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Immigrants at Georgia Detention Center on Hunger Strike to Protest Their Lengthy Detention

Apr 22, 2016 03:24 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

At least two undocumented immigrants, being held at a for-profit detention center in Georgia, are waging a hunger strike in protest of their prolonged incarceration.

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Immigration Population in US Swells to More Than Over 42 Million, Represents 13 Percent of Overall US Population

Apr 22, 2016 12:46 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

The number of immigrants living in the U.S. jumped from 9.7 million to 42.2 million over the last half century, almost tripling the percentage of immigrants now accounting for the overall size of the U.S. population.

HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell to Visit Puerto Rico, See Firsthand How the Commonwealth Is Handling the Zika Virus Outbreak

Apr 22, 2016 11:00 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

In an effort to further monitor the Zika virus awareness and prevention campaign, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell will visit Puerto Rico on April 26, including a meeting with Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla.

California Presidential Poll Shows Trump Way Ahead With Republicans, Democratic Voters Favor Clinton Over Sanders

Apr 22, 2016 02:02 AM EDT By Jose Serrano

With New York in the rear-view mirror, the biggest remaining delegate haul ahead of the summer presidential nomination conventions come with California's June 7 primary.

Hillary Clinton Hits 50 Percent in Connecticut; Donald Trump Closing in on Same High

Apr 21, 2016 02:35 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Hillary Clinton topping the 50 percent mark in Connecticut and Donald Trump closing in on that mark.

Activists Rally At White House Against Planned Raids Of Immigrant Families

Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Sent to Live with Undocumented Adults Who May Be in US Illegally

Apr 21, 2016 10:32 AM EDT By Jose Serrano

A Department of Health and Human Services study found 22,798 unaccompanied children were housed with parents, aunts, uncles, or other close relatives between September 2015 and February 2016, nearly equaling the total of the previous 12-month period.

Immigrants Apply For US Citizenship In Increasing Numbers During Election Year

Immigrants Rushing to Become US Citizens, Earn Right to Vote, Have Their Voices Heard on Immigration

Apr 20, 2016 04:33 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Immigrants all over the country find themselves in the same place.

Deported Military Veterans Could Be Reunited with Families in US Thanks to Veteran Lawmakers

Apr 20, 2016 04:11 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

A group of congressional lawmakers introduced legislation that would allow deported veterans to reunite with families in the United States.

Tennesse May Have Unknowingly Dodged Bullet By Not Passing Anti-LGBT Legislation

Apr 20, 2016 02:47 PM EDT By David Salazar

The Transgender bathroom bill failed to pass in Tennessee on Monday. The bill that was being proposed required all students in public schools and universities to use bathrooms and locker rooms that matched their gender at birth.

Pres. Candidate Pena Nieto Campaigns In Monterrey Ahead Of Election

A Hacker Helped Rig Elections in Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Argentina, and More By Spying and Manipulating Social Media to Steer Public Opinion

Apr 20, 2016 04:28 PM EDT By Robert Schoon

For nearly ten years, a 20-something Colombian hacker secretly shaped the outcomes of major elections across Latin America.

Mexico Marijuana Legalization, Drug Possession Decriminalization Becomes Focus for President Enrique Peña Nieto

Apr 20, 2016 12:34 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto plans to spearhead a drive aimed at legalizing the use of medicinal marijuana, which could also push the idea of decriminalizing possession of certain amounts of the drug.

Brazil Faces New Health Epidemic As Mosquito-Borne Zika Virus Spreads Rapidly

US Health and Human Services Provides $300K Grant to Fight Zika Virus Outbreak

Apr 19, 2016 04:30 PM EDT By Jose Serrano

The cash-strapped island cannot afforts to fund hospitals and hospital staff necessary for fighting Zika, the bloodborne disease that can have devastating affects on infants and pregnant women.

Latin American Governments Paid This Company to Spy on Their Citizens

Apr 19, 2016 04:23 PM EDT By Robert Schoon

The Italian spyware company Hacking Team provided services to governments across Latin America, some of which were used to spy on political dissenters, journalists, and other non-criminal targets, according to a new report.

New York Primary Results 2016 Shows Hillary Clinton Dominating NYC But Upstate Feels the Bern

Apr 20, 2016 03:41 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

New York favored its own on Tuesday as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were victorious in their respective presidential primary elections.

Republican Presidential Candidates Debate In Miami Area

Presidential Polls 2016 Standings Reveal Donald Trump Hitting Another High in National Poll, Builds Over Ted Cruz

Apr 19, 2016 12:37 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Donald Trump is now hitting a record-high 40 percent support in his ongoing quest to secure the 2016 Republican presidential nomination.

Bernie Sanders Holds Campaign Rally In NYC On Eve Of NY State Primary

New York Primary Day Has Democrats, Republicans Fight for Delegates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Near Nominations for 2016 Elections

Apr 19, 2016 08:55 AM EDT By Jose Serrano

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump lead most national polls heading into Tuesday's primary, but New Yorkers can make it difficult for either to win their party's nomination without contested conventions.

DAPA, DACA+ Executive Action SCOTUS Hearing Unites Latino, Immigrant Rights Leaders in D.C.

Apr 18, 2016 02:59 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

On Monday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments from supporters and opponents of President Barack Obama's 2014 immigration executive actions, all while Latino and immigrant rights groups rallied outside in support of the deferred action programs.

2016 Presidential Election Poll Show Donald Trump Up Huge in New York Primary And GOP Voters Find Him 'Authentic'

Apr 18, 2016 12:32 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

With only hours remaining before polls in the New York City primary open, Republican front-runner Donald Trump is set to go into battle with a 33 point lead over Ted Cruz and endless praise for his brash and outspoken style.

Supreme Court's Decision on President Obama's Immigration Executive Actions Could Heavily Impact Race for White House

Apr 18, 2016 11:50 AM EDT By Glenn Minnis

The U.S. Supreme Court has been hearing is hearing arguments about President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions on Monday, April 18, a development that could have major consequences on the 2016 presidential race for the White House.