MACLA investigated the severe underrepresentation of Latinos in all forms of subsidized housing.
[4] In 2006, Latinos United expanded their purview to include education and immigration policy.
The result was a federal consent decree, requiring CHA to increase their services to Latinos.
"[7] To that end, the Forum helped register thousands of people to vote, and they disseminate information on local and state candidates.
[8] The Latino Policy Forum also lobbies the Illinois State Legislature to promote legislation, particularly for fair housing measures.