Immigration

Immigration Reform News: Fifth Circuit Court's DACA, DAPA Hearing Attracts Immigrant Rights Leaders, Protesters

Immigrant rights advocates are set to make their presence known in New Orleans as the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court hears arguments on President Barack Obama's deferred action programs' legality.

Donald Trump Mexican Comments: RNC Chairman Priebus Called Trump to Ease Immigration Rhetoric

Bowing to pressure from nervous Republican leaders, Reince Priebus, the head of the Republican National Committee, made a phone call to divisive presidential hopeful Donald Trump, encouraging the real estate magnate turned politician to ease up on the incendiary talk.

Immigration News Today: Congressman Luis Gutierrez Says Donald Trump 'Missing the Point' on Immigration

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's anti-Mexican remarks were addressed at the House of Representatives on Thursday morning. While addressing from the House floor, U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., went on to discuss the vulnerability undocumented immigrants encounter and reiterated the need for immigration reforms.

2016 Republican Presidential Candidates Skip National Council of La Raza's Annual Latino Conference

The largest U.S. Latino advocacy group expected at least one GOP presidential candidate to attend its July 13 luncheon in Las Vegas, Nevada to address immigration policy and other important issues.

Donald Trump on Jeb Bush: Former Florida Governor's Immigration Reform Stance Is 'Weak'

In addition to doubling down on his attack against Mexican immigrants, Donald Trump recently hurled harsh words at Jeb Bush, calling the top 2016 Republican candidate's stance on immigration weak.

Immigration News Today: California Senate Agriculture Committee Passes Bill Providing Undocumented Farm Workers a Work Permit

A work permit for undocumented farm workers would allow them to legally stay and work in California.

Donald Trump Comments: 'I Will Win the Latino Vote' Despite Anti-Mexican Remarks

Following disparaging remarks toward Mexicans and undocumented immigrants, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was confident he would win the Latino vote.

Congressman Joe Heck: What Latinos Need to Know About GOP Candidate Seeking Harry Reid's Senate Seat

For U.S. Latino registered voters, the top issues include education, economy and immigration, and for Latino Nevadans, the next elected official with a complimentary track record. One politician who will engage for the Latino vote is Rep. Joseph Heck, R-Nevada, who confirmed his Senate bid to succeed Democratic Sen. Harry Reid’s seat.

Immigration Reform News Today: John Boehner Says Reform is Top Priority, But GOP Remains Weary

House Speaker John Boehner plans to make immigration reform a top priority, the top Republican told business executives in Dublin, Ireland, over the weekend.

Immigration News Latest: ICE Opts for 'Alternatives to Detention,' Immigrants Face 24-Hour Surveillance

Undocumented immigrants who have entered the United States since last year face more scrutiny than many criminals, the Boston Globe reported.

Joe Heck Senate Campaign: Republican Announces Senate Bid, Record for Latinos, Women Is Questioned

Acknowledging his mother's history as an immigrant, Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nevada, announced his U.S. Senate bid to succeed Sen. Harry Reid's, D-Nevada, seat.

Donald Trump Defends Anti-immigration Comments, Says US is 'Dumping Ground' for Mexico

Despite losing several corporate partnerships over his inflammatory remarks about Mexican immigrants, Donald Trump has once again doubled down on his anti-immigration statements while accusing the media of "deliberately distorting" his words.

Democratic Presidential Candidate Martin O'Malley to Deliver NCLR Keynote

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, a Democratic presidential candidate, will deliver the keynote address at the National Council of La Raza's (NCLR) annual conference.

Jeb Bush on Immigration: Donald Trump Anti-Mexican Comments Offended Him 'Personally'

Donald Trump's comments describing Mexican immigrants as rapists and criminals "absolutely" offended Jeb Bush, the Republican presidential told supporters in New Hampshire over the weekend.

Donald Trump Comments on Immigration: 'Loves Mexico' and Marco Rubio 'Weak' on Immigration, Says Trump

On Saturday, speaking on "Fox and Friends" Trump said Marco Rubio is "weak" on immigration.

Latino Tipping Point: Univision Expects as Much as $1B From IPO Planned Later This Year

Amid the Trump controversy and rising Latino spending power, Univision is making plans for an IPO later this year.

Immigration News Today: Unaccompanied Immigrant Minor Detention Falls By Half Compared to 2014

The rate of unaccompanied undocumented immigrant minors entering the U.S. has fallen by more than 50 percent.

New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez Horrified by Donald Trump's Anti-Mexican Comments

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has recently joined the ever increasing group of public figures that were repulsed by comments made by celebrity businessman turned 2016 presidential hopeful Donald Trump.

Donald Trump on Immigration: Undocumented Immigrant's Murder of Young Woman Motivates Trump's Campaign

An undocumented immigrant who has been deported back to Mexico five times in the past stands accused of shooting to death of a young woman who has walking with her father along a pier in San Francisco

Immigration Reform News Today: Arizona Attorney General Appeals Ruling Granting DREAMers In-State Tuition

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich recently disappointed DREAMers with the decision to appeal a judge's ruling that grants in-state tuition to eligible DACA recipients. Nonetheless, advocacy groups insist that DREAMers register for school.