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Undocumented immigrants wait in a holding cell at a U.S. Border Patrol processing center for people detained near the U.S.-Mexico border on September 8, 2014 in McAllen, Texas

Federal Appeals Court Limits Mandatory Immigration Detention

Oct 09, 2014 09:31 AM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled against the government on Monday over its mandatory detention provision which prevents certain noncitizens from requesting release on bond during their immigration proceedings.

Potential 2016 GOP Presidential Candidate Jeb Bush Campaigns for GOP Candidates in Spanish-Language Ads, Talks Immigration

Oct 09, 2014 11:25 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush appeared in new campaigns advertisements for midterm election candidates, including spots for the Spanish-language market.

Millennial Marilinda Garcia Takes Lead Over Incumbent Ann McLane Kuster in NH House Polls

Oct 08, 2014 05:14 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

A conservative Latina millennial GOP candidate has found herself in a statistical "dead heat" against the Democratic incumbent in the race for a House of Representatives seat.

Wilmer Valderrama Talks 'Dark Day' in Politics, Latinos Voting in November Elections and Running for Office

Oct 08, 2014 01:07 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

Following what he calls a disappointing decision by President Barack Obama to delay executive action on immigration reform until after Election Day, actor Wilmer Valderrama is urging fellow Latinos to vote this November.

John McCain, Karl Rove Talk Mitt Romney for President 2016, Source Says Republican Is 'Observing' His Chances

Oct 08, 2014 11:29 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

Mitt Romney has previously stated that he will not run for president again come 2016, but the former Republican nominee still seems to have a lot of support.

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US Homeland Security's Immigration Statistics: Deportations Hit Record High in 2013

Oct 08, 2014 01:19 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released its immigration statistics for 2013 and revealed more Mexicans were removed from the U.S. than any other nationality.

NORML Calls Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper 'Spineless,' Claims He Secretly Supports Legal Recreational Marijuana

Oct 07, 2014 05:57 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) is calling out Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper for claims that legalizing recreational marijuana in 2012 was careless.

Election 2014 Polls: Six Races Now Determine Control of Senate

Oct 08, 2014 10:24 AM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

There is a month to go until the midterm election, when election watchers will be studying the outcomes in six Senate races that could swing from Democrat to Republican.

Immigrant Families And Activists Protest Deportations In Front Of White House

Advocacy Groups, Politicians Respond to Sexual Abuse Allegations at Texas Detention Facility

Oct 07, 2014 04:50 PM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

Already at the center of sexual assault allegations, the Karnes County detention facility is also being criticized for its failure to deliver services to immigrant detainees.

Border Patrol Explains How It Monitors Immigrants for Ebola as Republicans Call for Stricter Enforcement

Oct 07, 2014 12:27 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

According to a new report, up to 71 people from countries in West Africa that have seen the most Ebola patients have entered the United States this year, but the Customs and Border Patrol insists it has ways of keeping immigrants with the disease out of the country.

Politicians Debate in Spanish to Appeal to Hispanic Voters During 2014 Elections

Oct 07, 2014 11:38 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

On Wednesday, New Mexico gubernatorial candidates held a debate in Spanish demonstrating a trend that highlights how important the Hispanic vote is to this year's elections.

White House Defends Biden After Gaffes, Apologies to Allies

Oct 06, 2014 11:41 PM EDT By Staff Reporter

The White House defended Vice President Joe Biden on Monday after he was forced to call leaders in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates to apologize for remarks he made suggesting they had supported Islamist militants in Syria.

President Obama's Immigration Executive Action Provides 'Temporary Protection' for Undocumented Immigrants Unless Congress Acts

Oct 07, 2014 09:21 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

With midterm Election Day less than a month away, President Barack Obama's promised immigration executive action also approaches, potentially adding to the long list of executive actions on immigration enacted by American presidents since the 1950s.

Pro-Choice Supporters Rally In DC Against Restrictive Abortion Laws

Abortion-Rights Lawyers Say Texas Ruling Could Lead to Supreme Court

Oct 07, 2014 09:53 AM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

The 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Louisiana ruled in favor of the state of Texas on Thursday to impose an abortion law that requires clinics to have hospital admitting privileges and hospital-level operating standards.

North Korea sent a surprise delegation to South Korea on Saturday and the two sides are planning further political talks.

North Korea Sends Surprise Delegation to South Korea

Oct 06, 2014 02:29 PM EDT By Payton Guion

Two sides agreed to further talks in the coming weeks

US Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Cases

Supreme Court Rejects Same-Sex Marriage Cases, Now Legal in 11 More States

Oct 06, 2014 04:51 PM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

The denial lets decisions from three federal appeals courts take effect, legalizing same sex marriage in Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin and making appeals likely to follow in Colorado, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia and Wyoming, as they share the same appellate court.

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