Immigration Reform

Rupert Murdoch Slams Donald Trump's Remarks About Mexican Immigrants

Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul behind Fox News, has joined the choir of people and corporations blasting Donald Trump for his inflammatory remarks about Mexican immigrants.

Democratic Presidential Candidate Martin O'Malley Talks Immigration, Economic Record at Largest Latino Conference

Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley addressed the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S. and heavily focused on immigration and its impact on the economy.

Immigration Reform News Latest: Reform is 'Impossible' Due to President Obama, Says House Speaker John Boehner

In an interview with John Dickerson on CBS's "Face the Nation," House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, discussed why the House of Representatives has not acted on immigration reform.

Immigration Reform News Today: Fifth Circuit Court DACA, DAPA Hearing Reveals 'Complexity' of Immigration

Coinciding with the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' hearing on President Barack Obama's deferred action programs' legality, a survey of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients found how they have benefitted from the program.

Donald Trump on El Chapo Escape: 'I Told You So,' Says GOP Presidential Candidate on US Handling Immigrant Crimes

Donald Trump seems to believe that the escape of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, one of Mexico's most powerful drug lords, gives credence to his assessment that the neighboring country brings "killers" and "rapists" to the United States.

Immigration Reform News: Fifth Circuit Court's DACA, DAPA Hearing Attracts Immigrant Rights Leaders, Protesters

Immigrant rights advocates are set to make their presence known in New Orleans as the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court hears arguments on President Barack Obama's deferred action programs' legality.

Immigration News Today: Congressman Luis Gutierrez Says Donald Trump 'Missing the Point' on Immigration

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's anti-Mexican remarks were addressed at the House of Representatives on Thursday morning. While addressing from the House floor, U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., went on to discuss the vulnerability undocumented immigrants encounter and reiterated the need for immigration reforms.

2016 Republican Presidential Candidates Skip National Council of La Raza's Annual Latino Conference

The largest U.S. Latino advocacy group expected at least one GOP presidential candidate to attend its July 13 luncheon in Las Vegas, Nevada to address immigration policy and other important issues.

Donald Trump on Jeb Bush: Former Florida Governor's Immigration Reform Stance Is 'Weak'

In addition to doubling down on his attack against Mexican immigrants, Donald Trump recently hurled harsh words at Jeb Bush, calling the top 2016 Republican candidate's stance on immigration weak.

Immigration News Today: California Senate Agriculture Committee Passes Bill Providing Undocumented Farm Workers a Work Permit

A work permit for undocumented farm workers would allow them to legally stay and work in California.

Donald Trump Comments: 'I Will Win the Latino Vote' Despite Anti-Mexican Remarks

Following disparaging remarks toward Mexicans and undocumented immigrants, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was confident he would win the Latino vote.

Congressman Joe Heck: What Latinos Need to Know About GOP Candidate Seeking Harry Reid's Senate Seat

For U.S. Latino registered voters, the top issues include education, economy and immigration, and for Latino Nevadans, the next elected official with a complimentary track record. One politician who will engage for the Latino vote is Rep. Joseph Heck, R-Nevada, who confirmed his Senate bid to succeed Democratic Sen. Harry Reid’s seat.

Immigration Reform News Today: John Boehner Says Reform is Top Priority, But GOP Remains Weary

House Speaker John Boehner plans to make immigration reform a top priority, the top Republican told business executives in Dublin, Ireland, over the weekend.

Immigration News Latest: ICE Opts for 'Alternatives to Detention,' Immigrants Face 24-Hour Surveillance

Undocumented immigrants who have entered the United States since last year face more scrutiny than many criminals, the Boston Globe reported.

Joe Heck Senate Campaign: Republican Announces Senate Bid, Record for Latinos, Women Is Questioned

Acknowledging his mother's history as an immigrant, Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nevada, announced his U.S. Senate bid to succeed Sen. Harry Reid's, D-Nevada, seat.

Democratic Presidential Candidate Martin O'Malley to Deliver NCLR Keynote

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, a Democratic presidential candidate, will deliver the keynote address at the National Council of La Raza's (NCLR) annual conference.

Jeb Bush on Immigration: Donald Trump Anti-Mexican Comments Offended Him 'Personally'

Donald Trump's comments describing Mexican immigrants as rapists and criminals "absolutely" offended Jeb Bush, the Republican presidential told supporters in New Hampshire over the weekend.

Immigration News Today: Unaccompanied Immigrant Minor Detention Falls By Half Compared to 2014

The rate of unaccompanied undocumented immigrant minors entering the U.S. has fallen by more than 50 percent.

New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez Horrified by Donald Trump's Anti-Mexican Comments

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has recently joined the ever increasing group of public figures that were repulsed by comments made by celebrity businessman turned 2016 presidential hopeful Donald Trump.

Immigration Reform News Today: Arizona Attorney General Appeals Ruling Granting DREAMers In-State Tuition

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich recently disappointed DREAMers with the decision to appeal a judge's ruling that grants in-state tuition to eligible DACA recipients. Nonetheless, advocacy groups insist that DREAMers register for school.

Immigration News 2015: ICE Adds 640 Beds to California Detention Center

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has added 640 beds to a southern California detention center, raising its total capacity to 1,940. The facility 60 miles northeast of Los Angeles is used to house female immigrants with criminal records, recently arrived asylum seekers and migrants with medical needs.
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