ICE Announces New Guidelines for Detained Transgender Immigrants

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency announced new guidelines when detaining transgender immigrants.

Many Latino Politicians, Advocates Applaud NBC's Firing of Donald Trump

Latinos have applauded NBCUniversal’s decision to end its “business relationship” with real-estate mogul and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump over his anti-immigration remarks.

TURNOUT: DNC Director of Hispanic Media Says GOP Candidates' Lack of Support For Immigrants Is 'Offensive' to Latinos

With the U.S. Latino population steadily increasing, they have become a necessary electorate for political parties to draw. While Latinos have been stereotyped to be liberal or Democratic, the Democratic Party is still making the effort to work for their vote.

In New Ad, Bobby Jindal Says Immigrants ‘Should Adopt Our Values, Learn English’

A Bobby Jindal super PAC released its first major advertisement, and it called for immigrants to learn English and adopt U.S. values.

NBC Universal Severs Ties with Donald Trump After Nearly 40 Latino Groups Speak Out

A coalition comprising of dozens of Latino organizations have called for NBCUniversal to end its business relationship with Donald Trump, a Republican Party presidential candidate.

DHS Secretary Johnson's Policy Changes Met With Mixed Responses by Immigrant Rights Advocates

Immigrant rights advocates are responding to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson's latest reforms on immigrant detention.

Undocumented Transgendered Immigrant Explains Why She Heckled President Obama at LGBT Reception

An immigrant transgendered woman heckled President Barack Obama while honoring LGBT Pride Month in the White House on Wednesday. She explained her reasons to interrupt Obama in a post on Thursday.

The Trails and Triumphs of US-Dwelling, Mixed-Status Latino Families

Scarcity of jobs, childcare assistance and food are just some of the challenges mixed-immigration-status Latino families encounter. Nonetheless, these families manage to create bonds, exceed education expectations and profit from valuable bilingual communication skills despite adversity.

House Democrats' Concern of Immigrant 'Prison Camps' in Texas Continues

Eight congressional Democrats have returned from visiting two immigrant detention centers in Texas, and they agreed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) needs to improve the detainees’ living conditions.

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson Announces 'Substantial Changes' in Immigration Detention Policy

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson said he understands the "sensitive and unique nature of detaining families" but continued to defend the practice.

Immigrant Rights Advocates Continue to Haunt Jeb Bush on Immigration Reform Stance

Immigrant rights advocates have announced they will continue to protest at presidential candidates’ events as they want a pathway to citizenship for immigrants currently in the U.S.

RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Talks Latino Voter Outreach as New 'Hypocrisy' Ad Attacks Hillary Clinton

The Republican National Committee's (RNC) Latino outreach continued this week as its chairman delivered remarks to a national Latino faith-based organization.

GOP Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz Seeks End to Federal Immigration Agency's Self-Funding

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, a presidential candidate, introduced legislation to block the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) from using funds for deferred action.

House Democrats To Visit Two Texas Immigrant Detention Centers

Eight Democratic congressional lawmakers will enter two private family detention centers in Texas to speak with detained mothers and children awaiting resolutions of their asylum claims.

California Lawmakers Invest $55 Million to Improve Healthcare, DACA Applications for State's Immigrants

California lawmakers agreed to invest millions for the state’s immigrant population, from health care, education, legal services and community integration.

GOP Presidential Candidate Donald Trump: Mexicans, Immigrants 'Not Our Friends' and 'Rapists'

Businessman Donald Trump announced his bid for the White House on Tuesday, but along the way, he said comments labeling immigrants as rapists and murderers.
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