Politics

Immigration Reform News: NY DREAMer Cesar Vargas Denied Law License Due to One-Year Probation for Misdemeanor in Iowa

Prominent immigration activist Cesar Adrian Vargas has experienced another setback in obtaining a license to practice law in New York.

DREAMer Activists Interrupt Marco Rubio Appearance

Immigration activists from all over the country came together and interrupted Republican Sen. Marco Rubio's speech during the Faith and Freedom Coalition summit in Washington D.C. The senator brushed off their complaints over the president's executive orders.

Dozens of Latino Organizations Call for Renewal of Land and Water Conservation Fund

Dozens of Latino organizations have called for the U.S. House of Representatives to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), which preserves natural and water resources.

2016 Presidential Election: RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Talks Latino Voter Outreach as New 'Hypocrisy' Ad Attacks Hillary Clinton

The Republican National Committee's (RNC) Latino outreach continued this week as its chairman delivered remarks to a national Latino faith-based organization.

Guatemalan Court Stops Effort to Strip President's Immunity

On Thursday Guatemala's constitutional court decided to, for the time being, block this effort to take way President Otto Perez Molina immunity.

Swing States Poll: Marco Rubio Challenges Hillary Clinton in Battleground States, Wins Pennsylvania

Polling data in three swing states have Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in narrow or losing positions against Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio.

Donald Trump Allegedly Paid Actors $50 to Cheer at Presidential Announcement Speech [Video]

A new report alleges that the billionaire real estate mogul hired paid actors to cheer for him during his presidential kickoff speech on Tuesday.

Hillary Clinton Renews Push for Apprenticeships, Supports Tax Credits for Companies

Hillary Clinton, the favorite among Democrats to run for president, announced on Wednesday her support for apprenticeships, which she believes will help younger people enter the work force in their desired career paths.

Ted Cruz on Immigration: GOP Presidential Candidate Seeks End to Federal Immigration Agency's Self-Funding

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, a presidential candidate, introduced legislation to block the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) from using funds for deferred action.

GOP Candidate Ben Carson: People 'Pigeonholed' Into Focusing on Immigration

Republican presidential hopeful Ben Carson was the only one of the ever-growing GOP line up to speak at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) on Wednesday. During his speech, Carson told the audience of Latino leaders that the Latino community's concerns not only relate to immigration.

Immigration Detention Center in Texas: House Democrats To Visit Dilley, Karnes Immigrant Detention Centers

Eight Democratic congressional lawmakers will enter two private family detention centers in Texas to speak with detained mothers and children awaiting resolutions of their asylum claims.

Hillary Clinton vs Bernie Sanders: Poll Shows Sanders Might Spell Trouble for Clinton in New Hampshire

Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton is feeling some unlikely heat from socialist Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is surging in polls in New Hampshire. That means the party's nomination might actually be contested in the Granite State, which traditionally holds the first-in-the-nation primary.

Jeb Bush on Jimmy Fallon: GOP Candidate 'Slow Jams' on Tonight Show [Watch]

Just one day after officially launching his bid in the 2016 presidential election, Jeb Bush stopped by "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" where he participated in a sexually charged "Slow Jam The News" session and talked about his falling in love with his wife in Mexico.

Jeb Bush, Republicans vs. Pope Francis on Climate Change

Presidential candidate Jeb Bush has joined his party and spoken against Pope Francis on his climate change views.

Geraldo Rivera: Jeb Bush More Latino Than Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz

Fox News commentator Geraldo Rivera in a Twitter post argued Jeb Bush, one of the Republican Party presidential hopefuls, is more Latino than Republican Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, who are both of Cuban descent.

Immigration Reform News: California Lawmakers Invest $55 Million to Improve Healthcare, DACA Applications for State's Immigrants

California lawmakers agreed to invest millions for the state’s immigrant population, from health care, education, legal services and community integration.

Obama Administration Struggles to Reestablish Ties With Cuba

The Obama administration continues its attempt to reestablish ties with Cuba after announcing in December the two nations had been in negotiations. However, anti-Castro legislators in Congress derail any attempt the administration makes to normalize relations.

Immigration News Today: Donald Trump Says Mexicans, Immigrants 'Not Our Friends,' and 'Rapists'

Businessman Donald Trump announced his bid for the White House on Tuesday, but along the way, he said comments labeling immigrants as rapists and murderers.

Iowa Caucus 2016 Poll: Iowa Millennials More Likely to Attend Democratic Caucus, Support Hillary Clinton

Millennial Iowa caucus voters are more likely to attend the Democratic presidential primary election caucus, based on polling numbers in the state.

Senate Approves Measure to Ban the Use of Torture on Detainees

In a landslide vote, the U.S. Senate passed an historic measure on Tuesday that aims to ban the practice of torture on detainees for evermore.
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