Politicians, Latino & Immigrant Rights Groups Blast Immigration Executive Action Delay

Immigrants' rights groups are blasting Federal Judge Andrew Hanen's decision to issue a temporary block this week on President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, specifically the president's two deferred action programs.

Texas Judge Temporarily Blocks Presidents Obama’s Immigration Executive Actions

A Texas judge has temporarily blocked President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, which affects his two deferred action programs: the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA).

US State Department's New 'Goods and Services' Rules Could Give Boost to Independent Cuban Entrepreneurs

With the renewed diplomatic relations between the United States (U.S.) and Cuba, the U.S. State Department disclosed updates on supporting the island's "nascent" private sector.

Speaker John Boehner Ready for DHS Funding Expiration, Blames Democrats for DHS Funds Issues

Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, announced he is set to left the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's funding expire and it would not be the fault of the Republican Party.

National Latino Organizations Team Up for 'Unprecedented' DACA, DAPA Campaign

A collection of national Latino organizations have formed a coalition to provide assistance for President Obama’s deferred action programs.

As Obamacare Open Enrollment Deadline Looms, Plan Selections, Spanish Representatives Calls Rise

The second open enrollment period of Healthcare.gov and state-based health insurance marketplaces is set to conclude this weekend, and sign-ups have increased following a minor slump.

Puerto Rico Governor Proposes Tax Overhaul; Potential Billion Dollar Revenue Projected

Amid the troubling status of the Puerto Rican economy, the commonwealth's governor proposed a double-digit value-added tax in hopes to building the government's revenue.

New Bill Would Fund Homeland Security Without Immigration Program Cuts

Two U.S. representatives, each who represent states with large immigrant populations, have introduced legislation to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without negative impacts to President Barack Obama's deferred action programs.

CDC Immunization Official Debunks Theory Linking Immigrants to Measles Outbreak

An official from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week debunked claims immigrants are linked to the U.S. measles outbreak.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Potential Presidential Bid Gains Iowa, New Hampshire Support, Says YouGov Poll

The more people familiarized with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., the greater her appeal to potential voters has increased.

Costs to Deport Undocumented Immigrants Eligible for DACA, DAPA May Reach $20 Billion

Approximately 4.9 million undocumented immigrants are eligible for President Barack Obama's deferred action programs, which would temporarily avoid their deportation, but it could cost at least $20 billion to deport them all.

President Obama to Congress: Authorize War Against Islamic State; Lawmakers React to AUMF

President Barack Obama published his Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) letter to Congress to help “degrade and defeat” the Islamic State militant group.

Immigration Executive Action Delay Affected Latino Influence, Turnout on Election Day, Says Latino Decisions

U.S. Latino voters felt less enthusiastic about President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party for the immigration executive action delay, and polling data suggests the wait resulted in Latino voters staying home for the midterm election.

Marco Rubio's Reclaim America PAC Hires Former Mitt Romney Aide for New Hampshire Campaign

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has made it known about his interest in the 2016 presidential election, and he has taken an extra step with the hiring of a former Mitt Romney campaign aide.

Homeland Security, USCIS Launch Immigration Resources Ahead of DACA Expansion Start Date

The expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is set to take effect next week, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) agency is preparing for the occasion.

Ted Cruz on Immigration: Senator Not Blocking DHS Funding Bill; Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama Working for Top 1 Percent

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, called for the Republican Party leadership to address the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding and block President Barack Obama's immigration executive action.

US Unemployment Rate 2015: Latino Unemployment Rate Surpasses National US Average

While the overall U.S. unemployment rate grew during January, the Latino unemployment also saw minor growth.

New York's New Enforcement Act Toughens Immigration Assistance Fraud Penalties

New York State this week officially implemented tougher penalties to combat fraudulent immigration assistance services in an effort to protect the state's immigrant population.

President Obama's 2016 Fiscal Year Budget Increases Immigrant Detention Funding

President Barack Obama proposed his budget for the 2016 fiscal year earlier this week, but an immigrants rights groups expressed concerns.

U.S. State Department Restricts Visas to Venezuelan Government Officials Accused of Human Rights Abuse

The U.S. State Department announced this week additional visa restrictions for human rights violators from Venezuela. Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro has since criticized the U.S. government's decision.

US Health and Human Services Department Partners With Top Tax Filing Organization For Health Insurance Help

With the 2015 tax season being the first year for people to report their health insurance information on their tax returns, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) this week announced efforts to ease the process.

President Obama Meets with DREAMers; Senators Struggle to Debate DHS Funding, Immigration Executive Action

U.S. Senate Democrats have blocked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS)' 2015 fiscal year budget, and President Barack Obama and the GOP are voicing their opinions on the latest gridlock over immigration.

Sen. Bob Menendez, Marco Rubio Grills U.S. State Department on Renewed Cuban Relations

Sen. Marco Rubio conducted his first Senate Foreign Relations Western Hemisphere Subcommittee hearing this week and focused heavily and critically on the renewed diplomatic relations between Cuba and the U.S.

Hillary Clinton Leads Presidential Election Polls In Swing States Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio; Jeb Bush Provides Challenge in Sunshine State

Three critical swing states appear to go in favor of the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, based on new polling data.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Implements Tougher Immigration Assistance Fraud Laws

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo introduced this week new penalties for individuals or entities who defraud people of immigration-related assistance.
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