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2016 Presidential Polls Show Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders' Race Tightening

Apr 15, 2016 04:09 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Donald Trump is now hitting record high support in his run for 2016 the Republican nomination and now leads Texas Sen. Ted Cruz by 18 points in their run for the Oval Office.

California Could Become First State to Allow Immigrants to Purchase Obamacare

Apr 15, 2016 01:01 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

The state of California could be the first in the country to seek to legally allow immigrants the right to purchase health care insurance through Obamacare.

Immigration Reform Protesters Planning Demonstrations all Over Country

Apr 15, 2016 12:01 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Pro-immigration forces are planning rallies in such major cities as Washington, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Houston and Denver to mark the Supreme Court formally hearing arguments in President Obama's immigration executive action case.

Hillary Clinton And Bernie Sanders Spar At Democratic Debate In Brooklyn

Brooklyn Democratic Presidential Debate: Clinton Dodges Wall Street Questions, Sanders Defends Israel Stance

Apr 15, 2016 09:17 AM EDT By Jose Serrano

The last scheduled Democratic debate raised questions about Hillary Clinton's repeated refusal to release speech transcrips and Bernie Sanders ability to win over New Yorkers ahead of Tuesday's primary.

Congress Split Over Puerto Rico Debt Rescue Bill, Likely Won’t Meet May 1 Deadline

Apr 15, 2016 02:04 AM EDT By Jose Serrano

Several Republicans believe Puerto Rico can restructure its debt payment plan without U.S. government assistance, but letting the island nation falter would have a domino effect on U.S. taxpayers.

Activists Protest For Immigration Reform And Fair Wages At Trump Tower In Chicago

2016 Republican Presidential Polls Show Donald Trump Still Leading Ted Cruz But Latino Vote Support Continues to Decline

Apr 14, 2016 04:39 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Donald Trump still holds a double-digit lead over Republican presidential rival Ted Cruz in a new national poll, but his lead has been nearly shaved in half from where it stood just a month ago.

America Ferrera And Voto Latino Meet With Students In Las Vegas Area Ahead Of Nevada Caucuses

The Latino Vote in 2016: Nearly One Million New York Latinos Voting on Election Day This November

Apr 14, 2016 03:15 PM EDT By Jose Serrano

Clinton gained a key endoresment from a Latino advocacy group on Wednesday, days before New Yorkers cast ballots in the state's Democratic primary.

Tulane frat bros cause uproar by building a ‘Trump Wall’ around their house

Tulane Frat Bros' 'Make America Great Again' Wall Draws Harsh Criticism

Apr 14, 2016 03:12 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

A group of fraternity members at Tulane University are under fire after building a wall of sandbags with the message "Make America Great Again" and a picture of Donald Trump plastered across it

Rosario Dawson Honored for Civil Empowerment Work, Still All In For Bernie Sanders

Apr 14, 2016 01:19 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

With immigration being one of the most critical issues this 2016 presidential election season, and more than 27 million Latinos being eligible to vote, Rosario Dawson is doing all she can to spark them to action.

Donald Trump's 'Divisive' Rhetoric Raising Racial Tensions Among Students: Study

Apr 14, 2016 12:19 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

A new Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) report finds the fiery, aggressive language espoused by Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump throughout much of his campaign is stoking fears and racial animosities in classrooms across the country.

Donald Trump Hits 60 Percent in Empire State, Hillary Clinton Leads by Double Digits

Apr 13, 2016 02:07 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Donald Trump has sprinted out to 60 percent of the vote and a 43-point lead in the fast approaching New York City primary.

Hillary Clinton Pledges to Create National Office of Immigrant Affairs

Apr 13, 2016 11:12 AM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Hillary Clinton is expected to announce plans to create a national Office of Immigrant Affairs should she emerge as President Barack Obama's successor.

Wisconsin Students Shout Racial Slurs at Latina Soccer Players: 'Donald Trump, Build That Wall!'

Apr 12, 2016 09:15 PM EDT By Jose Serrano

The enigmatic Republican presidential candidate's promise to build a fortified wall along the U.S.-Mexico border has had unintended consequences on minority high school students across the country.

Rally At Supreme Court Calls For Implementation Of Obama Immigration Programs

Pro-Immigration Groups Prepare D.C. March for Supreme Court Hearing on DAPA and DACA

Apr 12, 2016 06:17 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Immigration reform protesters are planning to converge on the Nation's Capital in a massive demonstration later this month when the Supreme Court is expected to hear oral arguments in President Obama's executive action case on immigration.

Bernie Sanders Releases Ad Attacking Hillary Clinton on Fracking, Environmental Record

Apr 12, 2016 12:35 AM EDT By Jose Serrano

Sanders tries to narrow Clinton's double-digit lead among left-leaning New Yorkers days before the state's Democratic primary.

U.S. Raises Air Security Alert To Red For The First Time

USCIS H-1B Cap Exhaustion Suggests Improving US Job Market

Apr 12, 2016 02:09 AM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Applications for H1-B visas hitting their maximum limit of 85,000 over the first five days of being available is emblematic of an improving U.S. job market, particularly in the highly skilled area of technology.

Border Security Remains Key Issue In Presidential Campaigns

Many Undocumented Immigrant Children Prohibited From Attending School, Study From Georgetown University Finds

Apr 11, 2016 02:39 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

A Georgetown University Law Center study finds that undocumented, immigrant children living here in the U.S. are routinely blocked from being able to register for school.

2016 Republican and Democratic Presidential Polls for California Show Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Still Leading

Apr 11, 2016 11:12 AM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Donald Trump has erased the small margin he once trailed Ted Cruz by in California and now leads the Texas senator by a solid seven points in anticipation of their June 7, showdown.

The Latino Vote is Split Between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders: Poll

Apr 10, 2016 09:40 AM EDT By Glenn Minnis

A new Public Religion Research Institute national poll finds that Latino voters are virtually split between Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.