Boehner Resigning From Congress: Lawmakers, Advocates Call for Immigration Reform Vote

House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner, representative for Ohio’s 8th Congressional District, announced his resignation from the Congress, and calls for immigration reform have further increased.

Pope Francis Speech to Congress: Latino Lawmakers React to Historic Address

Following Pope Francis’ historic address to a joint-meeting of Congress, Latino lawmakers are responding to his call to act on important issues.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus: Pope Francis Visit 'Critically Needed' in Congress

Latinos from all walks of life are observing Pope Francis’ U.S. visit, including the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, a coalition of Latino lawmakers who anticipate his address to Congress scheduled on Thursday.

Rep. Luis Gutierrez: Pope Francis 'The Antidote' to 'Venom' Donald Trump

Donald Trump's anti-immigrant and anti-Latino rhetoric was already a topic at the House of Representatives. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., spoke about Trump and the effect Pope Francis will have during the latter's U.S. visit.

National Association of Hispanic Journalists Responds to Trump's Ejection of Jorge Ramos

Univision journalist Jorge Ramos confronted Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a press conference on Tuesday evening, which resulted in the anchorman’s removal from the event. The scene, broadcast live, fueled outrage among Latinos and Latinos in media.

178 House Democrats Urge Homeland Security to End Immigrant Detention After Federal Court Ruling

House Democrats haven increased their call for U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson to end family detention after a federal court ruled against the policy.

Latino Congressional Politicians Celebrate District Judge's Anti-Immigrant Detention Ruling

U.S. District Judge Dolly M. Gee's ruling against the detainment of immigrant women and children was met with acclaim by many Latino congressional lawmakers.

Rep. Luis Gutierrez Calls on Eligible Immigrants to Naturalize, Vote Against Donald Trump's Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric

While standing next to an enlarged photo on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez of Illinois called on eligible immigrants to become citizens and register to vote.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Reforms to Release Hundreds of Detained Mothers, Children

The U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, one of three federal-immigration agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), released approximately 200 immigrant detainees from its family detention centers, and lawmakers and civil rights advocates have commended the decision.

Congressman Luis Gutierrez: Donald Trump 'Missing the Point' on Immigration

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's anti-Mexican remarks were addressed at the House of Representatives on Thursday morning. While addressing from the House floor, U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., went on to discuss the vulnerability undocumented immigrants encounter and reiterated the need for immigration reforms.

Many Latino Politicians, Advocates Applaud NBC's Firing of Donald Trump

Latinos have applauded NBCUniversal’s decision to end its “business relationship” with real-estate mogul and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump over his anti-immigration remarks.

House Democrats' Concern of Immigrant 'Prison Camps' in Texas Continues

Eight congressional Democrats have returned from visiting two immigrant detention centers in Texas, and they agreed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) needs to improve the detainees’ living conditions.

House Democrats To Visit Two Texas Immigrant Detention Centers

Eight Democratic congressional lawmakers will enter two private family detention centers in Texas to speak with detained mothers and children awaiting resolutions of their asylum claims.

'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.

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.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus React to Fifth Circuit Court's 'Huge Blow' on Latino Community

President Barack Obama and the U.S. Department of Justice encountered a setback in lifting the temporary injunction on his immigration executive actions, and Latino congressional lawmakers are disappointed with the "huge blow" delivered to the Latino community.
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