Immigration

US Senators Give Light on Central American Migrant Children Experiencing Abuse

The recent reports about unaccompanied migrant children from Central America, who are brought to sponsors after entering the U.S. borders, have led the U.S. senate to slam the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), EFE reports.

ICE Raids for Undocumented Immigrants Continues, Raises Questions of Illegality

Since the year 2016 began, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids for undocumented immigrant also kicked off and since then, there had been numerous reports saying that such raids were in breach of constitutional rights according to a recent report from SPLCenter.

Flint Water Crisis: Undocumented Immigrants Scared To Get Water or Lead Testing in Wake of Deportation Raids

In addition to not receiving donated water bottles, undocumented immigrants exposed to the Flint water crisis in Michigan are also rejecting the opportunity to be tested for lead poisoning in fear of being deported -- especially in wake of the Obama administration's recent deportation raids.

US Can Take Immigration Cues from Costa Rica, Says Ambassador

The Costa Rican ambassador in Washington says the United States can learn from his country as it tries to address complex issues surrounding immigration.

Calls for Constructive Immigration Reform in Iowa Ahead Caucus Day

Ahead of Thursday night’s final Republican presidential debate before Monday’s Iowa caucus, immigration advocates called for a more “constructive” conversation on the issue.

Immigration News: Human, Labor Violations Fueling Central Americans' Migration to US

Immigrant rights advocates have called out the Obama administration’s inconsistencies towards Central American immigrants fleeing the region.

Immigration Reform News: Christian Leaders Urge 2016 Candidates to be Compassionate Towards Immigrants to Win Evangelical Voters in Iowa

Just days before Iowa voters kick off the first-in-the-nation presidential contest, evangelical leaders published an open letter urging 2016 hopefuls to approach the issue of immigration from a stance of compassion and love based on Biblical teachings.

New Hampshire Primary Voters, GOP Rivals Focus on Immigration

Voters in the crucial early primary state of New Hampshire list immigration as one of their top concerns, and Republican presidential hopefuls have been busy addressing the issue at campaign rallies across the Granite State.

Donald Trump Endorsements: Sheriff Joe Arpaio Endorses GOP Front-Runner in Iowa

Controversial Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio endorsed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

GOP Abandons Efforts to Woo Latinos Amid Trump's Rise

In the wake of Donald Trump's rise to political prominence, Republicans may have abandoned their intention to try to attract more Latino voters, even though they make up the fastest-growing slice of the U.S. electorate.

Immigration Reform News: Activists Rally Against Deportation Raids in Los Angeles, San Francisco

Immigration rights activists held a rally in California on Tuesday in protest against the White House deportation raids targeting Central American families.

Calls Against Immigration Raids Spike After Women, Children Were Detained in Texas

The immigration issue in the U.S. has been in the center of talks according to Fox News Latino. The most recent development in the issue is that women and children are reportedly being detained too long than the law allows.

TURNOUT: Guillermo Linares on Representing, Mobilizing Diverse Latino Populations

In 1991, Guillermo Linares became the first Dominican-born elected to public office in the U.S., and today he's on the campaign trail that could land him another historic achievement: the first Dominican in Congress.

Immigration News Today: 275 Groups Request Temporary Protective Status for Central American Immigrants

The calls for the Obama administration to stop its deportation raids campaign continues to grow as more than 200 organizations came together urging temporary protective status (TPS) for Central American immigrants.

Unaccompanied Minors Smuggled as Slave Laborers in Ohio

With the current wave of unaccompanied minors entering the U.S. borders, several reports have surfaced claiming that for the past two years, some of the minors have been subjected to illegal acts and are smuggled as slave laborers.

Immigration Reform News: Activist Hold Rally in Chicago Against Obama's Deportation Raids

Immigration rights activists held a rally in Chicago over the weekend in protest against the White House deportation raids targeting Central American families.

2016 Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz Tells Iowa Voters That Donald Trump Supports 'Amnesty'

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz on Saturday continued to attack his 2016 rival Donald Trump on immigration, accusing the real estate mogul of being a supporter of "amnesty."

Deportation News: Senators Tell President Obama to Halt Deportations of Central Americans

U.S. Senate Democrats are criticizing the Obama administration's deportation raids targeting Central American immigrants.

Ted Cruz Says Donald Trump’s Immigration Plan Will Lead to 'Amnesty,' Shares 2013 'Amnesty' Tweet From Trump

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz took a sharp stab at GOP front-runner Donald Trump this week, accusing him of supporting "amnesty" for undocumented immigrants.

Immigration News: Obama's Deportation Raids Denounced by US Commission on Civil Rights

An independent and bipartisan federal agency, led by a Latino appointed by President Barack Obama, has called for the Obama administration to cease its deportation raids.