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Though Few in Numbers, Trump Does Have Latino Backers

Donald Trump kicked off his presidential campaign by claiming that Mexico was responsible for bringing criminals and rapists to the United States, and he has not exactly endeared himself to the Hispanic community since.

GOP Anti-Latino Rhetoric 'Hateful and Racist,' Says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

The leader of the largest federation of unions blasted the Republican presidential candidates for taking “a very ugly and dangerous” course discussing immigrant workers.

Jorge Ramos, Donald Trump Video: Univision Anchor Opens Up About Donald Trump’s Presser Ejection

After being kicked out of Donald Trump's press conference for speaking out of turn earlier this week, Univision anchor Jorge Ramos continued to make media rounds to justify his actions and explain why he felt compelled to challenge the 2016 presidential candidate about his stance on immigration.

Donald Trump for President Backlash: Marc Anthony Dismisses Trump, Calls Latinos to Action

Marc Anthony has joined a growing list of high-profile Latinos with very little tolerance left for the antics of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Immigration News Today: Work Permit Bill for Undocumented Agriculture Workers Stalls in California Senate

The California State Senate has reportedly stalled on legislation that would provide work permits for the state's undocumented immigrants working in the agricultural industry.

Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Border Apprehensions Drops 51 Percent

The 10 months of the 2015 fiscal year saw the rate of unaccompanied undocumented immigrant children drop by 51 percent compared to 2014. Through Mexico and Central America, most unaccompanied children have come from Guatemala.

Democratic National Committee Resolution Reinforces Focus on Immigration Reform, Workers' Rights

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) reinforced their mission as the political party for comprehensive immigration reform during its summer meeting in Minneapolis.

40 National Latino Organizations Agree Birthright Citizenship Changes Creates 'Underclass' of Latinos

Proposals limiting U.S. citizenship to select individuals are a serious threat to Latinos' civil rights, according a coalition of 40 Latino organizations to all presidential candidates.

Univision CEO Randy Falco Defends Jorge Ramos, But Trump's Treatment Was 'Beneath Contempt'

Political observers the world over were shocked when Donald Trump told veteran journalist Jorge Ramos repeatedly to sit down before kicking him out of an Iowa press conference. Ramos' Univision boss, Randy Falco, has since released a statement.

Hillary Clinton on Immigration: GOP 'Out of Touch, Out of Date' With Birthright Citizenship Debate

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton recognized comprehensive immigration reform will provide a boost to rural communities.

Chris Christie on Jeb Bush: Spanish-Speaking Is 'Pandering' to Latinos

Speaking Spanish at a campaign event amounts to "pandering" to the Hispanic community, Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie claimed in a Fox News interview on Tuesday.

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, 14 GOP Presidential Candidates Absent from Iowa Immigration Forum

The Democratic and Republican presidential frontrunners will be absent from an Iowa immigration forum this weekend. In fact, all Republican presidential hopefuls were invited but made no confirmations. The only Democrats attending: former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley and former Sen. Lincoln Chafee, D-R.I.

Ted Cruz on Immigration: Texas Senator Refuses to Weigh on Deportations of US Citizen Children

Ted Cruz on Tuesday refused to say whether he would deport a family of undocumented immigrants with children who are U.S. citizens and instead accused Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly of posing a "liberal journalist" question.

National Association of Hispanic Journalists Responds to Trump's Ejection of Jorge Ramos

Univision journalist Jorge Ramos confronted Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a press conference on Tuesday evening, which resulted in the anchorman’s removal from the event. The scene, broadcast live, fueled outrage among Latinos and Latinos in media.

Former KKK Leader David Duke Endorses Donald Trump: 'The Best Of The Lot' Running in 2016

Donald Trump's controversial comments on immigration have helped him win the approval of former Ku Klux Klan grand wizard David Duke.

LGBT, Immigrant Rights Advocates Warn President Obama of Private Detention Center for Trans Women

LGBTQ, civil and immigrant rights advocates are mounting the pressure on President Barack Obama regarding the abuses of detention facilities. Several dozen national, regional and state level organizations wrote to Obama about news regarding transgender women transferring to the Adelanto Detention Facility in Southern California.

Democratic Presidential Hopeful Martin O'Malley: Donald Trump Shows Weakness When Attacking People

Democratic presidential hopeful Martin O'Malley said Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is not as tough as he appears and is just attacking people weaker than him.

Jeb Bush 'Anchor Baby' Remark Directed to Asians, Not Latinos

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush visited McAllen, Texas, near the U.S.-Mexico border, and found himself in another immigrant-related flub.

Jorge Ramos: Donald Trump Feud Is 'Personal,' With 'Absurd' Immigration Plan

Univision anchor Jorge Ramos, who the Washington Post says enjoys "outsized influence with Latino viewers of nightly newscasts," on Monday dismissed Donald Trump's immigration plan as "absurd."

Pope Francis News: Immigration Likely Hot Topic During US Visit

The immigration debate - dominated this summer by White House hopeful Donald Trump's controversial comments - could take on a more serious tone if Pope Francis decides to tackle the issue during his September visit to the United States.

Immigration Reform News: 2016 GOP Candidate Chris Christie Slams Donald Trump's Immigration Reform Policy

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie bashed his GOP presidential rival Donald Trump for releasing a "simplistic" immigration reform plan.
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