Immigration

2016 Presidential Race: Rick Perry Slams Donald Trump Over Immigration, John McCain Comments

2016 presidential candidate Rick Perry delivered a speech on Wednesday, blasting Donald Trump for his recent inflammatory remarks about immigrants and Sen. John McCain.

Immigration News Latest: Migration Rates From Mexico to US Drop Significantly

The migration rate from Mexico into the U.S. dropped significantly, based on new research, regardless if individuals are coming legally or illegally.

Immigration News 2015: Nearly 40 National Latino Groups Denounce Anti-Sanctuary City House Bill

A coalition of 39 national Latino advocacy groups have called on the House of Representatives not to pass a bill that generalizes Latino immigrants for political gain.

Immigration Activist Cesar Vargas Announces Presidential Run, Calls for Changing Requirements

Immigration activist and DREAMer Cesar Vargas announced his candidacy for the presidency of the United States on Tuesday. However, the law school graduate is not eligible to run for the office. He only seeks to make a point about the requirements for the presidency.

Scott Walker on Immigration: Progressive Groups, Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta Takes Aim at 'Terrible' Walker

With Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker set to speak at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) in San Diego, a progressive organization and a civil rights icon have voiced the Republican presidential candidate’s stance on immigration and the Latino community.

Donald Trump on Mexico: GOP Presidential Candidate to Visit Border on Thursday

Amidst receiving backlash for making negative comments about Mexican immigrants, Donald Trump will visit the United States - Mexico border on Thursday.

Immigration Reform Update: Kathryn Steinle's Parents Testify, Call on Congress to Change Immigration Enforcement

The family of Kathryn Steinle, the San Francisco woman who was allegedly killed by an undocumented immigrant, on Wednesday testified at an emotional U.S. Senate hearing and urged lawmakers to pass legislation that would keep individuals like the suspect "off our streets for good."

Immigration News Today: Sen. Harry Reid Says GOPers Have 'No Meaningful Difference' From Trump on Immigration

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid lashed out at Republicans and claimed the GOP's immigration polices are "no different" than Donald Trump's opinion.

Scott Walker on Immigration: Republican Tells Immigrant Family He Does Not Support DACA, DAPA

2016 presidential candidate Scott Walker was confronted by a family of an undocumented worker during a campaign stop in his childhood hometown of Plainfield, Iowa on Sunday.

Immigrations News Today: 'Sanctuary Cities' Under Fire by Senate After Kathryn Steinle's Death by Undocumented Immigrant

Immigrant rights advocates have urged Congress not to impose immigration enforcement mandates on local law enforcement.

Martin O'Malley on Latinos' Top Issues: Immigration, Education, Economy, and Healthcare

Based on Latino Decisions' latest study, more than 13 million Latinos will vote in the 2016 presidential election, and Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley has made strides on connecting with the voting bloc by issues to the community.

Immigration News Latest: Kathryn Steinle's Death by Undocumented Immigrant Stirs Political Reaction

Following the death of 32-year-old Kathryn Steinle by an undocumented immigrant at a San Francisco pier, Californian politicians are debating how much involvement local law enforcement should have with federal immigration enforcement.

Immigration Reform News: NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Applauds Initative Providing Aid to Undocumented Migrant Children

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito is expected to make an announcement Monday highlighting the success of a city initiative that provides undocumented children in NYC with free legal representation and protection from deportation.

Pitbull to Donald Trump: 'I'm a Latino First, I support Our People'

Mr. Worldwide, also known as the multi-platinum award-winning rapper Pitbull, has a message for Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate who recently came under fire for saying that Mexican immigrants were rapist, criminals and drug dealers. That message is "I'm not a politician. I'm a musician. I'm a Latino first. I support our people."

Improved Cuba-US Relations Could Have Severe Impact on Thousands of US-Dwelling, Cuban-Born Citizens

Cuba and the United States are working toward reestablishing ties; in doing so they'll re-open embassies for the first time in more than half a century. However, the rekindling will also affect the lives of ten of thousands of Cuban nationals living in the U.S. who face deportation by order of immigration authorities.

Republican Iowa Congressman Steve King: "I Am Just As Hispanic As Julian Castro"

Republican Congressman Steve King wants the country to know that he can be "as Latino" as Julian Castro, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

Immigration Reform 2015: Arizona DACA Recipients Get Scholarships to Continue College Studies

Seven DACA beneficiaries studying at Tuscon's Pima Community College have been granted scholarships from the Fundación Mexico. The youngsters received the awards at a ceremony at the Mexican consulate in the Arizona city.

Immigration News Latest: Latino Group Calls for Republican Leadership to Denounce, Dump Donald Trump From Debates

A political unit from the largest online Latino organizing group has called for Donald Trump's removal from presidential debates. According Presente Action, Trump "set a dangerous tone" during the campaign trail for the White House and "uncover[ed] the worst of America's history with racially divisive language, and incitement towards discrimination."

Immigration News Today: Government Officials to Visit DACA Recipients' Homes With Erroneous DACA Work Permits

Federal agents will begin making house visits to undocumented immigrants who received work papers under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) with the wrong expiration date.

Donald Trump, Ted Cruz Deepen 'Bromance' Despite Anti-Mexican Comments, Presidential Candidacies

Unlike most other GOP competitors in the 2016 White House race, Ted Cruz is not shying away from Donald Trump after the business mogul's controversial comments. In fact, the Texas senator said he "saluted" the "Apprentice" star for tackling immigration.