Immigration News 2015: Nearly 40 National Latino Groups Denounce Anti-Sanctuary City House Bill

A coalition of 39 national Latino advocacy groups have called on the House of Representatives not to pass a bill that generalizes Latino immigrants for political gain.

Progressive Groups, Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta Takes Aim at 'Terrible' Gov. Scott Walker

With Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker set to speak at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) in San Diego, a progressive organization and a civil rights icon have voiced the Republican presidential candidate’s stance on immigration and the Latino community.

Sen. Harry Reid Says Republicans Have 'No Meaningful Difference' From Donald Trump on Immigration Reform

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid lashed out at Republicans and claimed the GOP's immigration polices are "no different" than Donald Trump's opinion.

#BrownLivesMatter: Shootings of Unarmed Latinos by Police Continuously Earns Muted Reactions

While the shooting death and chokehold strangling of unarmed African American men and women by police officers has been mainstreamed, there has been distinct silence surrounding police killings of unarmed Latino men and women. Many who are vocal on the matter insist that #BrownLivesMatter tells a very different story than #BlackLivesMatter.

'Sanctuary Cities' Under Fire by Senate Judiciary Hearing After Kathryn Steinle's Death by Undocumented Immigrant

Immigrant rights advocates have urged Congress not to impose immigration enforcement mandates on local law enforcement.

TURNOUT: Martin O'Malley on Latinos' Top Issues: Immigration, Education, Economy, and Healthcare

Based on Latino Decisions' latest study, more than 13 million Latinos will vote in the 2016 presidential election, and Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley has made strides on connecting with the voting bloc by issues to the community.

Kathryn Steinle's Death by Undocumented Immigrant Stirs Political Reaction

Following the death of 32-year-old Kathryn Steinle by an undocumented immigrant at a San Francisco pier, Californian politicians are debating how much involvement local law enforcement should have with federal immigration enforcement.

'Face the Nation' and Other English-Language Sunday Shows Lack Hispanic Representation: Study

English-language Sunday shows lack Hispanic representation, and when Hispanics guests are invited, immigration is the sole topic they're asked to discuss. But Spanish-language Sunday broadcasts aren't much better.

Pitbull to Donald Trump: 'I'm a Latino First, I support Our People'

Mr. Worldwide, also known as the multi-platinum award-winning rapper Pitbull, has a message for Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate who recently came under fire for saying that Mexican immigrants were rapist, criminals and drug dealers. That message is "I'm not a politician. I'm a musician. I'm a Latino first. I support our people."

Improved Cuba-US Relations Could Have Severe Impact on Thousands of US-Dwelling, Cuban-Born Citizens

Cuba and the United States are working toward reestablishing ties; in doing so they'll re-open embassies for the first time in more than half a century. However, the rekindling will also affect the lives of ten of thousands of Cuban nationals living in the U.S. who face deportation by order of immigration authorities.

'East Los High' Star Carlito Olivero Says Season 3 'Hits Close to Home' and All-Latino Cast Debunks Trump's Racist Assumptions

"East Los High" fans fret no more, Season 3 of "East Los High" is finally upon us! Season 3 of "East Los High," which kicked off this week," is cranking up the intensity with a new co-ed school dance team, the Bomb Squad, more love, sex and relationship drama and the struggles of being an undocumented immigrant while trying to just fit in and be a normal kid. New cast member, Carlito Olivero, who plays Eddie, has been dealt this hand in Hulu's original, Emmy-nominated series. He told Latin Post in an exclusive interview that these topics "hit close to home" for the impressionable actor who is of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent.

Latino Group Calls for Republican Leadership to Denounce, Dump Donald Trump From Presidential Debates

A political unit from the largest online Latino organizing group has called for Donald Trump's removal from presidential debates. According Presente Action, Trump "set a dangerous tone" during the campaign trail for the White House and "uncover[ed] the worst of America's history with racially divisive language, and incitement towards discrimination."

Rep. Luis Gutierrez Calls on Eligible Immigrants to Naturalize, Vote Against Donald Trump's Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric

While standing next to an enlarged photo on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez of Illinois called on eligible immigrants to become citizens and register to vote.

Hillary Clinton Launches New Immigration 'DREAM' Advertisement as Latino Outreach Continues

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton launched a new campaign advertisement about immigration reform, but the timing and response has been questioned by critics.

US-Born Children of Undocumented Immigrants Denied Birth Certificates in Texas

Children of undocumented immigrants have been denied birth certificates despite being born within the U.S., according to a lawsuit filed in Texas.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Reforms to Release Hundreds of Detained Mothers, Children

The U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, one of three federal-immigration agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), released approximately 200 immigrant detainees from its family detention centers, and lawmakers and civil rights advocates have commended the decision.
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