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Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit: Justice Department Officially Files Appeal Against Texas Lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice has officially filed an emergency motion to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals asking to overrule a decision temporarily blocking President Barack Obama's deferred action programs.

Immigration News Today: ICE Officials Worry Over Lack of Local Law Enforcement, Detainment Support

Officials from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency said their work has been at risk as a result of diminished resources.

Immigration News Today: Population Rate of Foreign Born Latino Immigrants to Drop By 2060, Says Census Bureau

The U.S. Census Bureau projects the foreign-born immigrant population to hit 78 million by 2060, but the rate is expected to drop for the Latino population.

Student Loan Forgiveness: President Obama Signs Student Aid Bill To Help Loan Repayment

President Barack Obama signed a presidential memorandum this week addressing the student loan process for post-secondary education.

Venezuela News 2015: US Latino Senators Praise Obama's Executive Order on Venezuelan Government

President Barack Obama issued an executive order implementing financial sanctions against alleged human rights violators in Venezuela, and U.S. Latino senators have commended the administration's decision.

Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit: Judge Andrew Hanen's Temporary Injunction Still In Effect, Calls For New Hearing

U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen decided not to rule further from his temporary injunction blocking President Barack Obama's deferred action programs, which would affect nearly 4.9 million undocumented immigrants.

US Latino Unemployment Rate: Latinos Job Rate Grew Faster Than Other Minorities, Unemployment Rate Down From Last Year

The U.S. Latino unemployment rate has reportedly decreased to its pre-Great Recession levels and has improved at a faster rate compared to other minority populations.

Voto Latino's Rosario Dawson, Maria Teresa Kumar, Wilmer Valderrama and America Ferrera on 'Amplifying' Latino Millennials in Politics

With the 2014 midterm elections over, statistics on U.S. Latinos' voter turnout have slowly surfaced to show lower than expected attendance. Latin Post talks with Voto Latino President and CEO Maria Teresa Kumar and Latino celebrities Rosario Dawson, America Ferrera and Wilmer Valderrama about the need for Latino millennials' engagement ahead of the 2016 election season.

Bob Menendez Scandal: Who Is Dr. Salomon Melgen? Friend of US Latino Senator Under Scrutiny

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez could encounter criminal corruption charges from the U.S. Department of Justice due to his affiliation with Dr. Salomon Melgen, a 60-year-old Dominican ophthalmologist in Florida. Who exactly is Dr. Melgen?

Obama Executive Order on Venezuela: President Obama Executive Order Bans Venezuela Government Officials in US, Transfer of Goods

President Barack Obama issued an executive order Monday addressing the “unusual and extraordinary threat” by Venezuela towards U.S. national security and foreign policy.

Chicago Elections 2015: Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia Narrows Challenge Against Incumbent Mayor Rahm Emanuel

The Chicago mayoral election has heated up with the increased attention on candidate Jesus "Chuy" Garcia. New polling data has shown Garcia improving his potential victory odds against incumbent Rahm Emanuel.

Voto Latino to Help Legal Permanent Residents Understand Naturalization Process, Become US Citizens With New Tech Program

With immigration being one of the top three issues among U.S. Latinos, Voto Latino announced its partnership with an online platform for lawful permanent residents to familiarize with the naturalization process and become U.S. citizens.

Bob Menendez Corruption Scandal Update: 'I’m Not Going Anywhere', Says NJ Senator During Press Conference

U.S. Sen. Robert "Bob" Menendez, D-N.J., vowed Friday that he was "not going anywhere" amid the alleged criminal corruption charges reportedly underway from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Sen. Bob Menendez Corruption Scandal: US Justice Department to File Criminal Corruption Charges Against Latino Senator

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are reportedly preparing to file criminal corruption charges against Sen. Robert "Bob" Menendez, D-N.J. The DOJ is alleging that Menendez used his political office to encourage business interests of a Democratic donor and friend for gifts.

US-Cuba Relations Today: Florida Lawmakers Seek to Stop Renewed US, Cuba Relations, Propose Ban on Cuba Consulate in Sunshine State

While the U.S. State Department continue to renew diplomatic relations with Cuban government officials, Florida's House of Representatives are seeking to rebuke the Obama administration's efforts.

Immigration Executive Order Lawsuit: White House Gives Judge Andrew Hanen Deadline to Lift Injunction

The White House informed a federal court judge to lift a temporary injunction blocking President Barack Obama's deferred action programs or the administration will file an appeal.

Voto Latino Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering Latino Millennials, Names VL Innovators Challenge Winners

Although Voto Latino is in its 11th year, the nonprofit celebrated its 10-year anniversary Wednesday and showcased Latino innovators in technology.

Obama Approval Rating Today: Poll Results Show Opposition to Immigration Executive Actions, Support for Ground Troops Against ISIS

A majority of Americans believe President Barack Obama loves America but support for his immigration executive actions are not positive.

Immigration Executive Action Update: President Obama, Latino Lawmakers Praise DHS Funding Bill's Passage

President Obama and congressional lawmakers are praising Congress after they finally passed legislation to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the 2015 fiscal quarter, expiring Sept. 30, the bill to have no adverse affect on the president's immigration executive actions despite conservative lawmakers' efforts to block its implementation.

Marijuana Legalization Popular Among Millennials, Including Republican Youth, As Millennial Demographic Set Hit 81.1 Million By 2036

Support for legalizing marijuana has increased over the years but most notably among Republican millennials. Legalizing marijuana is significantly more popular among millennials, regardless of political affiliation, but older age groups steadily show opposition to the concept.

Immigration Executive Order News: House GOP Passes 'Clean' DHS Funding Bill, No Impact on Executive Actions

The House of Representatives passed a "clean" bill to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through September that contains no written language affecting President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Netanyahu Speech in Congress: Israel Prime Minister Defends Barack Obama, Denounces Iran Nuclear Program

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu address a joint session of the U.S. Congress on Tuesday morning despite concerns from the White House and the absence of dozens of Democrats.

Obamacare Update: President Obama Not Preparing Backup Plan If Supreme Court Rules Against Federal Tax Subsidies

President Barack Obama revealed he does not anticipate the U.S. Supreme Court will strike down a provision of the Affordable Care Act that would eliminate health coverage for millions of Americans.

TURNOUT: Immigrant Rights Activist Dulce Matuz Sheds Light on Immigration Policies, Latino Youth Engagement

Dulce Matuz came to the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant from Hermosillo, Mexico, more than a decade ago. While personally experiencing setbacks due to the Grand Canyon State’s lawmakers, she found that engagements with the youth can still necessary reforms.

Immigration Reform 2015: Hundreds to Thousands of Deported Immigrants To Enter US Again for Second Opportunity, Result of 'Voluntary Return' Forms Lawsuit

An upwards of thousands of undocumented immigrants who were deported from the U.S. to Mexico will have a second opportunity to make their plea to stay in the U.S.
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