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Immigration Executive Action Delay Affected Latino Influence, Turnout on Election Day, Says Latino Decisions

U.S. Latino voters felt less enthusiastic about President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party for the immigration executive action delay, and polling data suggests the wait resulted in Latino voters staying home for the midterm election.

Immigration Executive Actions Details: DHS, USCIS Launch Immigration Resources Ahead of DACA Expansion Start Date

By Paola Hernández
The expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is set to take effect next week, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) agency is preparing for the occasion.

Ted Cruz on Immigration: Senator Not Blocking DHS Funding Bill; Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama Working for Top 1 Percent

By Paola Hernández
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, called for the Republican Party leadership to address the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding and block President Barack Obama's immigration executive action.

Only 5 Percent of Undocumented Immigrants Signed Up for Dominican Republic Residence Permit Under Law Reportedly Targeted at Haitians

By Paola Hernández
Tens of thousands of individuals born in the Dominican Republic to undocumented immigrant parents may be at risk of expulsion. Those who did not register for residence prior to the Feb. 1 deadline could be forced to leave the island country.

Immigration Reform 2015 News: Immigrant Assistance Service Enforcement Act Toughens Immigration Assistance Fraud Penalties

By Paola Hernández
New York State this week officially implemented tougher penalties to combat fraudulent immigration assistance services in an effort to protect the state's immigrant population.

Immigration Reform News Update: President Obama's 2016 Fiscal Year Budget Increases Immigrant Detention Funding

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama proposed his budget for the 2016 fiscal year earlier this week, but an immigrants rights groups expressed concerns.

Immigration Reform News Today: President Obama Meets with DREAMers; US Senators Struggle to Debate DHS, Immigration

By Paola Hernández
U.S. Senate Democrats have blocked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS)' 2015 fiscal year budget, and President Barack Obama and the GOP are voicing their opinions on the latest gridlock over immigration.

Immigration Reform 2015 News: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Implements Tougher Immigration Assistance Fraud Laws

By Paola Hernández
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo introduced this week new penalties for individuals or entities who defraud people of immigration-related assistance.

Immigration Executive Action Details: Senate Democrats to Block Homeland Security Funding Bill Affecting DACA's Future

By Paola Hernández
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, which includes amendments that would block President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Cuba News: Cuban-American Politicians, Florida Legislators Seek Law Reform, Stricter Immigration Laws for Immigrants From Cuba

By Paola Hernández
Cuban-American politicians and local officials in Florida are calling for reconsideration of the 1966 American policy giving Cubans broader protections than other immigrants arriving in the United States receive.

2016 US Budget: How Obama's 2016 Budget Proposals Impacts Immigration, Education, Grants and Loans

By Paola Hernández
Developing from the "middle class economics" the from the State of the Union address, President Barack Obama released the 2016 fiscal year budget aimed to benefit hard-working families.

Immigration Reform News Update: 26 States File Lawsuit to Stop President's Actions Despite Expected GDP Growth

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions are projected to increase the U.S. economy by at least $90 billion, and the economic growth includes billions of dollars for the 26 states suing against the president’s actions.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Rep. Carlos Curbelo Launches 'What A Country!' PAC, Supports Republicans For Immigration Reform

By Paola Hernández
Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., launched a political action committee (PAC) to raise funds for Republicans seeking immigration reform.

US, Latin American Relations: Vice President Joe Biden Supports Obama Administration’s $1 Billion Budget Request to Assist Central America Countries

By Paola Hernández
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's engagement with Latin American countries has been well-documented, and he is furthering the region's support by reiterating the Obama administration request to Congress for $1 billion for aid.

Immigration Executive Actions Plan: US Immigration Agents Instructed to Identify Detained Undocumented Immigrants' Deferred Action Eligibility

By Paola Hernández
Under President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, U.S. immigration agents have been instructed to ask apprehended undocumented immigrants if they might qualify for his deferred action programs.

Immigration Executive Action News: Boehner Suggests Lawsuit Against Obama's Immigration Executive Actions

By Paola Hernández
Speaker of the House John Boehner announced plans to sue President Barack Obama on his Nov. 20 immigration executive actions.

Jeb Bush on Immigration: Wants To 'Politely Ask' Unwelcomed Undocumented Immigrants to Leave US

By Paola Hernández
Potential Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush has come under fire for recent remarks he made about undocumented immigrants in the U.S, saying the nation should ask 40 percent of its undocumented immigrant population to "politely leave" the country.

Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit Update: Nevada Joins Opposition Despite Growing Latino Population

By Paola Hernández
Two more states have joined a multi-state coalition to sue President Barack Obama's latest immigration executive actions.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Immigration Offenses Made Up Nearly Half of All 2012 Federal Arrests, Says New Report

By Paola Hernández
Nearly half of all U.S. federal arrests in 2012 by U.S. Marshals Service were for immigration offenses, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Justice.

TURNOUT: Q&A With Laura Maristany, NALEO's Director of Policy, on Issues Facing Latino Voting Bloc

By Paola Hernández
In this edition of Latin Post's "Turnout", Laura Maristany, the Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs for the National Association of Latino Elected Appointed Officials (NALEO), discusses the issues facing the Latino voting bloc.

Immigration Reform News Update: Rep. Steve King Defends 'Deportable' Term, Undocumented Immigrant Youths Removed from Iowa Freedom Summit

By Paola Hernández
Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, a staunch opponent of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, has defended his use of the term "deportable" towards an undocumented immigrant who was a guest at the State of the Union.
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