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Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit: Justice Department Officially Files Appeal Against Texas Lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice has officially filed an emergency motion to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals asking to overrule a decision temporarily blocking President Barack Obama's deferred action programs.

Immigration Reform News: Polls Shows Most Americans Do Not Want to Reverse Obama's Executive Order on Immigration

New polling data shows that a majority of Americans did not support congressional Republicans who blocked the passage of the Department of Homeland Security funding bill in order to repeal President Obama's executive actions on immigration.

Immigration News Today: ICE Officials Worry Over Lack of Local Law Enforcement, Detainment Support

Officials from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency said their work has been at risk as a result of diminished resources.

Immigration News Today: Population Rate of Foreign Born Latino Immigrants to Drop By 2060, Says Census Bureau

The U.S. Census Bureau projects the foreign-born immigrant population to hit 78 million by 2060, but the rate is expected to drop for the Latino population.

Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit: Judge Andrew Hanen's Temporary Injunction Still In Effect, Calls For New Hearing

U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen decided not to rule further from his temporary injunction blocking President Barack Obama's deferred action programs, which would affect nearly 4.9 million undocumented immigrants.

Immigration: 7,000 Latin American Children to Be Deported Without Court Appearance

Over 7,000 immigrant children in the United States have been ordered deported without appearing in court, Los Angeles Times reports.

Immigration Reform News: News Shows Fail to Feature Latino Experts and Perspectives on Issues Beyond Immigration

A new study reveals that Hispanic Americans and their views are being grossly underrepresented on top English-speaking Sunday morning news shows.

Why Women are the Face of Immigration Reform

Women are the face of immigration reform. Sure, most of the politicians on Capitol Hill may not be women ...nor the raging activists captured in photographs, but women, young and old women; documented and undocumented women; DREAMers and hopefuls are demanding reform as they march the nation with their comadres.

Voto Latino to Help Legal Permanent Residents Understand Naturalization Process, Become US Citizens With New Tech Program

With immigration being one of the top three issues among U.S. Latinos, Voto Latino announced its partnership with an online platform for lawful permanent residents to familiarize with the naturalization process and become U.S. citizens.

Sen. Bob Menendez Corruption Scandal: US Justice Department to File Criminal Corruption Charges Against Latino Senator

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are reportedly preparing to file criminal corruption charges against Sen. Robert "Bob" Menendez, D-N.J. The DOJ is alleging that Menendez used his political office to encourage business interests of a Democratic donor and friend for gifts.

Immigration Executive Order Lawsuit: White House Gives Judge Andrew Hanen Deadline to Lift Injunction

The White House informed a federal court judge to lift a temporary injunction blocking President Barack Obama's deferred action programs or the administration will file an appeal.

Obama Approval Rating Today: Poll Results Show Opposition to Immigration Executive Actions, Support for Ground Troops Against ISIS

A majority of Americans believe President Barack Obama loves America but support for his immigration executive actions are not positive.

10 North African Migrants Dead, Almost 1,000 Saved off Italy's Coast

At least 10 North African migrants died on Wednesday in the frigid Mediterranean, the Italian coast guard said, but 121 could be rescued after their rubber boat overturned in the Strait of Sicily. The incident brings the total number migrants saved over the past 24 hours to 941, according to official numbers.

Immigration Executive Action Update: President Obama, Latino Lawmakers Praise DHS Funding Bill's Passage

President Obama and congressional lawmakers are praising Congress after they finally passed legislation to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the 2015 fiscal quarter, expiring Sept. 30, the bill to have no adverse affect on the president's immigration executive actions despite conservative lawmakers' efforts to block its implementation.

Immigration Executive Order News: House GOP Passes 'Clean' DHS Funding Bill, No Impact on 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.

Jeb Bush 2016: Former Florida Governor Says Members of His Family Are Different, Wants Immigrants to 'Come out of the Shadows'

Analysts have long noted that Jeb Bush's last name may prove a liability when it comes to the Republican presidential hopeful's shots at the White House, and the former Florida governor is taking the issue head-on.

TURNOUT: Immigrant Rights Activist Dulce Matuz Sheds Light on Immigration Policies, Latino Youth Engagement

Dulce Matuz came to the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant from Hermosillo, Mexico, more than a decade ago. While personally experiencing setbacks due to the Grand Canyon State’s lawmakers, she found that engagements with the youth can still necessary reforms.

Immigration Reform 2015: Hundreds to Thousands of Deported Immigrants To Enter US Again for Second Opportunity, Result of 'Voluntary Return' Forms Lawsuit

An upwards of thousands of undocumented immigrants who were deported from the U.S. to Mexico will have a second opportunity to make their plea to stay in the U.S.

'Border Patrol' Party: University of Texas Says Phi Gamma Delta's Fraternity Party Did Not Violate Rules

Fiji's "border patrol" themed party held on Feb. 7 did not violate any university rules and will not result in any penalty for the fraternity at the University of Texas, Daily Texan Online reports.

Scott Walker on Immigration Reform: Wisconsin Governor, Potential GOP Candidate Flip-Flops on Immigration, Talks Amnesty Process

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a potential Republican presidential candidate in 2016, revealed on Sunday he has changed his stance on immigration.

Immigration Executive Order News: US Senate Approves DHS Funding Bill Ahead Midnight Deadline, No Effect on Immigration Executive Actions

With the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's funding set to expire at midnight Friday, the U.S. Senate voted on an bipartisan effort to pass a "clean" bill for the department without amendments that would undo President Obama's executive actions on immigration reform.