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Human Rights Watch: US Failed to Provide Migrant Children With Legal Counsel

Mar 16, 2016 03:02 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Human Rights Watch filed an amicus brief in a federal appeals court accusing the U.S. government of denying migrant children the right to legal representation in immigration court where they faced deportation.

President Obama introduces Judge Merrick Garland

Latino Leaders Argue Senate Blocking Merrick Garland's SCOTUS Process Impacts Latino Community

Mar 16, 2016 04:22 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Latino lawmakers, advocates and legal groups have welcomed President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland and called on Congress for a fair nomination process.

Obama Nominates Merrick Garland to Supreme Court, Senate Republicans Already in Opposition

Mar 16, 2016 01:20 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland, currently chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, to serve as an associate justice for the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday morning.

Marco Rubio Presidential Campaign Ends After Crushing Super Tuesday Florida Primary Loss

Mar 16, 2016 04:30 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Following a crushing loss in his own state, Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio suspended his presidential campaign on Tuesday night.

Hillary Clinton Has Big 'Super Tuesday 3' Night But One State Still Too Close to Call

Mar 16, 2016 05:28 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Hillary Clinton won big on the latest Super Tuesday primary elections on March 15, scoring huge results in Florida, Ohio and North Carolina.

Donald Trump Battles to Maintain Total Support of Immigration Hardliners

Mar 15, 2016 04:23 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Donald Trump is experiencing a bit of resistance from the most unlikely of places at an inopportune time.

Trump's Campaign Antics Reminiscent of 1960s Segregationist George Wallace

Mar 15, 2016 05:03 PM EDT By Roberto Ontiveros

Following a violent week of conflict between supporters and protesters, the comparison between the real estate magnate turned presidential candidate and the Alabama governor seem more apt than ever.

Debt Talks Resume; Puerto Rico Presents New Offer

Democrats Introduce Bills to Alleviate Debt Crisis in Puerto Rico

Mar 15, 2016 04:56 PM EDT By Roberto Ontiveros

Democrats introduced two bills on Monday meant to extend Puerto Rico more powers to get rid of some of its $72 billion debt.

Undocumented Immigrants Cross Into The United States From Mexico

Excluding Undocumented Immigrants From Social Safety Net Affects Documented Latinos Too

Mar 15, 2016 03:33 PM EDT By Robert Schoon

The lack of a social safety net is a challenge for undocumented immigrant families and contributes to inequality. A new study found that immigrant Latino families being excluded from public assistance not only increases the childhood poverty rate, but affects documented Latino children as well.

Protesters and onlookers gather outside Supreme Court building.

Latino Leaders: Senate Must Commit to Obama's SCOTUS Nominee's Hearing and Vote

Mar 15, 2016 04:57 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

A diverse range of Latino leaders have pressed the U.S. Senate to commit to hearing and voting on whoever President Barack Obama nominates for the Supreme Court.

Jane Sanders Gets Firsthand Look at Sheriff Joe's Controversial Immigration Policies

Mar 15, 2016 02:24 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

A little more than a week before the Arizona primary election, Jane Sanders, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, visited the state and confronted the immigration policies of the controversial Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

2016 Republican Presidential Primary Results Could Surprise in Ohio and Florida: This is What Polls are Saying About Super Tuesday

Mar 15, 2016 01:23 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

With Super Tuesday 11 polls now open, Donald Trump's 2016 Republican presidential showdown with Ohio Governor John Kasich remains too close to call in Kasich's home state, but the GOP front-runner is expected to trounce Florida Senator Marco Rubio on his home turf.

GOP Presidential Primary Results in Ohio & Florida: 'Winner Take All' States Give Trump, Kasich Victories

Mar 16, 2016 04:28 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump had a good Super Tuesday night as he won four of five primary states on March 15.

Mitt Romney Joins John Kasich At Elective Eve Campaign Rally In Ohio

Why John Kasich is Defending Undocumented Immigrants

Mar 15, 2016 07:58 AM EDT By Christon Jervil

As the Republicans brace for an all-important Ohio primary, the candidates are already making their last-minute pitches with the hope of swaying the voters to their respective sides.

Bilingual Bernie Sanders Ad Makes Last-Second Appeal to Latinos Ahead of Super Tuesday

Mar 15, 2016 10:35 AM EDT By Jose Serrano

Bernie Sanders may not have a hand in it, but a bilingual Facebook video released Saturday is urging Latinos to vote for the Vermont senator in Tuesday's Florida Democratic primary.

Latino Voters Go To The Polls Early In Florida

More Power to Latino Voters: Univision Launches Spanish Lie Detector 'Detector de Mentiras' for 2016 US Presidential Election

Mar 15, 2016 08:00 AM EDT By Staff Reporter

The Latino voters are projected to hold significant influence over the upcoming presidential elections and Spanish-language network Univision has found a way to create a more informed electorate with the new Detector de Mentiras (Lie Detector).

Voters In Super Tuesday States Cast Their Ballots

More 'Independent' Latino Voters Registered in Florida

Mar 15, 2016 07:50 AM EDT By Erika Miranda

The 2016 Presidential Elections proved to be unpredictable as more Latino independent voters turn up in the sunny state of Florida. Independent voters are non-Democratic, non-Republican voters who will cast their ballots for a candidate regardless of his or her party alliance.

Donald Trump's Campaign Marred By Violent Incidents

Mar 14, 2016 05:05 PM EDT By Roberto Ontiveros

The Trump campaign was marred by several violent incidents over the last week that have caused alarm and criticism from leaders and commentators, both from the Democratic Party and the GOP.