Obama Faces Tough Questions on Immigration Exec Action Delays at Town Hall Meeting

President Barack Obama addressed immigration questions, from Latinos and non-Latinos, during a town hall meeting Wednesday, just two days after a federal judge from Texas ruled to delay his deferred action programs.

Obama Meets with Latino, Immigrants Rights Advocates on Immigration Executive Actions

Ahead of his immigration town hall meeting, President Barack Obama met Wednesday with immigrant rights advocates for a private meeting about the immigration executive actions.

President Obama ‘Not Helpful’ on Immigration Reform, Says Latino Congressman

U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, has blamed the standstill with immigration reform on both major political parties and President Barack Obama. Diaz-Balart’s comments come ahead of Obama’s trip to Florida on Wednesday.

GOP Senate Leader Offers 'Clean' DHS Funding Bill Without Immigration Executive Action Amendments

Following the fourth failed vote to debate the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fund bill, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced a new standalone legislation to block President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Marco Rubio Explains Executive Action Stance Following Alleged Controversial Remarks on DHS Funding

Reports about Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, calling for Republicans to pass a "clean" bill to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would implement President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, has been clarified by the senator’s office.

Who Is Judge Andrew Hanen? What You Need to Know About Judge Who Delayed Immigration Executive Action

Federal Judge Andrew Hanen this week delivered a temporary delay to President Barack Obama’s deferred action programs, which would affect approximately 4.9 million undocumented immigrants. Hanen’s judicial history, however, has resulted in mixed opinions even ahead of his decision on Feb. 16.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi Leads Congressional Delegation to Cuba, Hopes to Advance Renewed Relations

U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi and a coalition of congressional Democrats have arrived to Cuba in an effort to help improve U.S. and Cuba's diplomatic relations.

Women's Rights Groups Blast Judge's Immigration Executive Action Delay Decision

The temporary injunction to delay the launch of President Obama's immigration executive action programs has not only impacted eligible undocumented immigrants, but it has also made an impact on women, and women's rights groups are not holding back their anger at the federal judge who delayed the programs.

President Obama Disagrees with Judge Hanen's Temporary Injunction Ruling, Justice Department to Appeal

Following Judge Andrew Hanen’s temporary injunction ruling to pause President Barack Obama’s deferred action programs, the president addressed the delay to his immigration executive actions, saying he was confident his actions would eventually proceed despite the ruling.

Immigration Attorneys: Temporary Injunction on President Obama's Executive Action Should Be Lifted

Immigrants' rights attorneys expect that the "extremist" and "unnecessary" temporary injunction issued on President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions will be lifted.

Politicians, Latino & Immigrant Rights Groups Blast Immigration Executive Action Delay

Immigrants' rights groups are blasting Federal Judge Andrew Hanen's decision to issue a temporary block this week on President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, specifically the president's two deferred action programs.

Texas Judge Temporarily Blocks Presidents Obama’s Immigration Executive Actions

A Texas judge has temporarily blocked President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, which affects his two deferred action programs: the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA).

Speaker John Boehner Ready for DHS Funding Expiration, Blames Democrats for DHS Funds Issues

Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, announced he is set to left the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's funding expire and it would not be the fault of the Republican Party.

National Latino Organizations Team Up for 'Unprecedented' DACA, DAPA Campaign

A collection of national Latino organizations have formed a coalition to provide assistance for President Obama’s deferred action programs.

President Obama to Congress: Authorize War Against Islamic State; Lawmakers React to AUMF

President Barack Obama published his Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) letter to Congress to help “degrade and defeat” the Islamic State militant group.

President Obama's 2016 Fiscal Year Budget Increases Immigrant Detention Funding

President Barack Obama proposed his budget for the 2016 fiscal year earlier this week, but an immigrants rights groups expressed concerns.
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