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Groups rallied outside the Supreme Court in support of the Voting Rights Act.

Heated debate on the Voting Rights Act inside and outside the Supreme Court

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Before arguments even began inside the Supreme Court today, a group of Latino legislators and civil rights advocates held a rally where they forcefully argued … Read More

Obama hopes to make a major announcement on immigration reform and make it a "top legislative issues."

Obama to announce immigration reform plan next week

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President Obama met with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus this morning to discuss immigration, vowing that the issue is his "top legislative … Read More

Rep. Ruben Hinojosa, D-Texas, left, speaks as Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, looks on during a news conference on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, in advance of the Lincoln Memorial "Freedom Rally," scheduled September 15, which is calling on comprehensive immigration reform and passage of the DREAM Act. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

OP-ED: Comprehensive immigration reform must be a priority for 2013

By Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (D-Texas), Congressional Hispanic Caucus

The Hispanic community will look back at 2013 as a historic year. For the first time in generations, the United States Congress is ready to resolve one of our … Read More

Rep.-elect Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, left, greets outgoing member Rep. Charlie Gonzalez, D-Texas, in the basement of Longworth Building. Castro is succeeding Gonzalez as representative for Texas's 20th District.

Newly elected Latino legislators urged to seize moment on reform

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The U.S. Congress has had quite a rocky time of late, and in recent polls Americans have given pretty dismal marks to the increasingly polarized House and … Read More

Rep. Ruben Hinojosa, D-Texas, talks about paintings the depict scenes from the rural parts of his congressional district, May 18, 2009. (Photo By Tom Williams/Roll Call/Getty Images)

Congressional Hispanic Caucus elects Ruben Hinojosa as new chair

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Congressman Ruben Hinojosa, 72, a South Texas Democratic Representative, has been elected to chair the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC). Congrats to … Read More