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Veterans Day: Latino Groups Urge Congress to Honor Latinos in the Military with Immigration Reform

As Americans, we live in a country that is a melting pot of diversity, yet there is one common denominator that we all share regardless of race or status of citizenship - the value of our freedom.

Binational LGBTQ Families and Their Inclusion in Immigration Reform

LGBT organizations who seek immigration equality (Immigration Equality, The DOMA Project and Advocacy at the Latin American Coalition) and those who are part of a binational LGBTQ household continue to strive for change even after the decade-long battle for inclusion and access to green cards for their spouses appear to be over.

Immigration Reform News 2013 Update: President Obama, Sen. John McCain Meet To Discuss Immigration

President Barack Obama and Arizona Senator John McCain will meet at the White House on Thursday to discuss the next step in immigration reform

Mexicans and Salvadorans Have the Most Optimistic Image of the U.S., Study Says

Who are the greatest Latino optimists in the United States? According to a recent Pew Report, Mexicans and Salvadorans share a positive image of the U.S.

Mark Zuckerberg's DREAMer Hackathon to Give Tech Savvy Immigrants a Platform to Shine

When you combine innovative tech gurus like Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Dropbox's Drew Houston, Microsoft's Bill Gates and LinkedIn's Reid Hoffman with creative thinkers who are passionate and directly affected by immigration reform in the U.S., you have a powerful formula geared towards change.

New Hispanic Cable Network, Fusion, Lands President Obama Interview

The new cable network, Fusion, that targets the young Hispanic demographic, launched today, and President Obama is set to make a special guest appearance this evening, helping to introduce the network to audiences.

Aloe Blacc 'Wake Me Up' Video Touches the Heart of the Immigration Debate in the U.S.

While Democrats and Republicans battle it out on Capitol Hill and try to come up with a comprehensive solution on immigration reform, singer Aloe Blacc is using his voice and his powerful video to get his message across on the controversial issue - and it is sure to tug at your heartstrings.

Immigration Reform News 2013: President Obama Moves Forward On Immigration Push After Government Shutdown

With the government shutdown now a thing of the past, President Barack Obama is following through with his commitment to address immigration reform

California Law Allows Undocumented Immigrants Who Pass the State Bar Exam to Practice Law

California Gov. Jerry Brown has been on a roll lately -- he's implemented a "revenge porn" law to protect online victims from their exes, he's tackling the war on drugs with his more lenient stance on nonviolent drug offenders and he's allowed undocumented immigrants who have law licenses to practice law in California -- further expanding immigrants' rights.

Immigrant Friendly Cities Boost Economic Vitality: Will Others Cities Follow Suit and Embrace Immigrant Integration?

While immigration reform has sparked a national and international outcry for a resolution, cities in the Midwest are coming up with innovative ways to make the best of a difficult situation while strengthening local economies that have been in dire need of a boost.

U.K. Immigration Rules 2013: Britain Tightens Borders, Limits Immigratio, Cuts Healthcare, Landlords Must Check Citizenship

While the United States is looking to loosen up immigration laws to create an easier path to citizenship, the United Kingdom seems to be heading in the opposite direction

House Democrats Arrested During Immigration Reform 2013 Protests: 8 Lawmakers Join Activists in Handcuffs

Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi went up on stage and said, ""Let's get a vote on the floor."

Camino Americano/March for Dignity and Respect 2013: Los Tigres del Norte Bring the Music to Washington

Mexican music legends, Los Tigres del Norte, have struck a chord when it comes to their music and their support for immigration reform. The band is scheduled to perform today at the National Mall in Washington, DC, as a highlight of the event 'Camino Americano: March for Dignity and Respect,' the march for immigration reform that will hopefully attract some 50,000 people.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Despite Government Shutdown, Activists Prepare For Weekend Rallies

Immigration activists across the nation will be gathering in groups to demand changes to the current United States immigration system

Immigration Reform News 2013: Despite Government Shutdown, Politicians Push Reform Bill

Democrats stayed on task with immigration as they announced a comprehensive immigration proposal Despite all the attention being focused on the government shutdown this week, Democrats stayed on task with immigration as they announced a comprehensive immigration proposal.

Immigration Reform News 2013: Texas County Plagued By Immigrant Deaths, GOP Pushes Reform

Brooks County, Texas has become a new prime destination for immigrants looking to sneak into the United States, but it's also becoming deadly in the process

Immigration Reform News 2013: New Arizona Policy Bans Driver's Licenses for Deferred Action Immigrants

Arizona took more steps this week to limit the abilities of undocumented immigrants in the state. Arizona took more steps this week to limit the abilities of undocumented immigrants in the state.

PBS Documentaries: 'Latino Americans' Premieres Tonight, Presents U.S. History from Hispanic Perspective

The three-part six-hour series premieres tonight, focusing on the complex history of Latinos in the U.S.

Immigration Reform News 2013: Republican Congressman Wants Vote Next Month

Outspoken Republican Congressman Bob Goodlatte has never been one to stay silent on immigration issues, even as other lawmakers have opted to push the debate to the backburner in favor of solving the crisis in Syria.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Syria Debate May Push Back Reform to End of Year

Immigration reform activists are still holding protests and campaigning for change, but the U.S. government is so preoccupied with Syria that Congress is expected to postpone any legal reforms to the end of 2013.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Obama Tells ICE to Make Exceptions for Parents of DREAMers

President Obama has instructed immigration agents to use "prosecutorial discretion" when it comes to detaining undocumented parents of minor children.
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