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Immigration Reform News 2014: Obama Defends Executive Action Plan on Deportation Amid Criticism

On Thursday, President Barack Obama imposed sweeping immigration reform during a nationally televised speech, where he announced that he will use his executive power to immunize nearly 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation.

Obama Immigration Speech in Las Vegas: US President to Meet With Activists [LIVE STREAM]

By Paola Hernández
The president will speak in Las Vegas about his executive order concerning immigration reform. He will be appear at Del Sol High School.

Major TV Networks Opt Out of Broadcasting President Obama's Executive Action Address on Immigration Reform

By Paola Hernández
NBC, Fox, ABC and CBS have chosen not to broadcast President Obama's immigration speech because they don't want to lose top ratings that could be won by popular network series, such as "Grey's Anatomy."

Ebola News: Tourists From West Africa Will Be Allowed to Stay in the US for Over a Year

By Paola Hernández
The United States is giving visitors from Ebola-ravaged countries temporary protected status, which allows them to remain in the country for up to 18 months.

'Jane the Virgin', 'Orange Is the New Black' Star Diane Guerrero Discusses Deportation of Her Parents, Brother [Watch]

By Paola Hernández
"Jane the Virgin" and "Orange Is the New Black" actress Diane Guerrero recently opened up about her parents and brother being deported from her Boston home when she was just for 14-years-old.

'Orange Is the New Black' Season 3 Cast News: Maritza Ramos Actress Diane Guerrero Calls for Immigration Reform Following Family's Deportation [Watch]

By Paola Hernández
"Orange Is the New Black" actress opens up about her family being deported when she was just 14 years old in an op-ed for the Los Angeles Times.

Immigration Reform & Law 2014: White House Cites Immigration Bills From Previous Presidents to Justify Executive Action

By Paola Hernández
The White House on Monday cited a 1986 immigration legislation that granted amnesty to many undocumented immigrants without accounting for their spouses or children, to justify its own plans to issue an executive order on immigration.

Immigration Executive Action Update: Obama 'Attempted' to Work With GOP, 116 House Democrats Write Support for Executive Action

By Paola Hernández
According to one Democratic lawmaker in Washington, D.C., President Barack Obama has “attempted” to work with the Republican Party on comprehensive immigration reform.

Immigration Reform News: Executive Action Delay Caused 'Loss' of Latino Vote at Midterm Elections, Says Bill Clinton

By Paola Hernández
Former President Bill Clinton said the low Latino voter turnout for the midterm elections might have been connected to the immigration reform executive action delay.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration: President Addresses Imminent Action, Government Shutdown, His Authorities at G20 Summit

By Paola Hernández
Talks about President Barack Obama’s imminent immigration reform executive action followed him to the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Australia.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Communities Prepare as President Obama Eyes Executive Action on Immigration Reform

By Paola Hernández
Communities across the nation prepare for possible executive order on immigration reform Reports of President Barack Obama's intentions to take executive action on immigration reform have spurred some of the areas with large populations of immigrants to prepare their residents for whatever relief may come, according to NBC.

Joe Biden Announces Refugee Program for Central American Minors

By Paola Hernández
Vice President Joe Biden announced Friday, a program set to launch in December that will grant refugee status to minors who live in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador and whose parents legally reside in the United States.

Immigration Executive Action Update: GOP to 'Fight' Obama on Rumored 5 Million Undocumented Immigrants' Amnesty

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama's alleged plan to defer approximately five million undocumented immigrants from deportation has, as expected, infuriated the Republican Party and could impact an upcoming spending bill for the 2015 fiscal year.

Immigration Update 2014: Detentions of Immigrants Fall 39 Percent in US Over Past 18 Months

By Paola Hernández
Detentions of immigrants in the United States fell 39 percent between the end of Fiscal Year 2012 and 2014, recent studies published Wednesday shows.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration: 5 Million Undocumented Immigrants Could Be Protected; GOP Considers Government Shutdown

By Paola Hernández
Despite the opposition from the Republican Party, President Barack Obama is still determined to issue an executive action on immigration reform, and it could include deferment of up to five million undocumented immigrants from deportation.

Immigration Law: President Obama Reportedly Close to Unveiling Executive Action Plan to Allow Millions to Stay in US

By Paola Hernández
The Obama administration is not backing down on executive action on immigration and may soon issue an order protecting up to 5 million people from deportation, sources report citing unnamed officials who say final details are being ironed out.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Latino Conservatives to Launch Coalition Pushing for Immigration Reform

By Paola Hernández
A group of conservative Latino Americans plan to launch a new coalition that will push for immigration reform.

Obama Immigration Action Update: Impeachment 'Would Be A Consideration' If President Announces Reform Executive Action, Says Congressman

By Paola Hernández
With President Barack Obama's immigration reform executive action looming, one Republican congressman publicly stated this week that impeachment would be considered if the president fulfills his unilateral action promise.

Election Results 2014: Latino Voters Still Prefer Democrat Congressional Candidates During Midterm Elections

By Paola Hernández
The midterm elections have shown Latinos maintained their support for the Democratic Party, but exit polling have identified the GOP attracting voters.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration Reform: Ted Cruz Seeks Attorney General Nominee Loretta Lynch's Stance on "Executive Amnesty"

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama's imminent immigration reform executive action could affect the confirmation of his nominee for the next U.S. Attorney General.

Immigration Reform Executive Action Update: House Speaker John Boehner Cautions Obama on Unilateral Action

By Paola Hernández
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, warned of the consequences of using potential executive action on immigration reform during his first press conference since Republicans regained control of the Congress.
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