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Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Calls Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio a 'Bully'

Mar 18, 2016 04:46 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Leading up to Arizona's Democratic primary election on Tuesday, Bernie Sanders held a campaign rally in the Grand Canyon State where he blasted controversial Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio as a bully who enforces "un-American and uncivilized" tactics targeting immigrants.

Trump, Clinton Hold Leads in Arizona, New York; Utah Still up for Grabs: Poll

Mar 18, 2016 04:25 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Donald Trump has a double digit lead over Ted Cruz in Arizona heading into Tuesday's Republican primary and is locked in a tight battle with the Texas senator as the favorite among Utah GOP voters.

Obama Visit to Cuba: Agenda Includes President Castro Meeting, Business Event with Entrepreneurs, Delivering Address to All Cubans

Mar 19, 2016 05:57 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama will become the first American president to visit Cuba in nearly 90 years this Sunday in an effort to further review diplomatic relations with the little Latin American island.

New Wage Theft Prevention Bill Cracks Down on Bosses Stealing, Mishandling Paychecks Even After Unemployment

Mar 18, 2016 03:56 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act would crack down on employers who steal wages from their workers.

Despite Diverse Calls for Immigrant Protections, Deportation Raids Continue

Mar 18, 2016 01:50 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The Obama administration is determined to continue its deportation campaign, despite calls to halt raids and provide temporary protections.

President Obama introduces Judge Merrick Garland

5 Things You Need to Know About Merrick Garland - Barack Obama's Supreme Court Nominee

Mar 18, 2016 08:47 AM EDT By Christon Jervil

President Obama is standing by his decision to nominate a Supreme Court justice that would fill in the vacancy created by the demise of Justice Antonin Scalia. He picked appeals court judge Merrick B. Garland, who is a seasoned legal expert and has earned the admiration of some politicians, Democrats or Republicans, throughout the course of his career.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: Governor Urges Swift Congressional Action Now With Zika Virus Threatening Island

Mar 18, 2016 06:10 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla is continuing his campaign for congressional leaders to move forward with legislation that will give the U.S. commonwealth solutions for its debt and health crises.

Latino Groups Sign Letter Urging Hillary Clinton to Commit to HIV/AIDS Strategy

Mar 17, 2016 04:34 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

A group, describing itself as "longtime HIV/AIDS survivors, family members, friends and partners of loved ones lost to the AIDS epidemic," has penned a letter to Hillary Clinton asking her to fully commit to a plan to end the disease;s epidemic proportions by the year 2025.

Hispanic Groups: House Resolution Against DAPA, DACA+ Is 'Direct Attack' on Immigrants

Mar 17, 2016 05:15 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Latino groups are not happy with the U.S. House of Representatives passing a resolution granting Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., to right to file an amicus brief opposing the President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Latino Democrats Attack 'Out of Touch' GOP's Anti-DAPA, DACA Resolution

Mar 17, 2016 02:46 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

House lawmakers were battling Thursday morning over House Speaker Paul Ryan's, R-Wisc., resolution against President Barack Obama’s immigration executive actions.

With Marco Rubio Out, Will Conservative Latinos Vote for Donald Trump?

Mar 17, 2016 03:40 PM EDT By Jose Serrano

Latinos have played a crucial role in deciding the last four presidential elections. Come November, their opinion of Republican front-runner Donald Trump may determine who fills President Obama's seat.

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders More Popular Among Hispanic Republicans Than Donald Trump

Mar 16, 2016 05:09 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Donald Trump has a less favorable image among Hispanic Republicans than either 2016 Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders.

Surprise Inspections at Immigrant Detention Centers Have Begun

Mar 17, 2016 05:00 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Opponents of immigrant detention centers are applauding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for initiating unannounced inspections at its facilities.

Conservatives Plan Third-Party Challenge to Donald Trump

Mar 16, 2016 03:55 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

A growing group of conservatives are planning a closed-door meeting in Washington to discuss ways of slowing the momentum of Republican front-runner Donald Trump.

Human Rights Watch: US Failed to Provide Migrant Children With Legal Counsel

Mar 16, 2016 03:02 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Human Rights Watch filed an amicus brief in a federal appeals court accusing the U.S. government of denying migrant children the right to legal representation in immigration court where they faced deportation.

Latino Leaders Argue Senate Blocking Merrick Garland's SCOTUS Process Impacts Latino Community

Mar 16, 2016 04:22 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Latino lawmakers, advocates and legal groups have welcomed President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland and called on Congress for a fair nomination process.

Obama Nominates Merrick Garland to Supreme Court, Senate Republicans Already in Opposition

Mar 16, 2016 01:20 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland, currently chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, to serve as an associate justice for the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday morning.

Marco Rubio Presidential Campaign Ends After Crushing Super Tuesday Florida Primary Loss

Mar 16, 2016 04:30 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Following a crushing loss in his own state, Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio suspended his presidential campaign on Tuesday night.