State and federal Latino lawmakers are responding to the “truly disappointing” court decision affecting nearly 4.9 million undocumented immigrants from applying for deferred action.
Following the fourth Republican presidential primary debate, Latino civic engagement groups are criticizing the candidates’ stance on immigration reform and the economy.
President Barack Obama’s November 2014 immigration executive actions are still in limbo following an appellate court’s ruling, and it may cost billions of dollars in potential revenue.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled to uphold the decision to block President Barack Obama’s 2014 deferred action programs, affecting nearly 4.9 million eligible undocumented immigrants.
In response to the "sanctuary cities" debate and one Texas sheriff's challenge to not comply with federal law enforcement's request on detained immigrants, Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has warned the withdrawal of future state funds.
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said it will be “extremely difficult” for Republicans to reclaim the White House if the political party fails on immigration reform.
Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants, said the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will end even before enacting congressional immigration reform.
A leaked memo from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reportedly revealed President Barack Obama plans to bypass a court injunction that temporarily paused his immigration deferred action program.
As the Latino electorate continues to move forward into the 2016 election season, Latino Victory Project President Cristóbal J. Alex told Latin Post about how the political parties have been faring with the voting bloc.
Latino lawmakers and organizations are strengthening their opposition to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s scheduled hosting appearance on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.”
Based on the latest research data, a nonprofit organization recognized that U.S. states are increasingly becoming more aware of pro-immigrant benefits and not waiting for Congress to act.
