Immigration Reform

Obama Immigration Action Lawsuit: DAPA, DACA Temporary Injunction Risks Billions in Potential Revenue

President Barack Obama’s November 2014 immigration executive actions are still in limbo following an appellate court’s ruling, and it may cost billions of dollars in potential revenue.

Immigration News: DAPA, DACA Expansion Blocked by Fifth Circuit Appeals Court

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled to uphold the decision to block President Barack Obama’s 2014 deferred action programs, affecting nearly 4.9 million eligible undocumented immigrants.

TURNOUT: Republicans 'Need to Be Constructive' on Immigration to Engage Latinos, Says Alfonso Aguilar

According to Alfonso Aguilar, quoting President Ronald Reagan, "Latinos are Republicans. They just don't know it."

Immigration News 2015: Texas 'Sanctuary Cities' Sheriffs Risk State Grant Funds, Says Texas Gov. Abbott

In response to the "sanctuary cities" debate and one Texas sheriff's challenge to not comply with federal law enforcement's request on detained immigrants, Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has warned the withdrawal of future state funds.

Democratic Presidential Candidates Bernie Sanders, Martin O'Malley Amplify Immigration Reform Platforms

Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley have further detailed their respective plans for immigration reform.

Immigration Reform News: USCIS Has One Single Form Online, After a Decade and $1 Billion Spent to Modernize - Report

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has spent more than $1 billion and a little more than ten years in an attempt to modernize the immigration filing system, and according to a new report, progress hasn't been good. In fact, the project to digitize immigration forms has accomplished about one percent of the total job.

Immigration Reform News: Marco Rubio Accuses Donald Trump of Immigration Flip-Flopping

Despite taking a drastic turn on his own immigration policies, Marco Rubio ironically called out Donald Trump for flip flopping in his stance on immigration reform.

Immigration News Today: Undocumented American Immigrants' Bill of Rights Calls for Legal Status, Healthcare Access

A “Bill of Rights” for the undocumented community has been released, which calls for equal treatment to health, education and legal status.

DACA News: Latino Congressmen Speak of DACA's Benefits After Marco Rubio's Pledge to End Program

House Latino congressmen blasted Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., for his call to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

John McCain on Immigration Reform: White House Win 'Difficult' for GOP Without Reform

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said it will be “extremely difficult” for Republicans to reclaim the White House if the political party fails on immigration reform.

Marco Rubio DACA Platform: DACA 'Is Going to End' Remark Stirs Blacklash From Latino Leaders

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants, said the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will end even before enacting congressional immigration reform.

Immigration News: Obama May Bypass DAPA Court Injunction, Says Leaked DHS Memo

A leaked memo from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reportedly revealed President Barack Obama plans to bypass a court injunction that temporarily paused his immigration deferred action program.

Immigration News Today: Prolonged Detention, Lack of Legal Access at Detention Center

Immigrant-rights groups published a report on the largest immigration detention center in the U.S., detailing many allegations of abuse.

TURNOUT: Latino Victory Project President Cristóbal Alex Says Latinos Are 'Deciding Factor' in Elections

As the Latino electorate continues to move forward into the 2016 election season, Latino Victory Project President Cristóbal J. Alex told Latin Post about how the political parties have been faring with the voting bloc.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Denounces Trump's SNL Gig

Latino lawmakers and organizations are strengthening their opposition to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s scheduled hosting appearance on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.”

US States Adopting 'Inclusive' Immigration Reform Seeing Improvements in Economy, Education, Workforce

Based on the latest research data, a nonprofit organization recognized that U.S. states are increasingly becoming more aware of pro-immigrant benefits and not waiting for Congress to act.

Donald Trump Immigration Plan: Anthony Bourdain Against Trump's Deportation Proposal

Celebrity chef and fearless TV food adventurer Anthony Bourdain has used his vast restaurant world experience to weigh in on Donald Trump's plans to deport around 11 million immigrants, and said that doing so would "shut down" the U.S. restaurant industry

Immigration Reform News: Paul Ryan 'Cannot Trust' Obama on Immigration

Newly-elected House Speaker Paul Ryan made the Sunday media rounds and further iterated that immigration reform will not be on his agenda.

Immigration Reform News [2015]: Over 2 Dozen Women at Texas Immigration Detention Center Go On Hunger Strike

Almost 30 immigrant women being held at the T Don Hutto immigration detention center in Texas have begun a hunger strike.

Former NY Gov. Spitzer: Hillary Clinton Opposed Driver's Licenses for Immigrants

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton is under the spotlight for her stance on providing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants.

Immigration Reform News Today: Latinos, Immigrant Rights Advocates Optimistic on House Speaker Paul Ryan

Latino organizations appear optimistic about new House Speaker Paul Ryan supporting top Latino issues.
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