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Bronx Woman Accused Of Marrying 10 Men Arrested For NonPayment Of Subway Fare

Apr 11, 2015 09:09 AM EDT

Fresh from attending a hearing at the Bronx County Courthouse on Friday afternoon, 38-year-old Liana Barrientos was arrested for using an emergency exit to board the subway. In the process, she did not pay for her subway ride.

30,000 Homeland Security Workers to Face Furloughs Amid Budget Stalemate

Geann Pineda |

Feb 09, 2015 02:52 AM EST

Over 30,000 US Department of Homeland Security personnel will be forced to take a furlough if Congress fails to fund the department by month's end.

Jeb Bush Pushes For Expansion Of Skilled Workers' Immigration

Kat De Guzman |

Feb 08, 2015 09:19 PM EST

In a bid for the presidential run this coming 2016, Jeb Bush has made his first major economic speech which focused on expanding the immigration of skilled workers.

Loretta Lynch Defends Legitimacy Of Obama's Immigration Actions

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 29, 2015 12:36 AM EST

Loretta E. Lynch, the nominee of United States President Barack Obama for attorney general, spoke before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and defended the legality of Obama's immigration actions and other projects.

U.S., Cuba Clash Over Immigration in Historic Talks

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 22, 2015 01:31 PM EST

The U.S. and Cuba are in disagreement over U.S. immigration policies as the first session of high-level talks between the two countries to possibly restore diplomatic ties between the Cold War rivals began Wednesday.

PEGIDA Gets Thousands To Join Protests Agains Immigration In Germany

Raymond Legaspi |

Dec 17, 2014 01:32 AM EST

A new grass-roots movement that assails the German government for ignoring its fears of being overrun by Muslims and other immigrants attracted a record 15,000 marchers on Monday in the eastern city of Dresden.

Texas Leads 17 States In Lawsuit vs. Obama Immigration Initiative

Vittorio Hernandez |

Dec 04, 2014 01:31 AM EST

Texas on Wednesday led 17 states opposed to U.S. President Barack Obama's immigration measures aimed to stop the deportation of about 5 million illegal migrants and provide employment opportunities to these foreigners.

President Obama at the White House Thursday, Nov. 20.

Obama Unveils Sweeping Immigration Reform Policy

Dan Weisman |

Nov 21, 2014 08:38 AM EST

Setting up a bitter fight with Republican opponents, the plan would allow around 4.4 million undocumented immigrants who were parents of U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents to be exempt from deportation

President Barack Obama delivers remarks at ''A Celebration of Special Olympics and A Unified Generation'' event at the White House in Washington, July 31, 2014.

Obama to Unveil Immigration Policy Thursday

Dan Weisman |

Nov 19, 2014 03:23 PM EST

Obama said in a Facebook video that he would explain his proposal and follow that national speech with a Las Vegas appearance on Friday to galvanize support for the new immigration policies.

U.S. Announces Refugee Plan for Central American Minors

Staff Reporter |

Nov 15, 2014 01:16 AM EST

The United States government will launch in December a program to grant refugee status for people under the age of 21 from certain Central American countries, Vice President Joe Biden announced Friday.

Obama's Immigration Policy Will Save 5 Million Undocumented People From Deportation

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 14, 2014 12:59 AM EST

Reprieve could be in sight for around 4.5 million immigrants in the U.S. as President Barack Obama plans to make public next week a 10-point immigration plan using executive action.

Immigration Activists Seek Answers From Hillary Clinton Ahead Of 2016 Election

Ren Benavidez |

Oct 27, 2014 09:38 PM EDT

Years before the 2016 presidential elections, activists are already demanding answers from potential presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to the nation's immigration issues.

Jean-Claude Juncker Warns Cameron Against Restricting EU Migrants’ Freedom

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 22, 2014 11:42 PM EDT

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker warned UK Prime Minister David Cameron against restricting the EU migrants' freedom of movement, firmly saying he will not "compromise" on this matter.

White House To Establish Refugee Processing

Ren Benavidez |

Oct 01, 2014 04:18 AM EDT

The White House announced on Tuesday its plan to build a refugee processing in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras to discourage children from Latin America to cross the U.S.-Mexico border.

Latino Voters Could Determine 2014 Midterm Polls

Christl Leong |

Sep 30, 2014 05:40 AM EDT

With less than a month remaining before the 2014 midterm elections, advocates say Latino voters may hold sway over the congressional and senate races but turnout rates remain unclear.

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