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Polls a growing number of Latinos are identifying themselves as Democrats than Republican.

Opinion: Latinos are leaving their Republican identity behind

By Dr. Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

It’s no secret that the Republican Party has a serious problem with immigration.  But in this instance I’m talking about their problem with Latinos … Read More

Demonstrators stand behind a sign for President Barack Obama as they participate in a rally for immigration reform on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, where tens of thousands of immigrants and their supporters were expected to rally for immigration reform.

Obama has a chance to come through on promise of immigration reform

By Erica Werner, Associated Press

The issue: There's nearly unanimous, bipartisan agreement that the nation's immigration laws need fixing more than a quarter-century after the last … Read More

People participate in a protest march that organizers said was an attempt to get the U.S. Congress to say yes to immigration reform on April 6, 2013 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Raucous debate expected to follow introduction of immigration bill

By Erica Werner, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senators writing a comprehensive immigration bill hope to finish their work this week, opening what's sure to be a raucous public debate over … Read More

Ted Cruz was the keynote speaker at CPAC. (AP images)

Op-ed: The Republican tug of war between Hispanics and the Tea Party

By Juhem Navarro-Rivera, Research Associate, Public Religion Research Institute

Conventional wisdom suggests that the Republican Party needs to support comprehensive immigration reform if it is to become more diverse and attract more … Read More

Republican leaders have said there is a need to reach out to Latino voters following the November elections.

Analysis: Rebranding the Republican party, sans Limbaugh

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Some Republicans are cringing over conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh's comments a few days ago.  In his radio show, Limbaugh said he did not understand … Read More

In this Friday, July 27, 2012 file photo, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal speaks in Hot Springs, Ark. Jindal is calling on the Republican Party to, quote, “recalibrate the compass of conservatism.” The Republican governor will deliver the keynote address at the Republican National Committee’s winter meeting Thursday night in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston, File)

Jindal: GOP must stop being “stupid party”

By Steve Peoples and Ken Thomas, Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal called on the Republican Party to "stop being the stupid party" on Thursday as GOP leaders promised … Read More

Supporting immigration reform can help candidates from both parties as they seek the Latino vote, says a study.

Analysis: One year after Romney’s “self-deport,” parties can’t ignore immigration reform

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As legislators in Congress are deciding whether to take on immigration reform -- and even more importantly, whether to support or oppose any proposed … Read More

Latino voters helped Obama surge to re-election. (Getty Images)

The Latino vote, 47 percent and papayas: The most memorable political stories of 2012

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The year dawned with the Republican primaries in full swing and a fierce general election campaign on the horizon. As the year comes to an end, we're taking a … Read More

The National Immigrant Youth Alliance marches past the Hart Senate Office Building on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. . (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Illegal immigration drops after a decade-long rise

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- New census data released Thursday affirm a clear and sustained drop in illegal immigration, ending more than a decade of increases. The … Read More

Dreamers from around the country gathered in Topeka, Kansas to protest Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach's lawsuit against deferred deportation and ask for his resignation.

Dreamers to SB1070 architect Kobach: Resign

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Giovanni Diaz, a Dreamer from Georgia, and Victor Perez, a Dreamer from Alabama, were among a group of young undocumented immigrants who traveled to protest in … Read More