserrat Garibay (@MontseTXAFLCIO) February 1, 2018
Roger Rocha’s letter to Trump is a betrayal to the core values of LULAC, the principles on which it stands, and the mission it seeks to advance. Rocha must resign. .@LULAC #FueraRocha @ananavarro
— Pierre Berastain (@pierreberastain) January 31, 2018
