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Latest 2016 Presidential Polls for Maryland and New York Primaries Show Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump Leading

Apr 09, 2016 12:39 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump hold tightening leads in upcoming Maryland primary, according to a new Washington Post-University of Maryland survey.

NRA Reaches Out to Pro-Gun Latinos With National Video Ad Campaign [WATCH]

Apr 09, 2016 12:33 PM EDT By Jose Serrano

While they have not confirmed increased Hispanic outreach efforts, the ad is a sign that the NRA is reaching out to the Hispanic community in time for November's presidential election.

U.S. Border Patrol immigration immigrants

Immigration Raids Have Negative Health Effects on Undocumented Latino Community, Says Study

Apr 08, 2016 05:22 PM EDT By Jose Serrano

Immigration raids have brought fear and unrest to undocumented immigrant communities, but a new study finds they may also have devastating medical consequences.

Rosario Dawson Was 'Compelled' to Write Letter Criticizing Dolores Huerta's Support for Hillary Clinton

Apr 08, 2016 01:58 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Mexican American civil rights icon Dolores Huerta insists she has no hard feelings against the actress who once played her in a movie and now attacking her over her support for Hillary Clinton.

In Response to Puerto Rico Health Crisis, US Health Department to Fund Up to $50 Million in Medicare Support

Apr 08, 2016 04:01 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Likely in response to Puerto Rico's deteriorating health care, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will increase Medicare rates for the commonwealth by slightly more than one percent.

Immigration Reform Advocates in Arizona Weighing Boycott Over Proposed Anti-Immigration Legislation

Apr 08, 2016 12:29 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

The alliance of Latino and civil rights groups that spearheaded a 2010 nationwide boycott of Arizona is also considering a revival of their protests in the wake of a stream of new, anti-immigration legislative proposals now under consideration there.

New Lawsuit Against Federal Government Seeks to Overturn Immigration Bond System

Apr 07, 2016 05:00 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit against the federal government, charging that authorities often set unreasonable bonds for detained immigrants and asylum seekers, failing to take into account the accuses' financial resources or ability to make payment.

Immigrant workers demonstrate for their rights

H-1B Immigrant Workers Visa Programs Hits 2017 Fiscal Year Cap, Lottery Coming Soon

Apr 07, 2016 04:07 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), one of the three federal immigration agencies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announced it has reached its cap for the foreign workers visa program known as H-1B.

Hillary Clinton Launches Spanish-Language New York Immigration Ad Launches in Latest Blitz in Empire State

Apr 07, 2016 12:55 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

While Hillary Clinton tours The Bronx on Thursday morning, her presidential campaign launched a new television advertisement aimed for New York City’s Latino community.

Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Leads in Pennsylvania Getting Smaller

Apr 06, 2016 04:36 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have both seen their once sizable leads in Pennsylvania dwindled down to single digits.

Donald Trump Plans to Cut off Money Transfers to Mexico Unless Government Pays for Border Wall

Apr 06, 2016 04:33 PM EDT By Jose Serrano

The Republican presidential candidate released a two-page memo Tuesday entitled "Compelling Mexico to Pay for the Wall" which outlines drastic efforts he would take if the neighboring country didn't agree to his proposal.

Puerto Rico Teeters On Edge Of Massive Default

Puerto Rico Debt Moratorium Gets Praise from Governor Garcia Padilla While House Hearing Set for April 13

Apr 06, 2016 04:06 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Puerto Rico approved legislation that will grant its governor, Alejandro Garcia Padilla, to suspend debt payments.

Clinton, Sanders Finally Agree on New York Debate on April 14, Days Before Empire State's Primary

Apr 05, 2016 04:25 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton have finally agreed to terms for a Brooklyn debate ahead of the New York primary of April 19.

GOP Senators File Supreme Court Brief Challenging Obama's Immigration Executive Actions

Apr 05, 2016 02:09 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

A coalition of U.S. Republican senators filed a U.S. Supreme Court brief challenging the legality of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Most Eligible Latino Voters Live Outside

Latinos, Wisconsin Voter ID Laws and How Lawmakers Hold Minorities Back in the 2016 Presidential Election

Apr 05, 2016 12:30 PM EDT By Jose Serrano

The biggest problem with Wisconsin’s stricter voter law isn’t how it disproportionately affected minorities and the impoverished, but how it leaves Latinos disenfranchised with the whole voting process.

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders Pledge to Add Latinos to Cabinet, GOP Candidates Neglect to Respond to National Hispanic Leadership Agenda Questionnaire

Apr 05, 2016 01:00 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

The two remaining Democratic presidential hopefuls have both vowed to nominate Latinos for key cabinet posts in hopes of securing the support of what could be the most critical voting bloc in the 2016 race for the White House.

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Supreme Court Will Hear Republican House Members' Arguments Against Obama's Immigration Executive Actions