Immigration

Immigration Reform Update: AFL-CIO Supports Deferred Action Programs for Undocumented Workers

One of the largest unions in the country has supported President Barack Obama in implementing his immigration executive actions, citing undocumented workers need workplace protection.

Hillary Clinton 2016 Campaign: Latino Vote Up For Grabs Despite Hillary Clinton's Name Recognition

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton confirmed her bid for the White House on Sunday, and her campaign is making the moves to court the Latino electorate.

Marco Rubio 2016 Campaign: Cuban American Launches Presidential Bid from Miami Freedom Tower

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., officially announced his bid for the White House. From Miami's Freedom Tower, Rubio became the third Republican Party candidate to launch a presidential bid.

Immigration Reform News: Majority of Latinos and Blacks Support Obama's Executive Order on Immigration

A new survey reveals that Hispanic Americans overwhelmingly support President Obama's executive action to legalize millions of undocumented immigrants.

Immigration Reform News: California Democrats Unveil Bills Aimed at Improving Lives of Undocumented Immigrants

California's Democratic legislators along with immigration and Latino activisits announced a new packed of bills that aims to fill the immigration reform gap left by the federal government.

Immigration Reform News Today: Judge Denies Request to Lift Injunction on Obama's Immigration Plan

A temporary hold on President Obama's immigration plan that would protect millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation will remain in place after a federal judge on Tuesday denied a Justice Department request to lift it.

Immigration Reform News Update: NYC Council Speaker to Pitch NYC Municipal ID Program in Arizona

New York City's municipal ID program will be pitched in Arizona by City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito later this month.

US State Department's Jill Esposito Talks New Pilot Program to Streamline Immigrant Visas, Improve Communication

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs is set to improve its immigrant visa process with a new pilot program and improved communication, which could particularly impact the tech sector. U.S. Department of State Director of Public and Diplomatic Liaison for the Bureau of Consular Affairs Jill Esposito spoke with Latin Post about new initiatives impacting the immigrant visa process, including after President Barack Obama's Nov. 20, 2014, immigration executive actions.

Immigration News: New Program Reunites Central American Families in the US, Is Not Widely Heard Of

Central Americans who reside in the U.S. legally will be able to bring family members to the U.S. Recently, the Obama Administration introduced a new program that will help Central Americans reunite with family members in the U.

Republican Voters Want their Candidate to Oppose Immigration Reform

A new poll shows most Republicans prefer for their candidate to oppose a pathway to citizenship, and sheds light on other issues.

Immigration Reform News Today: Ted Cruz Letter to HHS Inquires Undocumented Immigrant Minors’ Health, Safety

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, recently sent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell a letter concerning the treatment, care and processing of unaccompanied undocumented immigration minors.

Immigration Reform News Today: Rep. Joaquin Castro Hopes DACA, DAPA Lawsuit Will Be Resolved Quickly

Several months have passed since President Barack Obama announced his immigration executive actions, but despite a district court judge's temporary injunction, Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, is confident the deferred action programs will be implemented.

Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit Update: Justice Department Files Briefing on DAPA, DACA Lawsuit

The US. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a brief to an appeals court against the 26 U.S. states blocking President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions' two deferred action programs.

Immigration Reform News Update: New York DREAM Act Sponsors Respond Latest Setback in State Budget Debate

Sponsors of the New York Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act have critically responded to the state's annual budget's exclusion to provide in-state tuition assistance for undocumented immigrants.

TURNOUT: Voto Latino President and CEO Maria Teresa Kumar Analyzes Latino Electorate in Midterms, Presidential Elections

The midterm and general elections have seen notable disparities with the Latino voter turnout rate. While efforts were made to engage the Latino electorate for the last midterm election, especially during the immigration reform debate, the numbers are reportedly lower than the 2010 midterms. Voto Latino President and CEO spoke with Latin Post about comparing the midterm and presidential election cycles and on mobilizing the Latino voter bloc.

Immigration Reform News Today: New York DREAM Act Not Included in State Budget Despite 'Priority' Status by Gov. Andrew Cuomo

New York State government officials have agreed on its next annual budget, and while education funds have increased, there is no support for the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act.

Republican 2016 Presidential Candidates: GOP Hopefuls Weigh In on Immigration Reform, Some Have Shifting Views

Potential Republican presidential nominees are now realizing the issue of immigration will be an important one in the upcoming 2016 election, and some are changing views accordingly.

Immigrant Drownings In Rio Grande Increase As U.S. Border Patrol Efforts Expand

In the wake of an increase in Mexican immigrants discovered having drowned trying to cross into South Texas, the U.S. Border Patrol has expanded its search-and-rescue teams to better monitor the area.

Ted Cruz on Immigration: GOP Presidential Candidate Finds Trouble With the Spanish Language

U.S. Presidential candidate Ted Cruz has received criticism for his Spanish-language campaign advertisement despite making controversial comments about individuals with bilingual education.

Immigration Executive Action: House Democrats Release 'Toolkit' for Eligible DACA, DAPA Immigrant Applicants

Although President Barack Obama's latest deferred action programs have been temporarily blocked, House Democrats are still calling for eligible undocumented immigrants to prepare their paperwork ahead of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) application launch.