Immigration

Immigration News Today: Prolonged Detention, Lack of Legal Access at Detention Center

Immigrant-rights groups published a report on the largest immigration detention center in the U.S., detailing many allegations of abuse.

TURNOUT: Latino Victory Project President Cristóbal Alex Says Latinos Are 'Deciding Factor' in Elections

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.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Denounces Trump's SNL Gig

Latino lawmakers and organizations are strengthening their opposition to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s scheduled hosting appearance on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.”

US States Adopting 'Inclusive' Immigration Reform Seeing Improvements in Economy, Education, Workforce

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.

Donald Trump Immigration Plan: Anthony Bourdain Against Trump's Deportation Proposal

Celebrity chef and fearless TV food adventurer Anthony Bourdain has used his vast restaurant world experience to weigh in on Donald Trump's plans to deport around 11 million immigrants, and said that doing so would "shut down" the U.S. restaurant industry

Immigration Reform News: Paul Ryan 'Cannot Trust' Obama on Immigration

Newly-elected House Speaker Paul Ryan made the Sunday media rounds and further iterated that immigration reform will not be on his agenda.

Immigration Reform 2015 [NEWS]: Conservative Hispanic Leader Applauds Ted Cruz's Policy on Legal Immigration

Despite his tough immigration stance, a prominent Hispanic rights advocate has offered support for some aspects of 2016 Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz's immigration policy.

Former NY Gov. Spitzer: Hillary Clinton Opposed Driver's Licenses for Immigrants

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton is under the spotlight for her stance on providing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants.

Immigration Reform News Today: Latinos, Immigrant Rights Advocates Optimistic on House Speaker Paul Ryan

Latino organizations appear optimistic about new House Speaker Paul Ryan supporting top Latino issues.

Immigration News 2015: Texas Gov. Abbott Challenges Latina Sheriff on Sanctuary City Policy

While the fight to cease “sanctuary cities” has been averted in Congress, at least temporarily, the topic continues with Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

Jeb Bush on Immigration: Testy Exchange With DREAMer Student Over Immigration Reform

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush nearly lost his cool when he was questioned by an undocumented immigrant student about his stance on immigration reform.

Latino Republicans Blast Donald Trump, Warn GOP Candidates to Not to Use Inflammatory Language Against Latinos

A coalition of Hispanic conservative groups and activists delivered a stern message to the Republican candidates running in the 2016 presidential race, warning them not to engage in inflammatory anti-immigration rhetoric or else they will risk losing their support in the general election.

Immigration Reform News Today: Conservative Leaders Challenge GOP Presidential Candidates to Support Reform

Ahead of the third Republican presidential debate, conservatives are challenging the GOP candidates to support immigration reform.

Donald Trump Motivating Latinos, Youth to Vote, Says Latino Congressman

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is motivating Latinos and the youth to vote, according to Rep. Luis Gutierrez.

Immigrant Households Have Billions in Spending Power, Says Denver-Area Report Ahead of GOP Debate in Colorado

Colorado, a swing state for the presidential election, has seen its immigrant population contribute billions of dollars in spending and tax power.

Ann Coulter: Immigration Stance 'Tells You How Bright' Politicians Are

According to Ann Coulter, the easiest way to figure out if an elected official is truly smart is to test the politican on an anti-immigration "litmus test."

Immigration Reform Activist Cesar Vargas Joins Bernie Sanders 2016 Presidential Campaign

In effort to beef up his outreach to the Latino community, Bernie Sanders has hired high-profile immigration rights activist Cesar Vargas to work for his presidential campaign.

Presidential Election 2016: Conservative Latinos Plan 'Unprecedented Gathering' Ahead of GOP Debate

Conservative Latinos plan to hold an "unprecedented gathering" in Boulder, Colorado, the site of the CNBC presidential debate on Oct. 28, to counter anti-Latino perceptions sparked by GOP front-runner Donald Trump.

Hillary Clinton on Private Prisons: Candidate No Longer Accepts Funds from Private Prison Lobbyists

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will no longer accept contributions from political action committees (PACs) and lobbyists affiliated with private prison companies.

Paul Ryan Speaker of the House: Latino Congressman Blames House GOP for Blocking Ryan's Immigration Stance

Despite previously supporting the call for immigration reform, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., will reportedly not allow votes for such reform legislation during the remaining tenure of Barack Obama’s presidency if he is elected House Speaker, .