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Civil and voting rights groups say Arizona's voter law prevented groups from registering thousands to vote.

Arizona decision victory for community-based voter registration, groups say

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Civil rights and voter rights groups said today that the Supreme Court's 7-2 decision to strike down an Arizona law requiring proof of citizenship to register … Read More

People wait in line to enter the Supreme Court in Washington, DC (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Opinion: Why the Supreme Court needs to uphold affirmative action

By Raul A. Reyes, @raulareyes

The Supreme Court will soon announce a decision on an affirmative action case, Fisher v. University of Texas.  Abigail Fisher, who is white, applied to the … Read More

The Supreme Court will soon announce whether it will strike down Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

Voting rights in the balance as Supreme Court about to issue decision

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The Supreme Court is expected to soon announce its decision on a case which many Latino organizations are closely watching - whether Section 5 of the Voting … Read More

Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal is calling for amending the Senate bill so "Little Dreamers" can also have an expedited path to citizenship.

Amendment for “Little Dreamers” should be in immigration bill, say advocates

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Democratic Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal, who is on the Senate Judiciary Committee debating the current immigration bill, has introduced an amendment … Read More

A new survey finds almost half of Latinos and 70 percent of undocumented immigrants are less likely to report a crime due to police involvement in immigration.

Survey: Latinos are less likely to report crimes to police

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Latinos are scared to report crimes to local police who have the power to enforce immigration laws, says a new report. Forty four percent of Latinos  -- and 70 … Read More

Latino civil rights groups say Texas still needs to be under the Voting Rights Act jurisdiction to ensure fair voting access for Hispanics.

Texas points to need to keep Voting Rights Act, say Latino legislators, groups

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As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments on the Voting Rights Act, a group of Latino legislators and legal rights groups in Texas said if you … Read More

This sign by a playground has many up in arms because it says one thing in English and another in Spanish. (Photo courtesy Facebook.com/Becky Gaffney)

Opinion: Outrage over cultural ignorance is not just a Latino issue

By Julio Ricardo Varela

Quick: Google "Delaware playground sign" right now and you will get over 4 million results. That is all you need to know about the viral hot bilingual sign … Read More

The United States Postal Service together with the University of Arizona’s Media Democracy and Policy Institute will unveil a stamp commemorating the work of slain Hispanic journalist Rubén Salazar in April 2008.

Latino group settles suit over journalist Ruben Salazar’s death

By Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Latino civil rights organization has reached a settlement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department that will disclose unredacted … Read More

"Dreamers" walked to the Arizona state capitol after Governor Jan Brewer said she would block Dreamers from receiving benefits under the new deferred deportation.

Arizona immigration activists vow to block Brewer’s ban on benefits for undocumented youth

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Dreamers in Arizona are worried over Gov. Jan Brewer's executive order banning undocumented youth applying for deferred action from receiving state-issued … Read More

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We Decide: MALDEF President, Thomas A. Saenz, on Latinos and Voter ID Provisions

By NBCLatino Staff

MALDEF President and general counsel, Thomas A. Saenz, explains to NBC Latino what voters should expect during this year's presidential election as a number of … Read More