Georgia DACA Recipients Continue Fight for In-State College Tuition Rates

Georgia recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) have called for the same entitlements as U.S.-born Georgia residents in regards to in-state college tuition.

40 Latino Groups Urge Senate to Oppose Anti-Immigration Sanctuary City Bill

Forty Latino organizations have called on the U.S. Senate to oppose an anti-immigration bill that would cut many U.S. jurisdictions from federal grants and funds.

PAC Launches Pro-Hillary Spanish-Lanuage Ad, Clinton Visits USHCC

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton continues to work for the Latino electorate, whether directly or indirectly, this week.

Debate Preview: Where Democratic Presidential Candidates Stand on Immigration

The Democratic presidential candidates will finally have their first primary debate on Oct. 13, and one pressing topic will be immigration reform, but what’s their stance on the multi-faceted topic?

California Latino Legislative Caucus Invests $15 Million for Immigrant Services

While the U.S. Congress stalls on immigration reform, California continues to invest millions of dollars for the immigrant community.

Senate Republicans Renew Efforts to Defund Sanctuary Cities

Republican senators have continued the effort to defund "sanctuary cities" from receiving certain federal funds if such cities don't comply with federal requests on immigrant detainees.

DACA Recipients Reveal Economic Benefits, Challenges in New Survey

Three years after the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was implemented, a study found many recipients have earned jobs but problems still persist.

Hillary Clinton: President Barack Obama's Deportation Policy Was 'Very' Aggressive

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton said immigration will be among her main goals during her first 100 days in the White House.

John Kasich at US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Latinos Are 'Integral,' But America Needs to Lock Its Doors

From the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on late Tuesday morning, Republican presidential candidate John Kasich, current Ohio governor, spoke about why Latinos are “integral” in the U.S.

North Carolina Immigration Bill Criticized By Clinton's DREAMer Latino Outreach Director

A Hillary Clinton presidential campaign staffer has called for North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory to veto a bill that affects the undocumented community.

Immigrants and Their Descendants Reshaped the Nation’s Ethnic and Racial Composition: Study

Within the last five decades close to 59 million immigrants entered the U.S., resulting in a record high foreign-born population for the nation. According to a recent Pew report, despite popular belief Asian immigrant growth has outpaced Hispanic immigrant growth with the past few years as immigrant influxes have slowed. Also, the report revealed immigrants have helped to make the U.S. a younger nation.

Detained Immigrant Families, Childrens' Civil Rights Violated, Says USCCR Chairman

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR), an independent and bipartisan agency created by Congress, published an in-depth report, calling for the end of immigrant detention.

North Carolina HB 318 Toughens E-Verify, Affects Undocumented Immigrants

North Carolina is home to one of the fastest growing Latino population rates in the country, but advocacy groups are warning about a state bill that may target the demographic and undocumented immigrants.

Rep. Luis Gutierrez Bill Allows Undocumented Immigrants to Access Obamacare

Pope Francis’ historic visit to the U.S., including his address to Congress, appears to have resonated with Latino congressional lawmakers. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., introduced the Exchange Inclusion for a Healthy America Act, which provides people access to the Affordable Care Act, regardless of an individual's immigration status.

Potential House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Supports 'Step-by-Step' Immigration Reform

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced his bid to succeed Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, as Speaker of the House. With Boehner resigning, calls have reemerged to vote on comprehensive immigration reform, but what has been McCarthy’s immigration record?

Rep. Raúl Grijalva Introduces Bill to End Family Detention, For-Profit Prisons

U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced legislation aimed to curb a mandate requiring a federal immigration agency to fill tens of thousands of beds for detained immigrants.
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