Politics

Dominican Republic Certifies 55,000 Descendants of Immigrants as Citizens

Amid widespread fears of mass deportation, the Dominican Republic announced on Friday that it had certified the nationality of around 55,000 people whose citizenship was in question.

New Hampshire Poll: Sanders Inching Closer to Clinton, Bush Continues Leading GOP

New numbers out of New Hampshire show that many in the Granite State have started making up their minds about how they will vote for in the state's presidential primary. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Democratic presidential hopefuls, are coming closer on the polls while Republicans struggle to shine.

Ted Cruz, Marc Rubio Slam Supreme Court's Obamacare Ruling

Republican presidential hopefuls Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio on Thursday voiced strong disagreement with the Supreme Court's Affordable Care Act ruling, in which the nation's highest tribunal saved President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law.

Immigration News: Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich Confronted by Latino Child on DACA and DAPA

Immigration activists confronted Ohio’s Republican governor John Kasich this week during a trip to Iowa, asking him about his state’s lawsuit against DAPA and extended DACA. The governor is believed to be a Republican hopeful and was pressed on his stance on immigration.

2016 Presidential Race: Republican Gov. Chris Christie Expected to Announce Bid for White House

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is expected to squeeze his way into the already crowded pool of GOP candidates running for the 2016 presidential election.

Supreme Court Gay Marriage Ruling: SCOTUS Rules Gay Marriage is Legal, Constitutional For All 50 States

In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution guarantees the freedom for equal marriage -- a victory for LGBT rights advocates.

U.S. Latino Population Rates Increases to 17.4 Percent, But Growth Rate Continues to Ease

American Latinos have been key in the U.S. overall population growth, but the gains are declining as immigration rates ease.

Immigrant Detention Centers: DHS Secretary Johnson's Policy Changes Met With Mixed Responses

Immigrant rights advocates are responding to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson's latest reforms on immigrant detention.

Obamacare Supreme Court Case Decision: Latinos Applaud Decision; 4.2 Million Latino Enrollees Impacted

The U.S. Supreme Court decision ruling against the plaintiffs in the King vs. Burwell case provided security for many of the 4.2 million Latinos who have benefitted from the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also commonly referred to as Obamacare.

Traditionally Democratic Latino PAC Holds Fundraiser for Virginia Republican

The Latino Victory Fund, a Hispanic political-action committee established by actress Eva Longoria and Democratic Party finance chair Henry Muñoz, for the first time is supporting a Republican candidate for office.

Immigration News Today: Undocumented Transgendered Immigrant Explains Why She Heckled President Obama at LGBT Reception

An immigrant transgendered woman heckled President Barack Obama while honoring LGBT Pride Month in the White House on Wednesday. She explained her reasons to interrupt Obama in a post on Thursday.

Colombian President Stands by Army After Release of Scathing Human Rights Watch Report

According to the international non-governmental organization Human Rights Watch evidence suggests that high-ranking army officers in Colombia were aware of extrajudicial killings of civilians.

Univision, Washington Post To Hold Republican Candidates Forum in 2016

The largest Spanish-language network in the United States, Univision, will be hosting its own Republican debate next year ahead of the final decision for the party's nominee. The network will team with the Washington Post to moderate and cover the so-called Republican candidates' forum.

Immigration Reform News: House Democrats' Concern of Immigrant 'Prison Camps' in Texas Continues

Eight congressional Democrats have returned from visiting two immigrant detention centers in Texas, and they agreed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) needs to improve the detainees’ living conditions.

Obamacare Victory: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Affordable Care Act

Millions of Americans and the Obama Administration are celebrating the Supreme Court ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act subsidies. This means that 6.4 million Americans across the country will be allowed to keep their health insurance coverage.

Ann Coulter Says South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is 'An Immigrant Who Does Not Understand America's History'

Conservative commentator Ann Coulter criticized Republican Gov. Nikki Haleys decision to remove the Confederate flag from South Carolina's statehouse on Tuesday, calling her an immigrant who does not understand American history.

2016 Presidential Race: Republican Sen. Ted Cruz Bashes AP For Publishing Photos of a Gun Pointed at His Head [Pic]

Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz is speaking out against the Associated Press photos that showed him speaking at a shooting range while an image of a gun was pointed directly at his head.

Sarah Palin Out at Fox News, Contract Not Renewed

Fox News has parted ways with former Republican Vice Presidential candidate and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.

Donald Trump on Hispanic Voters: 'Latinos Love Trump, And I Love Them' [Video]

Despite calling Mexican immigrants drug traffickers and rapists last week, Donald Trump is convinced that Latinos "love" him.

President Obama Announces New Hostage Rescue Policy

The White House has just announced new protocols regarding the retrieval of hostages to improve on the rescue of Americans held captive abroad.