Immigration

Mid-term Election: Radio Ads Critical of Democratic Senators' Anti-Immigrant Policies to Run in Key Battlefield States

The largest online Latino organizing, Presente Action, is stepping up its education campaign to run radio ads in key battleground states. The first ads to run on Spanish FM radio target Senator Kay Hagan in North Carolina for anti-immigrant vote. Does the group think their actions will risk seat loses and lead to a Republican majority Senate - they say they are between a rock and a hard place but they want to exercise their right to vote but reject both parties for turning their backs on immigrants.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Expands Mobile App, Adds Support for Android, Available in Spanish

By Paola Hernández
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency expanded its mobile app, adding support for Google Android devices and Spanish-language users.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Federal Appeals Court Limits Mandatory Detention

By Paola Hernández
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled against the government on Monday over its mandatory detention provision which prevents certain noncitizens from requesting release on bond during their immigration proceedings.

Immigration Reform Update: Deportations Hit Record High in 2013, Homeland Security Revealed

By Paola Hernández
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released its immigration statistics for 2013 and revealed more Mexicans were removed from the U.S. than any other nationality.

Wilmer Valderrama Talks 'Dark Day' in Politics, Latinos Voting in November 2014 Elections and Running for Office

By Paola Hernández
Following what he calls a disappointing decision by President Barack Obama to delay executive action on immigration reform until after Election Day, actor Wilmer Valderrama is urging fellow Latinos to vote this November.

Election 2014 Polls, Predictions & Results: Six Races Now Determine Control of Senate

By Paola Hernández
There is a month to go until the midterm election, when election watchers will be studying the outcomes in six Senate races that could swing from Democrat to Republican.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Advocacy Groups, Politicians Respond to Sexual Abuse Allegations at Texas Detention Facility

By Paola Hernández
Already at the center of sexual assault allegations, the Karnes County detention facility is also being criticized for its failure to deliver services to immigrant detainees.

President Obama Immigration Reform Options: Executive Action Provides 'Temporary Protection' for Undocumented Immigrants Unless Congress Acts

By Paola Hernández
With midterm Election Day less than a month away, President Barack Obama's promised immigration executive action also approaches, potentially adding to the long list of executive actions on immigration enacted by American presidents since the 1950s.

Republican Florida Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart Says President Barack Obama Cares About Immigration Reform Temporarily, 'Broke His Word' [Video]

By Paola Hernández
Despite President Barack Obama's promise to enact immigration reform before the end of 2014, U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart says change isn't likely to happen until the beginning of 2015.

Immigration News 2014: Allegations of Immigrants Being Sexually Assaulted Leveled Against Texas Detainee Guards

By Paola Hernández
Central American women often running away from sexual violence in their home countries claim women are being sexually assaulted by guards at a Texas detention center, according to a civil rights group.

Presidential Elections 2016: Sen. Marco Rubio 'Not Quite Ready' to be President, Says Fellow GOP Senator

By Paola Hernández
Immigration reform could factor the potential presidential run for Sen. Marco Rubio, R-FL, but his recent stance on the issue has soured the view of a fellow Republican senator.

Immigration Reform News 2014: GOP Leaders Speak About Broken Immigration System

By Paola Hernández
Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus on Thursday urged his party to step past criticism of President Barack Obama's delay on Immigration Reform

President Obama Immigration Reform Options: Executive Action Between Midterm Elections and End of 2014, Obama Tells Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama confronted the immigration system and plans for executive action to Latino attendees at the annual Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Gala on Thursday.

Election 2014 Polls: Voters' Number One Concern Going Into Midterm Elections Surprises Pollsters

By Paola Hernández
An AP-GfX poll asked voters as they head into the mid-term elections what was their main concern from a list to include terrorism, healthcare, social issues, immigration or the economy.

Immigration Reform News 2014: New York City Council Proposes Bill to Stop Detaining Immigrants Without Warrants

By Paola Hernández
This week, New York City Council speaker, Melissa Mark-Viverito announced she will introduce a bill to end the imprisonment of people without a judicial warrant at Rikers Island prison.

White House Flaunts 'Fact Sheet' on Obama Administration's Accomplishments for the Latino Community: From Immigration, Health Care and Economics

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama has had a turbulent few months with the Latino community due to inaction from Congress on immigration reform and his executive action delay. Despite the setbacks in Washington, D.C., the White House wants to remind the Latino community of the Obama administration’s accomplishments.

Labor Secretary Tom Perez Says President Barack Obama's Executive Action Is Guaranteed, Immigration Reform Is 'Not a Question' [Video]

By Paola Hernández
Labor Secretary Tom Perez is standing by President Barack Obama amid his decision to delay executive action on immigration until after Election Day.

President Obama Immigration Reform Options: Memorandum Decreases Refugee Visas for Latin Americans

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama issued a presidential memorandum that would allow children from various regions, including Central America, to apply for asylum for the 2015 fiscal year.

Immigration News Today: US Mayors Agree to 'Support and Welcome' Refugee Central American Children

By Paola Hernández
A dozen mayors of U.S. cities have agreed to support immigrant children from Central American seeking refuge.

Immigration Reform News 2014: 'It’s Heartbreaking' Says Judge, As Children Younger Than Five Appear in Court Without Legal Representation

By Paola Hernández
Lawmakers, experts and advocates met to try to understand the problems facing unaccompanied children that have arrived in New York and what the city can do to help them.
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