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President Obama met with DREAMers and mixed status families who told the President why current immigration system doesn't work

Mixed-status families, DREAMers tell Obama their personal immigration stories

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Melissa McGuire-Maniau, a U.S. citizen since she was born in Puerto Rico, might seem like an unlikely member of a group of 7 people invited to speak to … Read More

Over half of Latinos don’t know key aspects of new health care law, says survey

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About one in three Latinos is uninsured, and Hispanic families are among the groups that can most benefit from the Affordable Care Act's expansion of health … Read More

Los Angeles picks Mayor after low-drama campaign

by Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

Senators require fingerprinting at 30 airports

by Erica Werner, Associated Press

Union of immigration enforcement officers to oppose Senate bill

by Carrie Dann, NBC News

Senate Committee moves toward a vote on immigration

by Erica Werner, Associated Press

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In Julian Castro and Marco Rubio, the differences among Latinos on display

By Russell Contreras, Associated Press

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Opinion: Julian Castro, outshined by Michelle Obama, should act like he belongs

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How unfortunate for Julián Castro, the wonder boy from San Antonio, to be sandwiched in between the two best speakers of the night -- the inspirational … Read More

San Antonio, Texas Mayor Julian Castro was the first Hispanic to deliver the keynote speech at a Democratic National Convention.

Julian Castro, Michelle Obama, fire up convention floor, urge Obama’s re-election

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Top Latina at White House: “The choice couldn’t be more clear”

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Tucked away this afternoon behind the food stalls and the din of delegates and press, Cecilia Muñoz, director of President Obama's Domestic Policy Council, was … Read More

San Antonio, Texas Mayor Julian Castro talks to reporters at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. The mayor will give the keynote speech at the DNC. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Julian Castro gives NBC News a preview of his DNC speech

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San Antonio's mayor Julian Castro and the first Latino to give the keynote address to the Democratic National Convention tells NBC News he is a little nervous … Read More

DeeDee Blase, left, along with business leaders and Mike Stauffer, second right, who is running as an Independent to replace Joe Arpaio. Somos Independents is rising as Somos Republicans loses members.

Somos Independents offshoot rising as Somos Republicans falters

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Latino Republican group, Somos Republicans, is seeing members peel away as they prepare to join Somos Independents, a soon to be launched offshoot of the … Read More

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Latino leaders united behind Obama’s message at the DNC

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As day one of the Democratic convention gets under way, it's all hands on deck as Latino Democrats insist President Obama deserves a second term. "I'm with … Read More

San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)

DNC keynoter Julian Castro follows mother’s tougher path

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro is a rising star in the Democrats' firmament with a collection of mostly favorable media profiles, a … Read More

The Democratic National Convention is under way in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Late court decisions may impact minorities most for the 2012 election

By Mike Baker, Associated Press

Before voters get a say in this year's presidential race, lawyers and judges are having theirs. A series of court battles in several states may determine, … Read More