Politics

Surprise Inspections at Immigrant Detention Centers Have Begun

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

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

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

Latino Leaders, Groups to Senate Republicans: Blocking Merrick Garland's SCOTUS Process Impacts Latino Community

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.

Conservatives Plan Strategy to Stop Donald Trump, Consider Third-Party Challenge

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

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.

Supreme Court Nomination Fight: Obama Nominates Merrick Garland, Senate Republicans Already in Opposition

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.

Super Tuesday March 15 Results: Hillary Clinton Has Big Primary Night But One State Still Too Close to Call

Hillary Clinton won big on the latest Super Tuesday primary elections on March 15, scoring huge results in Florida, Ohio and North Carolina.

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

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

The 2016 Republican Presidential Primary Results in Ohio and Florida: 'Winner Take All' States Give Trump, Kasich Victories

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump had a good Super Tuesday night as he won four of five primary states on March 15.

Trump's Campaign Antics Reminiscent of 1960s Segregationist George Wallace

Following a violent week of conflict between supporters and protesters, the comparison between the real estate magnate turned presidential candidate and the Alabama governor seem more apt than ever.

Latino Leaders: Senate Must Commit to Obama's Supreme Court Nominee's Hearing and Vote

A diverse range of Latino leaders have pressed the U.S. Senate to commit to hearing and voting on whoever President Barack Obama nominates for the Supreme Court.

Democrats Introduce Bills to Alleviate Debt Crisis in Puerto Rico

Democrats introduced two bills on Monday meant to extend Puerto Rico more powers to get rid of some of its $72 billion debt.

Donald Trump Battles to Maintain Total Support of Immigration Hardliners

Donald Trump is experiencing a bit of resistance from the most unlikely of places at an inopportune time.

Excluding Undocumented Immigrants From Social Safety Net Affects Documented Latinos Too

The lack of a social safety net is a challenge for undocumented immigrant families and contributes to inequality. A new study found that immigrant Latino families being excluded from public assistance not only increases the childhood poverty rate, but affects documented Latino children as well.

Jane Sanders Gets Firsthand Look at Sheriff Joe's Controversial Immigration Policies

A little more than a week before the Arizona primary election, Jane Sanders, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, visited the state and confronted the immigration policies of the controversial Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

2016 Republican Presidential Primary Results Could Surprise in Ohio and Florida: This is What Polls are Saying About Super Tuesday

With Super Tuesday 11 polls now open, Donald Trump's 2016 Republican presidential showdown with Ohio Governor John Kasich remains too close to call in Kasich's home state, but the GOP front-runner is expected to trounce Florida Senator Marco Rubio on his home turf.

Bilingual Bernie Sanders Ad Makes Last-Second Appeal to Latinos Ahead of Super Tuesday

Bernie Sanders may not have a hand in it, but a bilingual Facebook video released Saturday is urging Latinos to vote for the Vermont senator in Tuesday's Florida Democratic primary.

More Power to Latino Voters: Univision Launches Spanish Lie Detector 'Detector de Mentiras' for 2016 US Presidential Election

The Latino voters are projected to hold significant influence over the upcoming presidential elections and Spanish-language network Univision has found a way to create a more informed electorate with the new Detector de Mentiras (Lie Detector).

Why John Kasich is Defending Undocumented Immigrants

As the Republicans brace for an all-important Ohio primary, the candidates are already making their last-minute pitches with the hope of swaying the voters to their respective sides.

More 'Independent' Latino Voters Registered in Florida; What This Means for the 2016 US Presidential Elections

The 2016 Presidential Elections proved to be unpredictable as more Latino independent voters turn up in the sunny state of Florida. Independent voters are non-Democratic, non-Republican voters who will cast their ballots for a candidate regardless of his or her party alliance.