Politics

Immigration Reform News: Fifth Circuit Court's DACA, DAPA Hearing Attracts Immigrant Rights Leaders, Protesters

Immigrant rights advocates are set to make their presence known in New Orleans as the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court hears arguments on President Barack Obama's deferred action programs' legality.

Donald Trump Mexican Comments: RNC Chairman Priebus Called Trump to Ease Immigration Rhetoric

Bowing to pressure from nervous Republican leaders, Reince Priebus, the head of the Republican National Committee, made a phone call to divisive presidential hopeful Donald Trump, encouraging the real estate magnate turned politician to ease up on the incendiary talk.

Immigration News Today: Congressman Luis Gutierrez Says Donald Trump 'Missing the Point' on Immigration

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's anti-Mexican remarks were addressed at the House of Representatives on Thursday morning. While addressing from the House floor, U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., went on to discuss the vulnerability undocumented immigrants encounter and reiterated the need for immigration reforms.

2016 Republican Presidential Candidates Skip National Council of La Raza's Annual Latino Conference

The largest U.S. Latino advocacy group expected at least one GOP presidential candidate to attend its July 13 luncheon in Las Vegas, Nevada to address immigration policy and other important issues.

Hillary Clinton 2016 Campaign: Democrat Talks About Gaining Voter Trust, Donald Trump and Immigration Reform [Video]

Hillary Clinton opened up on the topics of immigration reform, Donald Trump's presidential candidacy and earning the trust of American voters in her first national interview of since entering the 2016 race for the White House.

Donald Trump on Jeb Bush: Former Florida Governor's Immigration Reform Stance Is 'Weak'

In addition to doubling down on his attack against Mexican immigrants, Donald Trump recently hurled harsh words at Jeb Bush, calling the top 2016 Republican candidate's stance on immigration weak.

Immigration News Today: California Senate Agriculture Committee Passes Bill Providing Undocumented Farm Workers a Work Permit

A work permit for undocumented farm workers would allow them to legally stay and work in California.

Donald Trump Comments: 'I Will Win the Latino Vote' Despite Anti-Mexican Remarks

Following disparaging remarks toward Mexicans and undocumented immigrants, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was confident he would win the Latino vote.

Congressman Joe Heck: What Latinos Need to Know About GOP Candidate Seeking Harry Reid's Senate Seat

For U.S. Latino registered voters, the top issues include education, economy and immigration, and for Latino Nevadans, the next elected official with a complimentary track record. One politician who will engage for the Latino vote is Rep. Joseph Heck, R-Nevada, who confirmed his Senate bid to succeed Democratic Sen. Harry Reid’s seat.

Immigration Reform News Today: John Boehner Says Reform is Top Priority, But GOP Remains Weary

House Speaker John Boehner plans to make immigration reform a top priority, the top Republican told business executives in Dublin, Ireland, over the weekend.

President Obama Kenya Visit Update: Kenyan Hosts Warn Obama Not to Address Gay Rights During Trip

While many Kenyans express excitement about President Barack Obama's upcoming visit to the country of his ancestors, some of them are already warning him not to "talk about the gay issue."

Martin O'Malley's Education Plan Calls for Refinancing of Student Loans, Tuition Freeze at Public Colleges

With college students graduating with skyrocketing loan debts, Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley announced his plan to provide relief for American students. O'Malley, former governor of Maryland, stated U.S. families are burdened with the $1.3 trillion in outstanding student loan debt, and proposed a national goal for all students to have access to debt-free college education at any in-state public college or university.

Immigration News Latest: ICE Opts for 'Alternatives to Detention,' Immigrants Face 24-Hour Surveillance

Undocumented immigrants who have entered the United States since last year face more scrutiny than many criminals, the Boston Globe reported.

2016 Presidential Race: Mitt Romney Meets With Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio and Chris Christie

Although Mitt Romney is not running in the 2016 presidential election, he is still a prominent figure in the race among several of the top Republican contenders.

Amid Growing Latino Presence, Dominican Americans Seek Dominican-Focused Civic Advocacy Groups

While the Latino vote continues to gain momentum into the 2016 election season, candidates must remember the electorate is diverse, and one growing group is Dominican American.

Joe Heck Senate Campaign: Republican Announces Senate Bid, Record for Latinos, Women Is Questioned

Acknowledging his mother's history as an immigrant, Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nevada, announced his U.S. Senate bid to succeed Sen. Harry Reid's, D-Nevada, seat.

Puerto Rico News: Democratic Congressmen Working on Bills Granting Commonwealth Chapter 9 Benefits

With Puerto Rico facing $70 billion of debt, U.S. congressional lawmakers are attempting to introduce legislation granting the commonwealth to file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy.

Donald Trump Defends Anti-immigration Comments, Says US is 'Dumping Ground' for Mexico

Despite losing several corporate partnerships over his inflammatory remarks about Mexican immigrants, Donald Trump has once again doubled down on his anti-immigration statements while accusing the media of "deliberately distorting" his words.

Marco Rubio 2016 Campaign: Nonprofit Backing GOP Candidate Rubio Raises Almost $16 Million

A nonprofit backing Marco Rubio has raised almost $16 million, parts of which the group plans to invest in TV ads for the Florida senator's 2016 White House bid.

Hillary Clinton 2016 Campaign on Puerto Rico: Supports Municipal Bankruptcy to Help Restructure Island's Debt

Puerto Rico should be given access to U.S. bankruptcy laws to restructure some of the $72 billion of its public entities' debt, Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday.
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