Immigration

Immigration News: Top Prosecutor in North Carolina Refuses to Grant Temporary Visas to Latinos Who Are Victimized by Other Latinos

A North Carolina prosecutor is under fire for refusing to grant temporary visas to undocumented Latino immigrant crime victims if they are victimized by another Latino.

Democrats, National Groups Urge GOP Senators to Expedite Nomination Process of Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo After Delays

Senate Republicans have been criticized for delaying the confirmation process of a Latino judicial nominee -- Luis Felipe Restrepo -- who was nominated by President Barack Obama last November 2014.

Immigration Reform News: Justice Department Says it 'Erroneously' Issued Work Permits After Judge Stalled Obama's Immigration Action

U.S. officials admitted that the federal government "erroneously" issued three-year work permits to about 2,000 people under President Obama's executive immigration action, despite the fact that a court order has delayed the plan's implementation.

Immigration Reform News Update: Hillary Clinton's Immigration Executive Action Comments Questioned at White House

Democratic Party presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's comments on immigration executive action have been under the spotlight even by the White House.

Immigration Reform News: Hillary Clinton Calls for Immigrant Detention Reforms, Receives Support From National Groups

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has called for comprehensive immigration reform and support of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, but the former secretary of state also spoke about reforms on immigrant detention and its practices.

Hillary Clinton Immigration News: Clinton Wants 'More Humane' Immigration Enforcement

Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton on Tuesday said changes were needed to make immigration enforcement and detention "more humane, more targeted and more effective."

Immigration Reform News: Hillary Clinton Vows to Support a Pathway to Citizenship

Hillary Clinton proposed "a path to full and equal citizenship" for undocumented immigrants during an appearance at a Las Vegas high school on Tuesday. The Democratic candidate moved to the left of her Republican opponents.

2016 Elections: Sen. Marco Rubio Declares Immigrants Do Not Have a 'Right' to Live in US [VIDEO]

Republican presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio criticized immigration reform activists on Friday, arguing immigrants do not have "right" to live in the United States. He argued for a different approach, focusing on the reform of the immigration system and securing the border.

Hillary Clinton on Immigration: GOP's Legal Status for Immigrants Is 'Code For Second Class Status'

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, a Democratic Party presidential candidate, spoke about her stance on immigration reform and support on building from President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Central America's 'Instability' Puts US, Neighbors at Risk of Continued Illegal Migration

The Obama administration has proposed pledging $1 billion to address the issues in Central America, specifically the region's security and governance.

Obama Approval Rating: Voters Disapprove President, Congress Handling Immigration, Economy Issues

Immigration and the economy have remained as the top issues among registered voters, based on new polling data.

Jeb Bush's Unofficial Presidential 2016 Campaign Shows Significant Focus on the Latino Community

Potential presidential candidate Jeb Bush is reaching out to the Latino community. He spoke in fluent Spanish at a conference this week, CBS Local reports according to AP.

China Passes Mexico As Top Source of New US Immigrants

According to a Census Bureau study conducted primarily by researcher Eric Jensen, China was named the country of origin for 147,000 recent U.S. immigrants in 2013. India came in second with 129,000 immigrants. So both countries beat out Mexico which sent, according to the latest research, just 125,000 immigrants to the U.S..

May Day Protests: Demonstrators in Southern California Demand Immigration Rights and Higher Wages

Thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Southern California, demanding higher wages and immigration rights on May Day.

Immigration Reform News: Civic Engagement Group Protests Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Not Meeting Immigrant Families

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been criticized by a Texas-based civic engagement organization for his inaction on immigration and immigrant families.

Ted Cruz Doesn’t Believe Hispanic Panhandlers Exist, Says 'Begging' Would be 'Shameful' to Latino Community

Sen. Cruz continues his attempts to appeal to Latino voters. He recently spoke at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce touting Latinos' conservative ideals.

Jeb Bush on Immigration: Bush Welcomes 'Earned' Legal Status for 11 Million US Immigrants

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said the 11 million U.S. immigrants deserve an "earned legal status," but his comments on immigration has drawn ire from groups.

Immigration Reform 2015: National Latino Organizations Condemn Calls to End Birthright Citizenship

National Latino organizations have criticized the GOP effort to repeal birthright citizenship from the U.S. Constitution.

Voter ID Laws Debate: 'Discriminatory' Texas Voter Identification Law Challenged at U.S. Appeals Court

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans heard arguments about Texas' voter identification law, which the U.S. Department of Justice claimed suppresses minority voting.

Immigration Reform News Today: Democrats Blast Republicans On Calling For Birthright Citizenship Removal

U.S. congressional lawmakers have criticized the Republican Party's efforts to amendment the country's Constitution and adversely affect birthright citizenship for U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants.