Immigration

Obamacare Citizenship, Immigration Status Issues Risk 115,000 Individual Health Insurance Plans Across 36 States

Across 36 states, 115,000 people could lose their health insurance provided by the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, due to issues pertaining to citizenship and immigration status.

Senate Races 2014: New Hampshire Senate Election Poll Tied Between Scott Brown, Jeanne Shaheen as ISIS, Immigration Issues Develop

The difference between "likely voters" and "registered voters" may make the difference for the campaigns of Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and her Republican opponent Scott Brown.

Immigration Reform News 2014: New York City Offers Public Services Directly to Resettled Undocumented Central American Children

As Central America and Mexico celebrate their independence this week, New York City's Mayor offers direct services to unaccompanied children for education and health assistance.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2014: #PowerOfOurVote Urges Latinos to Register, Vote in November Midterm Elections

With the November midterm elections looming, a coalition of national Latino organizations has launched a campaign to expand the Latino electorate.

Immigration Reform Update: Obama Administration 'Aggressive, Coordinated' on Immigration Numbers, Says US Customs and Border Patrol Commissioner

Commissioner Richard Gil Kerlikowske of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency reported on the situation at the southwest U.S. border, stating that the country's border "has been and remains more secure than it has been in decades."

DREAMers Ask Hillary Clinton About Barack Obama's Immigration Executive Action Delay

Recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, also known as DREAMers, confronted former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about the immigration system and President Barack Obama's decision to delay an executive action.

Department of Justice Grants $1.8 Million to Expedite Immigration Court Process for Unaccompanied Children

The Department of Justice issued a $1.8 million grant to help expedite the immigration court process, which has encountered a backlog of cases.

National Hispanic Heritage Month 2014: President Obama Declares 'Vibrant, Thriving' Hispanic Heritage, Proclaims Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week

President Barack Obama issued a proclamation as the U.S. begins to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and has asked institutions to commemorate the role of Hispanics in American society.

Latino Candidates: Hispanic Voters Will Decide Florida Gubernatorial Race

Hispanic votes will decide Florida gubernatorial race Hispanic voters are going to be the deciding votes in this year's Florida gubernatorial race, Fox Latino reports.

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.