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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.

SALUD: Red Ribbon Week Brings Awareness, Education to Drug-Related Violence

Red Ribbon Week, an annual campaign centered on alcohol, tobacco, drug and violence prevention awareness, was sparked by the abduction, torture and murder of Mexican-born DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena in 1985. Observed during the last week of October, Red Ribbon Week shines a light on the sweeping damage done by drugs, which destroys communities and the youth dwelling within it.

Immigration News 2015: Texas Gov. Abbott Challenges Latina Sheriff on Sanctuary City Policy

While the fight to cease “sanctuary cities” has been averted in Congress, at least temporarily, the topic continues with Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

Republican Debate 2015 CNBC Review: Latinos, Groups React to Winners, Losers of GOP Debate

Latinos are responding to the third Republican presidential debate -- the winners, losers and how it reflected on the electorate.

GOP Debate 2015 Recap: Jindal, Graham, Pataki, Santorum Talk Economy in Early Debate

The third Republican presidential debate focused on the country’s economy, and it comes as the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1314 -- the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 -- but foreign policy also dominated the evening.

Donald Trump Motivating Latinos, Youth to Vote, Says Latino Congressman

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is motivating Latinos and the youth to vote, according to Rep. Luis Gutierrez.

Immigrant Households Have Billions in Spending Power, Says Denver-Area Report Ahead of GOP Debate in Colorado

Colorado, a swing state for the presidential election, has seen its immigrant population contribute billions of dollars in spending and tax power.

Donald Trump for President Backlash: Marco Rubio Calls Trump Immigration Plan 'Absurd'

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio has called Donald Trump’s immigration plan as “absurd,” as he admitted to feeling more assured in winning the GOP’s nomination.

Ann Coulter: Immigration Stance 'Tells You How Bright' Politicians Are

According to Ann Coulter, the easiest way to figure out if an elected official is truly smart is to test the politican on an anti-immigration "litmus test."

Hillary Clinton on Private Prisons: Candidate No Longer Accepts Funds from Private Prison Lobbyists

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will no longer accept contributions from political action committees (PACs) and lobbyists affiliated with private prison companies.

Paul Ryan Speaker of the House: Latino Congressman Blames House GOP for Blocking Ryan's Immigration Stance

Despite previously supporting the call for immigration reform, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., will reportedly not allow votes for such reform legislation during the remaining tenure of Barack Obama’s presidency if he is elected House Speaker, .

Immigration Reform News: Rep. Joaquin Castro's Bill Strikes 'Alien' Immigrant From Federal Law

Immigrant-rights advocates have long criticized the terms "illegal" and “alien” immigrant, and one congressman is taking the lead, on a federal level, against the "offensive and inflammatory" language toward immigrants.

Immigrant Detention Report: ICE Inspections Inconsistent, Lack Transparency

A new report on immigrant detention revealed that the federal government's detention inspection process is a "sham."

Immigration News Today: Latino Lawmakers Rip Marco Rubio on 'Flip Flop' Immigration Stance as S. 2146 Fails

U.S. Senate legislation that would defund so-called “sanctuary cities” failed to advance, and House Democrats, prominently minority lawmakers, celebrated the bill’s defeat.

Immigration News Today: Obama Advisers Recommend Veto of Anti-Sanctuary City Bill S. 2146

Immigrant-rights advocacy groups are urging the U.S. Senate to reject a controversial legislation that could strip federal grants and funds for more than 350 jurisdictions.
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