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New York City Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Improve Resident-Police Relations, Police Commission Calls it an Intrusion

The New York City Right to Know Act is being introduced, with local residents and civil rights advocates hoping it will help police officers and residents communicate with each other more effectively in the hopes of defusing conflict before it escalates.

Obamacare Open Enrollment 2015: Healthcare.gov Second Enrollment Period Opens Saturday With Improved Cyber Security, Upgrades

By Paola Hernández
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will be put to the test once again as the Healthcare.gov federal health insurance marketplace starts its second open enrollment period of Saturday.

Louisiana Senate Race Poll 2014: Republican Bill Cassidy Leads Runoff Poll; Mary Landrieu Pushes Keystone XL Pipeline Bill

By Paola Hernández
The Democrats have an opportunity to save a U.S. Senate seat in Congress, but the odds are not positive for Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., despite an effort to pass the controversial Keystone XL pipeline in Congress.

Former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne Dies at 81

By Paola Hernández
Chicago’s first and only female mayor in history, Jane Byrne, passed away Friday morning at the age of 81.

Immigration Executive Action Update: GOP to 'Fight' Obama on Rumored 5 Million Undocumented Immigrants' Amnesty

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama's alleged plan to defer approximately five million undocumented immigrants from deportation has, as expected, infuriated the Republican Party and could impact an upcoming spending bill for the 2015 fiscal year.

Immigration Update 2014: Detentions of Immigrants Fall 39 Percent in US Over Past 18 Months

By Paola Hernández
Detentions of immigrants in the United States fell 39 percent between the end of Fiscal Year 2012 and 2014, recent studies published Wednesday shows.

Keystone XL Pipeline Vote Set in Congress, Obama Likely to Veto Legislation Pushed By Sen. Mary Landrieu in US Senate

By Paola Hernández
Ahead of her December runoff election for the U.S. Senate race against Republican candidate Bill Cassidy, Democratic Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu called for the Senate to vote on the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Obama Nominates Judges: Two Latinos Nominated to Serve on U.S. Courts of Appeals

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama nominated two Latino judges to serve on the United States Court of Appeals on Wednesday. The nominees await a confirmation vote from the U.S. Senate.

Immigration Reform 2014: Undocumented Students Not Included in 'Tennessee Promise' Free Community College Program

By Paola Hernández
Tennessee Promise does not allow undocumented high school students to participate in the program, excluding them from the free community college tuition it offers.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration: 5 Million Undocumented Immigrants Could Be Protected; GOP Considers Government Shutdown

By Paola Hernández
Despite the opposition from the Republican Party, President Barack Obama is still determined to issue an executive action on immigration reform, and it could include deferment of up to five million undocumented immigrants from deportation.

Immigration Law: President Obama Reportedly Close to Unveiling Executive Action Plan to Allow Millions to Stay in US

By Paola Hernández
The Obama administration is not backing down on executive action on immigration and may soon issue an order protecting up to 5 million people from deportation, sources report citing unnamed officials who say final details are being ironed out.

Same-Sex Marriage Legislation: Confusion Over Gay Marriage in Kansas Ensues Following Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's Block

By Paola Hernández
On Monday, United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued an order temporarily blocking gay marriage in Kansas.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Latino Conservatives to Launch Coalition Pushing for Immigration Reform

By Paola Hernández
A group of conservative Latino Americans plan to launch a new coalition that will push for immigration reform.

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe to Pardon Son for Felony Marijuana Charge From 2003, Says Kids Do 'Stupid Stuff'

By Paola Hernández
Arkansas Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe will pardon his son for a drug conviction that is more than a decade old. Gov. Beebe reached this decision after the state's parole board recommended his son for a pardon.

Latino Behavior on Economy, Health Care 'Optimistic' But Discrimination Persists, Says New Report

By Paola Hernández
Despite negative events in society, Latino families have high optimism on life, health care and the future. Polling data conducted by Latino Decisions revealed Latinos, including immigrants, are also hopeful on many issues encountered in the U.S.

Immigration Reform News 2014: President Obama's 10-Point Executive Action Plan Leaked

By Paola Hernández
A copy of President Obama’s 10-point immigration executive action plan, to be announced next week, has been leaked to the press.

FCC Chair Tom Wheeler Asserts Independence, After Obama Weighs in on Net Neutrality

By Paola Hernández
It seems Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler is saying "thanks, but no thanks" to President Obama's Net Neutrality advice.

Same Sex Marriage Laws: South Carolina Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

By Paola Hernández
A lesbian couple sues state after being denied the right to marry; federal judge rules South Carolina law unconstitutional.

Election Results Update: Latinos in State Legislative and Senate Increases Following Midterm Elections

By Paola Hernández
As Latinos are set to have their largest class yet in the upcoming 114th U.S. Congress, Latinos also made history within state legislative levels following this year's midterm elections.

Obama Immigration Action Update: Impeachment 'Would Be A Consideration' If President Announces Reform Executive Action, Says Congressman

By Paola Hernández
With President Barack Obama's immigration reform executive action looming, one Republican congressman publicly stated this week that impeachment would be considered if the president fulfills his unilateral action promise.
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