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

Donald Trump on Mexico: GOP Presidential Candidate to Visit Border on Thursday

Amidst receiving backlash for making negative comments about Mexican immigrants, Donald Trump will visit the United States - Mexico border on Thursday.

Immigration Reform Update: Kathryn Steinle's Parents Testify, Call on Congress to Change Immigration Enforcement

The family of Kathryn Steinle, the San Francisco woman who was allegedly killed by an undocumented immigrant, on Wednesday testified at an emotional U.S. Senate hearing and urged lawmakers to pass legislation that would keep individuals like the suspect "off our streets for good."

Immigration News Today: Sen. Harry Reid Says GOPers Have 'No Meaningful Difference' From Trump on Immigration

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

Scott Walker on Immigration: Republican Tells Immigrant Family He Does Not Support DACA, DAPA

2016 presidential candidate Scott Walker was confronted by a family of an undocumented worker during a campaign stop in his childhood hometown of Plainfield, Iowa on Sunday.

#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.

Immigrations News Today: 'Sanctuary Cities' Under Fire by Senate After Kathryn Steinle's Death by Undocumented Immigrant

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

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.

Immigration News Latest: 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.

More Than One Million Immigrants to Enter US in 2016, Census Bureau Says

The U.S. Census Bureau expects more than 1 million immigrants to enter the United States in 2016, and projections to 2050 show that the country may add as many as 49 million new residents over the next three and a half decades.

Immigration Reform News: NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Applauds Initative Providing Aid to Undocumented Migrant Children

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito is expected to make an announcement Monday highlighting the success of a city initiative that provides undocumented children in NYC with free legal representation and protection from deportation.

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."

Immigration Reform News: California DMV Issued Almost 400,000 Driver’s Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants in 2015

Over half of the driver's licenses issued in California this year have been distributed to undocumented immigrants in light of a new law that extends licenses to people regardless of their residency status.

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.

2016 Presidential Race: Most Latino Voters Would Vote For Hillary Clinton, Says Univision Poll

A new survey reveals that a majority of Hispanic voters would vote for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election while many have been turned off by Donald Trump's inflammatory remarks about immigrants.

Immigration Reform 2015: Arizona DACA Recipients Get Scholarships to Continue College Studies

Seven DACA beneficiaries studying at Tuscon's Pima Community College have been granted scholarships from the Fundación Mexico. The youngsters received the awards at a ceremony at the Mexican consulate in the Arizona city.

Donald Trump Comments: Gov. Rick Perry Speaks Out Against Trump's Border Security Criticisms

Gov. Rick Perry made a statement on Thursday about Donald Trump's comments on border security in the United States clarifying that his views has nothing to do with the GOP.

'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.

Immigration News Latest: Latino Group Calls for Republican Leadership to Denounce, Dump Donald Trump From 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."

Immigration News Today: Government Officials to Visit DACA Recipients' Homes With Erroneous DACA Work Permits

Federal agents will begin making house visits to undocumented immigrants who received work papers under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) with the wrong expiration date.
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