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Chuck Grassley, Oldest Republican in Senate, Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Senator Chuck Grassley, the oldest Republican currently serving in the U.S. Senate, announced Tuesday afternoon that he has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus: Senate GOP Must Do Their Jobs, Supreme Court Vacancy Must Be Filled

Mar 02, 2016 04:55 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) have called on Senate Republicans to fulfill their constitutional obligations and fill the Supreme Court’s vacant seat.

Latino Judicial Nominee Dax Eric Lopez Deserves Senate Confirmation Hearing,' Says Civil Rights Coalition

Feb 05, 2016 12:06 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

A civil rights coalition, comprising of 200 national organizations, released a letter to two senators concerning the gridlock of a Latino judicial nominee.

Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Placed With Convicted Criminals, Says Whistleblower

Dec 01, 2015 05:00 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

Two Republican senators have questioned if the Obama administration placed unaccompanied immigrant children with convicted criminals.

Bipartisan Senate Bill ‘Explicitly’ Bans H-1B Visa Holders Replacing American Workers

Nov 27, 2015 01:23 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

U.S. senators introduced bipartisan to reform the country's visa programs, which may affect future U.S. immigration.

'Sanctuary Cities' Under Fire by Senate Judiciary Hearing After Kathryn Steinle's Death by Undocumented Immigrant

Jul 21, 2015 01:22 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Immigrant rights advocates have urged Congress not to impose immigration enforcement mandates on local law enforcement.

Senate Judicial Confirmation Hearing: GOP Senate Vote for Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo Delayed Further?

Jun 24, 2015 03:37 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary has finally scheduled an executive meeting for a vote on Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Although the Judiciary Committee announced the vote on the agenda, an actual vote on President Barack Obama's judicial nominee is not guaranteed.

Democrats, National Groups Urge GOP Senators to Expedite Nomination Process of Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo After Delays

May 09, 2015 03:00 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Senate Republicans have been criticized for delaying the confirmation process of a Latino judicial nominee -- Luis Felipe Restrepo -- who was nominated by President Barack Obama last November 2014.