Cesar Vargas, co-director of one of the most prominent immigrant rights groups in the country, was not allowed to practice law until Wednesday, when a New York court ruled in his favor. The decision culminated a years-long struggle that ended up making history.
A group of senators have introduced a bill to slow down the reopening of Cuba as the federal government inches closer to reestablishing ties. The senators, among them two presidential hopefuls, aim to restrict the flow of U.S. money into Cuba as restrictions become more lax.
Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Party's top presidential contender, will return to Nevada later in June to give a speech at a large conference of Latino political leaders. She continues to be a favorite among Latinos and continues to push for the community's backing.
California's state senate has approved a law allowing undocumented immigrants to gain access to the state's healthcare exchange and Medicaid benefits. The bill was introduced last year and passed with some Republican support.
The Republican Party has started its push to gain some Latino voters ahead of next year's presidential elections. Though the candidates continue tossing their hats into the ring, the party has begun to push back on immigration and one candidate, Sen. Lindsey Graham, has the record to back the party's new focus.
Roberta Jacobson, assistant secretary of state for the Western Hemisphere and top negotiator with Cuba, has been nominated to be the new U.S. ambassador to Mexico. President Obama announced her as part of a list of federal nominations that still require the U.S. Senate's approval.
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case concerning Arizona's ban on undocumented immigrants being granted bail. By doing so, the previous court's ruling overturning the ban stands.
The former Democratic governor of Maryland, Martin O'Malley, announced his candidacy for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination next year. Like Sen. Bernie Sanders before him, O'Malley is running to the left of top contender Hillary Clinton.
As relations between the U.S. and Cuba continue to improve and normalize, the two countries are preparing to reopen their embassies after decades. The two nations plan to announce the reopening of embassies next week, following a series of talks in the last couple of months.
Congress' approval continues to titter below 20 percent; however, President Obama has seen a continue growth over the last few months and weeks. The president continues to enjoy a higher approval rating than Congress.
A recent report reveals Republican presidential hopeful and brother of former president George W. Bush, Jeb Bush, backed a path to legalized citizenship for undocumented immigrants in 2009.
Sen. Marco Rubio, one of the Republican presidential hopefuls for 2016, continues to emphasize his stance against same-sex marriage and as defender of Christianity in an attempt to woo his party's conservative religious base.
Senator Bernie Sanders, an Independent from Vermont, announced he would run for president on the Democratic ticket. He gave a rousing speech to thousands of supporters in Burlington, outlining his plans for the U.S.
Two of the three judges belonging to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit panel that heard the case concerning President Barack Obama's immigration order sided with the states suing the administration.
A survey conducted by Latino Decisions found Latinos who are immigrants or Spanish dominant were less likely to seek help from public service and programs than their U.S. born counterparts.
Former New York governor, George Pataki, will announce his bid for the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday. The New York Republican will be the most recent entry to the ever-growing list of GOP candidates.
Tourism is picking up fast in Cuba as the communist island and the United States reestablish diplomatic relations. Though the process has nowhere near finalized, Americans have wasted no time in traveling to Cuba.
Secretary Julian Castro, who it has been suggested could be Hillary Clinton's running partner, came to the defense of the Democratic presidential candidate over the inquiry into her State Department emails.
Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee said he would not support some of the Supreme Court's decisions, which hinted at his stance on same-sex marriage. The former governor told Fox News' Chris Wallace he would defy court rulings despite the principle of judicial review.
Secretary Julian Castro, serving as head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, could be the country's next vice president, making him the first Latino to take the position in the country's history. However, Sec. Castro does not seem so sure it will happen.
Two of the largest cable news companies in the nation, CNN and Fox News, have announced details about their Republican presidential debates later this year. Both networks will host a debate each to help voters decide who will be the best president while also narrowing down the large Republican field.
Representative Loretta Sanchez, a California Democrat, is running for Sen. Barbara Boxer's seat in the upper house; however, the Latina lawmaker could struggle to gather money to fund the upcoming Democratic primary battle against California attorney general Kamala Harris.
In another show of support for the Latino community and to emphasize her intent to bring about immigration reform, Hillary Clinton's campaign has hired Lorella Praeli as the campaign's Latino outreach coordinator.
Republicans appear to be much more optimistic about the upcoming presidential race compared to the two previous campaign cycles. Pew Research Center data shows that the favorability of the Republican line up has increased while favorability among Democrats for their party has stagnated.
After President Barack Obama announced new policing rules, including greater involvement in the community and the banning of some military-grade equipment, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on policing strategies. Rep. Luis Gutierrez lauded the Committee's bipartisan decision to hold the hearing, having been petitioning for it since Trayvon Martin's death.
