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Homeland Security Addresses Possibility of ISIS Terrorists Crossing US-Mexico Border

Sep 12, 2014 04:31 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The Department of Homeland Security clarified rumors to Congress regarding the possibility of the Islamic State -- also known as ISIS and ISIL -- crossing the U.S.-Mexican border.

Colorado congressional candidate Andrew Romanoff meets with a citizenship class.

Andrew Romanoff, Democratic Candidate for Colorado's 6th District, Hopes Latino Vote Will Help Him Win in November

Sep 11, 2014 01:17 PM EDT By Nicole Rojas, Contributor

In one of this year's most hotly contested elections, Democratic challenger Andrew Romanoff is confident he will defeat Republican incumbent Mike Coffman in the battle to represent Colorado's 6th District.

L-R New York Public Advocate Leticia James and City Council member Carlos Menchacha

Latino Officials Speak Out After Obama Postpones Immigration Action Until After Election

Sep 12, 2014 01:48 PM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

President Obama announced he is delaying immigration reform until after the November election, local elected officials who often are on the forefront of the needs of immigrants, are speaking out and providing solutions.

People line up outside of the Social Security Administration office February 2, 2005 in San Francisco, California

Social Security Benefits Are Only Income for 43 Percent of Retired Latinos, Immigration Reform and Minimum Wage Hike Could Help

Sep 11, 2014 05:03 PM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

The statistics are worrying. Forty-three percent of Latinos depend entirely on social security in retirement, according to one report.

GOP Attack Ad Paints Marco Rubio's Senate Immigration Bill as 'Amnesty'

Sep 12, 2014 01:12 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The National Republican Senatorial Committee released a new advertisement targeting a Democratic Georgia senate candidate, but it may have paired Sen. Marco Rubio, R-FL, with an "amnesty" immigration bill.

L-R: Providence Mayor Angel Taveras and Providence Mayoral Candidate Jorge O Elorza

Dominican-American Mayor of Providence, Angel Taveras, Loses Primary Bid for RI Governor

Sep 10, 2014 04:46 PM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

For the first time, a Dominican-American ran in a gubernatorial primary election in Rhode Island, and a Guatemalan-American will compete to become mayor in Providence, Rhode Island in the November elections.

Attorney General Eric Holder and Mexican, Central American Counterparts Talk Unaccompanied Immigrant Children

Sep 11, 2014 04:37 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed Attorney General Eric Holder visited Mexico City to meet with fellow attorneys general from Mexico and across Central America.

Immigration Rights Leaders Arrested Outside Harry Reid's Office, Ask Senate Leader to 'Keep His Word' on Immigrant Relief

Sep 10, 2014 04:23 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Advocates for immigrants rights were arrested outside Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s, D-NV, office on Tuesday.

National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, Latino Advocates Address 'Setback' of Obama Immigration Executive Action Delay

Sep 10, 2014 01:23 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

A coalition of 39 national Latino advocacy organizations responded to President Barack Obama's executive action delay on immigration. The coalition, known as the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), expressed "anger" and "disappointment" with Obama's decision.

Poll: Americans' Support of Undocumented Immigrants Obtaining Citizenship Declining; Republicans, Blacks See Big Change

Sep 10, 2014 10:09 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

According to a new poll, Americans' views on immigration and citizenship for undocumented immigrants is changing.

immigration immigrant protest deportation

White House Promotes Obama's Four Principles for 'Common Sense' Immigration Reform Proposal

Sep 10, 2014 09:15 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Obama said he would announce an executive action if Congress does not provide him a "common-sense" comprehensive immigration bill. To support what he's looking for, the White House outlines four main principles for a "common-sense" proposal.

Obama on Immigration Reform: 59 Percent Disapprove of Immigration Management, Job Approval Hit New Lows

Sep 10, 2014 06:30 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama's handling of immigration and his overall job performance has declined to new lows based on polling data.

Number of Unaccompanied Minors Continues to Fall as Latino Voters May Skip Election Day

Sep 09, 2014 11:45 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

For the second month in a row, the number of unaccompanied children crossing the border has decreased.

Immigration Reform Update: Obama's Executive Action Delay is 'Betrayal' for Latinos, Say Immigrant Rights Groups

Sep 09, 2014 06:50 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

With President Barack Obama confirming that execution action on immigration won't come until November, likely after Election Day, national Latino and civil rights groups expressed anger over his "betrayal."

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Mexican Ministries Sign Cross-Border Education, Foreign Affairs Agreement

Sep 09, 2014 06:40 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's three-day trip to Mexico resulted in an agreement regarding an education and foreign affairs collaboration and partnership, but immigration was not on the table.

President Barack Obama Defends Delay in Immigration Executive Order

Sep 08, 2014 12:48 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama has delayed announcing any potential executive action on immigration until after November's midterm elections. According to Obama, the reason for the delay was not to benefit Senate Democrats hoping to hold onto their narrow majority in the chamber.

President Barack Obama on his immigration reform agenda in the White House Rose Garden, June 30, 2014

President Obama to Delay Executive Action on Immigration Until After November Election

Sep 07, 2014 07:50 AM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

The Obama Administration said immigration reform could happen in September after the President announced in June he would take executive action. White House officials are now saying nothing will happen until after the November elections because of six vulnerable Senate seats.

Immigrant Families And Activists Protest Deportations In Front Of White House

Immigration Reform Executive Action Urged by Coalition of Immigrants Right Groups

Sep 06, 2014 01:49 PM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

Over a hundred lawyers have written to Obama not to delay on overhauling immigration, now a coalition of grassroots, labor, faith and advocacy groups have written opposing any delay.

Some Senate Democrats Want Obama to Delay Immigration Order, But Action Will Come 'Soon'

Sep 06, 2014 07:40 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama has made it known he plans to issue an executive order to address the immigration system in the U.S. due to lack of progress in Congress, but some Democratic lawmakers are hoping he could delay his decision until after November's midterm elections.