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Mi Familia en Acción
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Mi Familia en Acción

A Latino civic-engagement and voter-mobilisation organisation.

On 18 September, Mi Familia en Acción joined a lawsuit seeking to keep immigration agents away from US polling places.

Last refreshed: 24 September 2026

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Background

Mi Familia en Acción is a Latino civic-engagement and voter-mobilisation organisation. Its work includes citizenship assistance, voter registration and youth leadership, framed by its slogan, “Tu Voto, Tu Poder”.

The organisation operates across eight US states, including Arizona, Nevada, Georgia and North Carolina. It is distinct from the similarly named Mi Familia Vota.

Its role is to help Latino communities take part in civic life and elections. On 18 September 2026, its participation in litigation over immigration enforcement near polling places placed that mission in a live electoral context.

Common Questions
What is Mi Familia en Acción?
Mi Familia en Acción is a Latino civic-engagement organisation active in eight US states, working on citizenship assistance, voter registration and youth leadership.Source: mifamiliaenaccion.org
Is Mi Familia en Acción the same as Mi Familia Vota?
No, they are distinct organisations with similar names and overlapping Latino civic-engagement missions.Source: mifamiliaenaccion.org
Why is Mi Familia en Acción in the news?
On 18 September 2026 it joined the NAACP and seven other groups suing the Trump administration in federal court to keep ICE agents away from polling places.Source: