DAPA, DACA+ Executive Action SCOTUS Hearing Unites Latino, Immigrant Rights Leaders in D.C.

On Monday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments from supporters and opponents of President Barack Obama's 2014 immigration executive actions, all while Latino and immigrant rights groups rallied outside in support of the deferred action programs.

GOP Senators File Supreme Court Brief Challenging Obama's Immigration Executive Actions

A coalition of U.S. Republican senators filed a U.S. Supreme Court brief challenging the legality of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Hispanic Groups: House Resolution Against DAPA, DACA+ Is 'Direct Attack' on Immigrants

Latino groups are not happy with the U.S. House of Representatives passing a resolution granting Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., to right to file an amicus brief opposing the President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Latino Leaders Argue Senate Blocking Merrick Garland's SCOTUS Process Impacts Latino Community

Latino lawmakers, advocates and legal groups have welcomed President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland and called on Congress for a fair nomination process.

Obama Nominates Merrick Garland to Supreme Court, Senate Republicans Already in Opposition

President Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland, currently chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, to serve as an associate justice for the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday morning.

Latino Leaders: Senate Must Commit to Obama's SCOTUS Nominee's Hearing and Vote

A diverse range of Latino leaders have pressed the U.S. Senate to commit to hearing and voting on whoever President Barack Obama nominates for the Supreme Court.

Mark Zuckerberg, Silicon Valley Chiefs to Supreme Court: Let Immigrants Stay, 'Current Immigration System Inhibits Productivity of US Companies'

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a group of Silicon Valley chiefs have come out in official support of President Obama's executive actions that seek to protect undocumented immigrants.

Congressional Democrats to SCOTUS: Obama's DAPA, DACA Expansion Action Are Constitutional

More than 220 congressional lawmakers filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions lawsuit.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus: Senate GOP Must Do Their Jobs, Supreme Court Vacancy Must Be Filled

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) have called on Senate Republicans to fulfill their constitutional obligations and fill the Supreme Court’s vacant seat.

Who Is Brian Sandoval, the Latino Republican Who Declined Supreme Court Nomination?

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval isn't viewed favorably by many of his Republican counterparts, but his methods and legislative proposals have led to one of the highest governor ratings in the country.

Obama Reveals 'Spoiler Free' Insight on Next SCOTUS Justice

The political gridlock to nominate Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s successor is becoming much more difficult with President Barack Obama and Senate Republicans disagreeing on the nomination process.

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Dies at 79, Leaves Question About Successor

The longest-serving judge on the Supreme Court died this weekend, leaving behind a record of conservative decisions and outspoken dissents.

Marco Rubio Maintains Opposition to DAPA, DACA

The Supreme Court announced it will review President Barack Obama's 2014 immigration executive actions, but not all presidential candidates are thrilled with the news.

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders Urge Supreme Court to Protect Equal Representation for Latinos

Following the U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments for the Evenwel v. Abbott case, which may affect non-eligible voters’ representation, the Democratic presidential candidates have called on the highest court to make the right call.

Supreme Court Case May Risk 55 Percent of Latinos' Representation

Latino politicians and advocacy groups have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to rule in favor of a case that may affect the almost 55 percent of the Latino population.

Justice Department Officially Petitions SCOTUS to Review DAPA, DACA Expansion Lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice has officially petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review President Barack Obama's 2014 immigration executive actions.
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