Implementation of the new deportation guidelines has been far narrower than many hoped. Continue »
Despite growing disappointment in his handling of immigration issues, Latino voters favor President Barack Obama by six-to-one over any of the Republican presidential hopefuls. Continue »
At a debate in Mesa, Arizona, the GOP candidates clung to their anti-immigrant positions and championed SB 1070 as a “model” for the nation. We beg to differ. Arizona is a model for both bad policy and bad politics. Continue »
Despite the fact that immigration is not a big issue for most Colorado Republicans, as in years past, the issue will have clear salience in November as Latino voters size up the candidates and their positions on the issues that matter. Continue »
Mitt Romney says he would veto the DREAM Act, while Newt Gingrich says he would weaken it. Continue »
While economic issues are of paramount importance to Latino voters, just like all Americans, the issue of immigration remains a defining, threshold issue for this fast-growing group of voters. The hardline immigration stances abounding in the Republican primary season are putting Latino voters further out of reach for the... Continue »
In South Carolina, Romney is sending out mailers touting his hardline immigration positions and he is trumpeting the endorsement of anti-immigrant zealot Kris Kobach. Meanwhile, in Florida Romney is running Spanish-language television ads and touting the endorsement of a trio of prominent Cuban-American policymakers. Continue »
Romney says “Kris has been a true leader on stopping the flow of illegal immigration into this country”; meanwhile, RNC embarks on Latino voter outreach campaign. Continue »
The Republican Party’s stance on immigration—and what it means for its candidates’ ability to compete for Latino voters—is shaping up as one of the major storylines this election cycle. Continue »
As the Iowa caucus and 2012 primary season quickly approaches, it’s increasingly clear that the GOP candidate field is lacking a true moderate on immigration reform in the style of Ronald Reagan or George W. Bush Continue »