immigration

TURNOUT: Presente.org Interim Co-Director Highlights Importance of Confronting Hate in Election Campaigns

With Arturo Carmona exiting Presente.org to join Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign, Presente.org named two interim co-directors, both with experience in engaging Latinos. One of the co-directors, Oscar Chacon, spoke to Latin Post about Presente.org and his duties as the long-time executive director at the National Alliance of Latin American and Caribbean Communities (NALACC), now known as Alianza Americas

Immigration News 2015: Georgia DACA Recipients Continue Fight for In-State College Tuition Rates

Georgia recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) have called for the same entitlements as U.S.-born Georgia residents in regards to in-state college tuition.

House Speaker Race: Rep. Luis Gutierrez Supports Paul Ryan; Duo Teamed for Immigration Reform

U.S. Rep. Luis Guitierrez, D-Ill., endorsed Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., for House Speaker, while the two politicians have come together in their fight for immigration reform.

Ann Coulter vs. Raven-Symone on Immigration and Ghetto Names

Ann Coulter joins The View to discuss her new book, which deals with the current immigration policy. While being questioned for her nationality, Symone and Coulter have a quick exchange of words and morality.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Judge Gives Texas Officials Authority to Deny Birth Certificates to the Children of Immigrant Parents

A federal judge ruled Friday that Texas officials can continue to block undocumented immigrant parents from obtaining birth certificates for their U.S.-born children.A group of undocumented residents filed a lawsuit against the Lone Star state claiming that Vital Statistics offices have been denying birth certificates for their children.

40 Latino Groups Urge Senate to Oppose Anti-Immigration Sanctuary City Bill

Forty Latino organizations have called on the U.S. Senate to oppose an anti-immigration bill that would cut many U.S. jurisdictions from federal grants and funds.

Donald Trump News Update: Supporters Spit, Verbally Abuse Immigration Activist at Virginia Rally

A Donald Trump supporter allegedly spat on the face of an immigration activist during a rally for the leading Republican 2016 presidential candidate earlier this week.

PAC Launches Pro-Hillary Spanish-Lanuage Ad, Clinton Visits USHCC

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton continues to work for the Latino electorate, whether directly or indirectly, this week.

Central Americans Denied Asylum in US Killed Upon Return: Report

A new report published by The Guardian reveals that undocumented immigrants fleeing Central America to seek asylum in the U.S. are being deported and returned to their homes where they face the imminent threat of violence and death.

Immigration Reform News: Georgia DREAMers Petition State Supreme Court on In-State College Tuition

A group of 39 undocumented students, who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children, is petitioning the Georgia Supreme Court to grant them access to in-state tuition at colleges and universities within the state.

Immigration Reform 2015 [Latest News]: Obama Slams GOP Presidential Candidates for 'Anti-Immigrant Sentiment'

President Barack Obama blasted the 2016 Republican presidential candidates for using "anti-immigrant sentiment" in their campaigns in effort to gain attention and votes.

Debate Preview: Where Democratic Presidential Candidates Stand on Immigration

The Democratic presidential candidates will finally have their first primary debate on Oct. 13, and one pressing topic will be immigration reform, but what’s their stance on the multi-faceted topic?

Watch Body Cam Video of Undocumented Immigrants Rescued in Texas

Police officers rescued 39 undocumented immigrants from an 18-wheeler truck in Texas and indicted the man who allegedly smuggled them into Texas on Wednesday.

2016 Presidential Election: Latino Activist Heckles Clinton Over Private Prison Contributions

A heckler, opposed to the contributions Hillary Clinton's campaign received from private prison corporations, interrupted the Democratic front-runner on Thursday in the midst of a speech she was giving at an awards ceremony.

California Latino Legislative Caucus Invests $15 Million for Immigrant Services

While the U.S. Congress stalls on immigration reform, California continues to invest millions of dollars for the immigrant community.

Texas Mom Sparks Change in Textbook That Compared Slavery to Immigration

A Texas mother caused McGraw-Hill Education to revise a textbook that was "downplaying" slavery by including African slaves in a chapter on immigrants.

Immigration News Today: Senate Republicans Renew Efforts to Defund Sanctuary Cities

Republican senators have continued the effort to defund "sanctuary cities" from receiving certain federal funds if such cities don't comply with federal requests on immigrant detainees.

Immigration News 2015: DACA Recipients Reveal Economic Benefits, Challenges in New Survey

Three years after the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was implemented, a study found many recipients have earned jobs but problems still persist.

Julio Iglesias Vows to Never Again Perform at Trump Casino Over Immigration Stance

Julio Iglesias is vowing to never again play in a casino owned by Donald Trump given some of the leading Republican 2016 presidential candidate's positions on immigration.

New York Prisoners Defeat Harvard University Debate Team in Immigration Debate

Prisoners at the Eastern New York Correctional Facility in the Catskills celebrated a victory after beating Harvard University undergraduates in a debate last month.

Hillary Clinton on Immigration: President Barack Obama's Deportation Policy Was 'Very' Aggressive

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton said immigration will be among her main goals during her first 100 days in the White House.
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