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The immigration bill drafted by the Senate Gang of Eight (some Senators in front row) will be debated starting Thursday.

On immigration, advocates readying for “big battle ahead”

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The bipartisan Senate "Gang of Eight" members are bracing for a "battle," says a Congressional aide familiar with negotiations, as the Senate Judiciary … Read More

Most agree the Senate's sweeping immigration reform bill is a good first step in addressing the need to change current laws.

Despite concerns, Latinos say immigration bill is “a breakthrough moment”

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So it's out.  The eight Senators who came together from two different parties to fundamentally overhaul the nation's immigration laws have drafted a bill, … Read More

Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio on NBC's Meet the Press. (Courtesy William B Plowman, NBC)

Senator Marco Rubio: “What we have in place is horrible”; makes case for immigration bill

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Clearly gearing up for what will be an impassioned and tough immigration reform discussion in Congress, Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio spoke to host … Read More

Demonstrators participate in a rally for immigration reform at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, April 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Mass rally in nation’s capital for immigration reform

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Thousands gathered on the West lawn of the Capitol on a warm and sunny afternoon, and listened for three and a half hours as a parade of Dreamers, religious … Read More

While rallies in favor of immigration reform have been happening, a large rally is expected in Washington on Wednesday.

Immigration activists: “We’re tired of waiting”

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Immigrants and civil rights groups, education and labor organizations, LGBT activists and Dreamers, and celebrities and musicians announced today they are … Read More

The Senate Gang of Eight's proposed immigration bill has spun hundreds of amendments.

“Gang of Eight” Senators quietly crafting immigration bill

By Erika Werner, The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The eight senators meet in private several times a week, alternating between Sen. John McCain's and Sen. Charles Schumer's offices. They sit … Read More

As looming budget cuts have resulted in the release of some immigrant detainees, groups are arguing for the need for reform.

Release of ICE detainees shines spotlight on immigration reform debate

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After news came out that Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had released some immigrant detainees who pose no security risks in anticipation of looming … Read More

NJ Democratic Senator Robert Menendez, at right, is seen here with NJ Senator Frank Lautenberg,

Opinion: Democrats can’t afford to lose their only Latino Senator

By Stephen A. Nuño

The Democrats have a diversity problem. As President Obama struggles to find seasoned Latino leaders to integrate into his cabinet with the Los Angeles Mayor … Read More

Federal agents raided the offices of a Florida doctor who has donated money to Senator Menendez' campaign.

FBI raids office of Democratic donor with ties to Senator Menendez

By Jonathan Dienst, Michael Isikoff, Pete Williams, and Tom Winter, NBC News

Last night, the FBI searched the offices of a West Palm Beach eye doctor who, together with his family, has donated more than $200,000 to Democratic … Read More

Flanked by children who sent him letters, President Obama signed measures today to help curb gun violence.

Obama unveils national gun control proposals: “Let’s do the right thing”

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Joined by the families of the children who were killed in Newtown, Connecticut during the mass elementary school shooting in December, President Obama unveiled … Read More