immigration

DNC Director of Hispanic Media Says GOP Candidates' Lack of Support For Immigrants Is 'Offensive' to Latinos

With the U.S. Latino population steadily increasing, they have become a necessary electorate for political parties to draw. While Latinos have been stereotyped to be liberal or Democratic, the Democratic Party is still making the effort to work for their vote.

Bobby Jindal Says Immigrants ‘Should Adopt Our Values, Learn English’

A Bobby Jindal super PAC released its first major advertisement, and it called for immigrants to learn English and adopt U.S. values.

Ann Coulter on Immigration: Conservative Commentator Calls for 10-Year Freeze on Immigration Into the US [Video]

Conservative commentator Ann Coulter said that the U.S. should close its borders for 10 years and blamed "left-wingers who hate America" for corrupting the U.S. immigration system.

Immigration News 2015: 35 California Counties Grant Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants

Thirty-five predominantly rural California counties will soon allow undocumented immigrants to access its healthcare system. This follows the recent trend throughout state granting undocumented immigrants the ability to enroll in state insurance systems.

Immigration News Today: NBC Universal Severs Ties with Donald Trump After Nearly 40 Latino Groups Speak Out

A coalition comprising of dozens of Latino organizations have called for NBCUniversal to end its business relationship with Donald Trump, a Republican Party presidential candidate.

Homeland Security to Shorten Family Stays, Set New Bond Process at Immigrant Detention Centers

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson's latest reforms on immigrant detention.

Immigrant Detention Centers: DHS Secretary Johnson's Policy Changes Met With Mixed Responses

Immigrant rights advocates are responding to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson's latest reforms on immigrant detention.

Immigration News Today: Undocumented Transgendered Immigrant Explains Why She Heckled President Obama at LGBT Reception

An immigrant transgendered woman heckled President Barack Obama while honoring LGBT Pride Month in the White House on Wednesday. She explained her reasons to interrupt Obama in a post on Thursday.

Immigration Activist Cesar Vargas Continues Fight Over Law License

Immigration activist Cesar Vargas continues his fight to obtain a license to practice law in his home state of New York. Despite passing a legal hurdle, another one has been thrown on his path, but the DREAMer and activist is not deterred.

The Trails and Triumphs of US-Dwelling, Mixed-Status Latino Families

Scarcity of jobs, childcare assistance and food are just some of the challenges mixed-immigration-status Latino families encounter. Nonetheless, these families manage to create bonds, exceed education expectations and profit from valuable bilingual communication skills despite adversity.

Immigration Reform News: House Democrats' Concern of Immigrant 'Prison Camps' in Texas Continues

Eight congressional Democrats have returned from visiting two immigrant detention centers in Texas, and they agreed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) needs to improve the detainees’ living conditions.

Immigration News Today: Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson Announces 'Substantial Changes' in Immigration Detention Policy

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson said he understands the "sensitive and unique nature of detaining families" but continued to defend the practice.

2016 Presidential Race: Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal Promises to Reverse Obama's Executive Orders on Immigration [Watch]

Potential 2016 Republican Presidential Candidate Bobby Jindal declared that he would repeal President Barack Obama's "deferred action" programs to protect undocumented immigrants if he won the White House.

Jeb Bush on Immigration: Immigrant Rights Advocates Continue to Haunt Jeb Bush on Immigration Reform Stance

Immigrant rights advocates have announced they will continue to protest at presidential candidates’ events as they want a pathway to citizenship for immigrants currently in the U.S.

ICE Detention News: ACLU Says Mexican Woman Miscarried After Being 'Fully Shackled' in Immigration Facility

A Mexican woman seeking asylum suffered from a miscarriage after she fell on her stomach while she was shackled in an immigration detention facility, despite the fact that pregnant women are not supposed to be restrained.

Ann Coulter Calls Immigrants 'Wife Beaters' and 'Single Mothers' On Real Time with Bill Maher [Video]

Conservative commentator Ann Coulter stopped by HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" on Friday to continue spreading her gospel of anti-immigration and xenophobia while promoting her new book.

2016 Presidential Election: RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Talks Latino Voter Outreach as New 'Hypocrisy' Ad Attacks Hillary Clinton

The Republican National Committee's (RNC) Latino outreach continued this week as its chairman delivered remarks to a national Latino faith-based organization.

Mexico Reacts to Donald Trump Immigrant Bashing: Secretary of Foreign Affairs José Antonio Meade Says Trump Displayed ‘Profound ignorance’

Donald John Trump Sr. joined the 2016 presidential races on Tuesday, two days after his 69th birthday.

Immigration Reform News: ICE Arrests 280 Undocumented Convicted Criminals in Midwest Within One Month

Almost 300 undocumented convicted criminals were arrested in six Midwestern states during a month long initiative conducted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).

'Orange Is the New Black' Actress Diane Guerrero Urges Latinos to Register to Vote so that Politicians Don't Ignore Them [Watch]

"Orange is the New Black" actress Diane Guerrero urges Latinos to register to vote for the 2016 presidential election.

Ted Cruz on Immigration: GOP Presidential Candidate Seeks End to Federal Immigration Agency's Self-Funding

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, a presidential candidate, introduced legislation to block the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) from using funds for deferred action.