DREAMer Cesar Vargas Approved to Practice Law in New York

Cesar Vargas, co-director of one of the most prominent immigrant rights groups in the country, was not allowed to practice law until Wednesday, when a New York court ruled in his favor. The decision culminated a years-long struggle that ended up making history.

Senators Introduce Cuban Military Transparency Act

A group of senators have introduced a bill to slow down the reopening of Cuba as the federal government inches closer to reestablishing ties. The senators, among them two presidential hopefuls, aim to restrict the flow of U.S. money into Cuba as restrictions become more lax.

Hillary Clinton to Speak at Latino Leaders Conference

Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Party's top presidential contender, will return to Nevada later in June to give a speech at a large conference of Latino political leaders. She continues to be a favorite among Latinos and continues to push for the community's backing.

California Senate Approves Bill Granting Undocumented Immigrants Access to Healthcare

California's state senate has approved a law allowing undocumented immigrants to gain access to the state's healthcare exchange and Medicaid benefits. The bill was introduced last year and passed with some Republican support.

Rick Scott Criticizes President Obama on Immigration As GOP Competes for Latino Vote

The Republican Party has started its push to gain some Latino voters ahead of next year's presidential elections. Though the candidates continue tossing their hats into the ring, the party has begun to push back on immigration and one candidate, Sen. Lindsey Graham, has the record to back the party's new focus.

Roberta Jacobson Nominated as US Ambassador to Mexico

Roberta Jacobson, assistant secretary of state for the Western Hemisphere and top negotiator with Cuba, has been nominated to be the new U.S. ambassador to Mexico. President Obama announced her as part of a list of federal nominations that still require the U.S. Senate's approval.

Supreme Court Rules Undocumented Immigrants Cannot Be Denied Bail in Arizona

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case concerning Arizona's ban on undocumented immigrants being granted bail. By doing so, the previous court's ruling overturning the ban stands.

Martin O’Malley Announces Candidacy for President: Can He Win the Latino Vote?

The former Democratic governor of Maryland, Martin O'Malley, announced his candidacy for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination next year. Like Sen. Bernie Sanders before him, O'Malley is running to the left of top contender Hillary Clinton.

United States and Cuba to Unveil Plans to Re-Open Embassies

As relations between the U.S. and Cuba continue to improve and normalize, the two countries are preparing to reopen their embassies after decades. The two nations plan to announce the reopening of embassies next week, following a series of talks in the last couple of months.

President Barack Obama Enjoying Higher Approval Rating Than Congress

Congress' approval continues to titter below 20 percent; however, President Obama has seen a continue growth over the last few months and weeks. The president continues to enjoy a higher approval rating than Congress.

Jeb Bush Backed Path to Citizenship in 2009

A recent report reveals Republican presidential hopeful and brother of former president George W. Bush, Jeb Bush, backed a path to legalized citizenship for undocumented immigrants in 2009.

Marco Rubio Says Christianity Is in 'Clear, Present Danger' Because of Marriage Equality

Sen. Marco Rubio, one of the Republican presidential hopefuls for 2016, continues to emphasize his stance against same-sex marriage and as defender of Christianity in an attempt to woo his party's conservative religious base.

Sen. Bernie Sanders Announces 2016 Presidential Campaign

Senator Bernie Sanders, an Independent from Vermont, announced he would run for president on the Democratic ticket. He gave a rousing speech to thousands of supporters in Burlington, outlining his plans for the U.S.

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Refuses to Lift Hold on President Obama's Immigration Plan

Two of the three judges belonging to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit panel that heard the case concerning President Barack Obama's immigration order sided with the states suing the administration.

Immigrant and Spanish-Speaking Latinos More Wary of Public Services: Survey

A survey conducted by Latino Decisions found Latinos who are immigrants or Spanish dominant were less likely to seek help from public service and programs than their U.S. born counterparts.

2016 Presidential Election: Former New York Governor George Pataki to Announce Presidential Bid

Former New York governor, George Pataki, will announce his bid for the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday. The New York Republican will be the most recent entry to the ever-growing list of GOP candidates.

US & Cuba Relations: Travel to Cuba Up 36 Percent Amid Restoration of Diplomatic Relations with US

Tourism is picking up fast in Cuba as the communist island and the United States reestablish diplomatic relations. Though the process has nowhere near finalized, Americans have wasted no time in traveling to Cuba.

Julian Castro Defends Hillary Clinton From 'Witch Hunt' Over Emails

Secretary Julian Castro, who it has been suggested could be Hillary Clinton's running partner, came to the defense of the Democratic presidential candidate over the inquiry into her State Department emails.

Mike Huckabee Hints at Ignoring SCOTUS Decision on Marriage Equality

Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee said he would not support some of the Supreme Court's decisions, which hinted at his stance on same-sex marriage. The former governor told Fox News' Chris Wallace he would defy court rulings despite the principle of judicial review.

Possible Vice Presidential Candidate Julian Castro Remains Focused on Current Role

Secretary Julian Castro, serving as head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, could be the country's next vice president, making him the first Latino to take the position in the country's history. However, Sec. Castro does not seem so sure it will happen.

Republican Presidential Debate 2015: CNN, Fox News Unveil Debate Criteria, RNC Responds

Two of the largest cable news companies in the nation, CNN and Fox News, have announced details about their Republican presidential debates later this year. Both networks will host a debate each to help voters decide who will be the best president while also narrowing down the large Republican field.

Latino Donors Mull Support for Loretta Sanchez's Senate Campaign

Representative Loretta Sanchez, a California Democrat, is running for Sen. Barbara Boxer's seat in the upper house; however, the Latina lawmaker could struggle to gather money to fund the upcoming Democratic primary battle against California attorney general Kamala Harris.

Hillary Clinton Hires DREAMer Lorella Praeli to Serve as Latino Outreach Director

In another show of support for the Latino community and to emphasize her intent to bring about immigration reform, Hillary Clinton's campaign has hired Lorella Praeli as the campaign's Latino outreach coordinator.

Republican More Optimistic About GOP Candidates: Poll

Republicans appear to be much more optimistic about the upcoming presidential race compared to the two previous campaign cycles. Pew Research Center data shows that the favorability of the Republican line up has increased while favorability among Democrats for their party has stagnated.

Rep. Luis Gutierrez Lauds House Judiciary Committee's Long-Awaited Hearing on Policing Strategies

After President Barack Obama announced new policing rules, including greater involvement in the community and the banning of some military-grade equipment, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on policing strategies. Rep. Luis Gutierrez lauded the Committee's bipartisan decision to hold the hearing, having been petitioning for it since Trayvon Martin's death.
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