Latino Unemployment Rate Declines in May But 13 Million Latinos 'Not in the Labor Force'

The U.S. Latino unemployment declined by 1-percentage point in comparison to May 2014, and economists have remained optimistic about the latest jobs report.

'Don't Give Up,' Says Rep. Luis Gutierrez, Blasts Texas GOP Leaders for DACA, DAPA Lawsuit

Texas has received more attention during the immigration reform debate. The Lone Star State encountered an influx of undocumented immigrant minors last summer, and its current governor and attorney general has been leading the efforts to halt the implementation of President Barack Obama’s deferred action programs. U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, during an address on the House of Representatives floor on June 3, made Texas his focus.

Sen. Marco Rubio Lists Concerns For Ongoing US, Cuba Diplomatic Talks as House GOP Provision Bans US Embassy Funds

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., still has concerns about the Obama administration normalizing diplomatic relations with Cuba, and wrote a letter to the U.S. State Department on prioritizing specific topics when having talks with the island.

Immigration: 136 House Democrats Pen Letter to Homeland Security Secretary to End Immigrant Family Detention

After voicing their concerns about immigrant family detention, House of Representatives Democrats have written a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on the issue.

Immigration Reform News Update: NDAA's Immigration, DACA Amendments Blocked

Immigration reforms advocates encountered another setback from the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday. Lawmakers voted to not include an amendment that would allow recipients of President Barack Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to enlist in the military.

National Latino Organizations Condemn Calls to End Birthright Citizenship

National Latino organizations have criticized the GOP effort to repeal birthright citizenship from the U.S. Constitution.

Mexican-American Congressman Joaquin Castro Named Chief Deputy Whip

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, has climbed higher in the Democratic Party ranks as the second-generation Mexican-American lawmaker was named Thursday as the new chief deputy whip of the Democratic Party for the 114th Congress.

House Approves 'Clean' DHS Funding Bill, No Impact on Obama's Immigration Executive Actions

The House of Representatives passed a "clean" bill to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through September that contains no written language affecting President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

New Bill Would Fund Homeland Security Without Immigration Program Cuts

Two U.S. representatives, each who represent states with large immigrant populations, have introduced legislation to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without negative impacts to President Barack Obama's deferred action programs.

President Obama Meets with DREAMers; Senators Struggle to Debate DHS Funding, Immigration Executive Action

U.S. Senate Democrats have blocked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS)' 2015 fiscal year budget, and President Barack Obama and the GOP are voicing their opinions on the latest gridlock over immigration.

Senate Democrats to Block Homeland Security Funding Bill Affecting DACA's Future

The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, which includes amendments that would block President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

House Democrats Nominate Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard as Top Democrat on Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee; First Latina to Hold Role

Democrats have recommended one of their own to become the first Latina to serve as a Ranking Member or Chair on an appropriations subcommittee in the House of Representatives.

Immigration Debate Is 'Our Selma' and Latest Civil Rights Movement, Says Rep. Luis Gutierrez

The education of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions continued in New Jersey, part of Rep. Luis Gutierrez's, D-Ill., tour on the issue Republicans are trying to block.

White House, Border Protection Criticize House GOP on Overturning Immigration Executive Actions

The White House criticized Republicans of the House of Representatives for complicating efforts to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the implementation of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Speaker Boehner, GOP to Include Amendments to Stop Obama's Immigration Executive Action in Homeland Security Bill

Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner, R-Ohio, reaffirmed the Republican Party's intentions to stop President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions and his use of "unilateral" action.

Arizona Elections Results: Martha McSally Wins Recount, Increases GOP Majority in House

The Republican Party's control of the upcoming 114th Congress continued to grow with confirmation results of the last congressional election race in Arizona.
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