Immigration

Marco Rubio: Senator Flip-Flops on Immigration Reform

Rubio flip-flops on immigration reform Sen. Marco Rubio is switching sides and showing more support for conservative views of immigration after losing political standing with his support for immigration, The Associated Press reported.

US Deportation Rate of Undocumented Immigrants Drops 20 Percent During 2014 Fiscal Year

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is on track to deport the fewest number of undocumented immigrants since 2007 as President Barack Obama has eased deportations by 20 percent.

Immigrant Rights Advocates, Attorneys Highlight Abuses at Immigration Family Detention Facilities as DHS Plans Expansion

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is set to expand detention facilities housing apprehended undocumented immigrant families. Immigrant rights advocates and lawyers have called the DHS decision "controversial" due to existing detention facility conditions.

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

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.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Latino Officials Speak Out After Obama Postpones Action Until After 2014 Election

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.

Immigration Reform News & Laws 2014: Lawmakers Seek Reassurance on Reform Timeline

White House speaks to frustrated lawmakers seeking immigration reform Executive action may be the only recourse for the nation to move forward on immigration reform, and White House chief of staff Denis McDonough pledged that President Barack Obama would indeed seek that option before the holidays, Politico reported.

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

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.

Election 2014: Colorado Rep. Mike Coffman Seeks Latino Support for Fourth Term, Now Backing DACA, DREAMers

In a midterm election season that has been relatively quiet, three-term Colorado Congressman Mike Coffman is running in one of the most hotly contested re-elections of his political career.

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

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

Immigration News Update: Attorney General Eric Holder and Mexican, Central American Counterparts Talk Unaccompanied Immigrant Children

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.

Election 2014: Andrew Romanoff, Democratic Candidate for Colorado's 6th District, Hopes Latino Vote Will Help Him Win in November

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.

Election Results 2014: Dominican-American Mayor of Providence, Angel Taveras, Loses Primary Bid for RI Governor

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US Immigration News: Number of Unaccompanied Minors Continues to Fall as Latino Voters May Skip Election Day 2014

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

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

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.