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Pope Francis: Cuba, Immigration, Climate Change Likely Top Issues in US Visit

Pope Francis' six-day trip in the U.S. starts on Tuesday, and he will spend a week talking about issues affecting the Latino community. The Argentinian-born Pope will address a joint session of Congress on Thursday, where he is expected to speak about topics that even the federal legislative body has had trouble solving.

Despite 'Un-American' 2016 Campaign, Unions & Immigrants Benefits US, Says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka spoke to Latin Post about the importance of unions, its impact on immigrants and his disgust at the “racist” rhetoric made in the 2016 presidential campaign.

2016 Presidential Hopeful John Kasich Backpedals on Latina Hotel Maid Comments

Republican presidential candidate John Kasich backpedaled on his recent remarks about Hispanic Americans, which critics say were stereotypical and discriminatory.

White House Pushing Plan to Turn 9 Million Legal Immigrants Into U.S. Citizens

The Obama administration is aggressively pushing a plan that could pave the way for nearly nine million new legal immigrants to become U.S. citizens.

Immigration Reform News: 100 Women Walk 100 Miles to Meet Pope Francis in D.C.; Raise Immigration Awareness

One hundred women set out on a 100 mile pilgrimage from Pennsylvania to Washington, D.C. in hopes of meeting Pope Francis in the nation's capital next week while calling for more humane and compassion immigration laws.

GOP Debate 2015 Summary: Donald Trump, Immigration, Iran Deal Impact Prime-Time Republican Debate

The second prime-time Republican presidential primary debate was dominated by GOP front-runner Donald Trump, Carly Fiorina, immigration and the Iran nuclear agreement.

National Latino Organizations Urge Presidential Hopefuls to Adopt 'Latino Agenda'

A national coalition of 40 prominent Latino organizations came together to urge the 2016 presidential hopefuls to adopt a "Latino agenda," by recommending policies that will improve the lives of Latinos in America.

Cuban Migrants, Pet Dog Arrive Safely to Miami Beach in Small Boat

A group of Cuban migrants sailed in a small metal boat and made it safely to Miami Beach Tuesday morning with 12 people on board and a dog.

Immigration Reform News: GOP Lawmakers Abandon 'Sanctuary City' Bill

Senate legislation addressing "sanctuary cities" hit a roadblock in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Blanca Borrego Arrest: Undocumented Woman Enters a Healthcare Clinic, Leaves in Handcuffs

An undocumented woman entered a health care clinic, and two hours later, she was ushered out wearing handcuffs simply because she had a fake ID.

Immigration Reform News: President Obama Blasts GOP Candidates for Using 'Anti-immigrant Sentiment'

President Barack Obama blasted Republicans running in the 2016 presidential race for using anti-immigrant rhetoric, which he said is "un-American."

Hispanic Heritage Month Perfect Backdrop For GOP Debate, Latino Congressman Becerra Says

For one Latino congressman, Hispanic Heritage Month provides a perfect backdrop for the second Republican presidential debate.

Hispanic Heritage Month Brings Bipartisan Recognition of Latinos' US Impact

Democrats and Republicans have united to recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month. Democrats and Republicans have united to recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month Ahead of second Republican presidential primary debate, former Florida Gov.

Immigration News Today: Donald Trump Insists US Is 'Dumping Ground,' Immigration Laws Need Change

Donald Trump branded the U.S. the new "dumping ground for the world" and unapologetically lamented illegal immigration has to be stopped during a fiery campaign speech in Dallas on Monday.

Donald Trump News: George Clooney Calls Out GOP Candidate on 'Idiotic' Views on Immigrants

Donald Trump continues to lead the crowded field of Republican White House contenders, but it does not look as though Hollywood heavyweight George Clooney will be voting for the real estate tycoon turned presidential candidate.

Presidental Hopeful Donald Trump 9/11 Tweet Uncovered, Calls Everyone 'Haters and Losers'

On the 14th anniversary of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, presidential candidate Donald Trump tweeted something two years ago that will raise some eyebrows.

Boston's Segregation Impacts Hispanic Youth's Opportunities, Healthy Development Resources

Boston's segregation and racial division has had a widespread and unfathomable impact on the city's Hispanic residents who live in low opportunity neighborhoods and have very little access to healthy development resources.

Syrian Refugee Crisis: US to Bring 10,000 Refugees Next Year

The United States will bring in more refugees next year, as European countries face an overflow of people fleeing the Middle East and Africa. The government announced on Thursday it would bring in 10,000 refugees.

Man Assulted by Donald Trump's Security Guard to File Lawsuit

Efrain Galicia has filed a lawsuit against Trump's security squad after he was assaulted by one of his bodyguards.

Donald Trump For President Backlash: Pope Francis 'The Antidote' to 'Venom' Trump, Says Rep. Luis Gutierrez

Donald Trump's anti-immigrant and anti-Latino rhetoric was already a topic at the House of Representatives. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., spoke about Trump and the effect Pope Francis will have during the latter's U.S. visit.

California Man, Daughter Arranged Fake Marriages for Immigrants

Federal prosecutors in California are accusing a California man and his daughter of charging immigrants up to $50,000 for sham marriages that they hoped would help them obtain legal residency in the United States.