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Here’s an updated primer on where each of the 2016 Republican candidates stand on immigrants and immigration reform. For more 2016 election coverage from America’s Voice, visit AmericasVoice.org/2016. Candidates Covered in this Research Official Candidates Former Gov. Jeb Bush (R-FL) Dr. Ben Carson Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) Gov. John Kasich (R-OH)... Continue »

Republicans kicked off their first Presidential debate of 2016 just like they finished off 2015: Trying to out-Trump each other in order to suck up to the anti-immigrant crowd that now makes up their base.   One of the most heated moments of the night came from Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz,... Continue »

If you thought there were no immigrants among your dinner guests this past Thanksgiving, think again. From the turkey, to the green bean casseroles, to the potatoes and the strawberries on the cheesecake, immigrants labored in fields and factories in North Carolina, Idaho, California, and all across the nation... Continue »

Here’s the transcript of the immigration questions from the Democratic candidates debate on October 13, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  There are several areas that will require clarification from the candidates – and we’ll have more on that later. And, there was no discussion about mass deportation or ending birthright... Continue »

The second GOP debate is already here, and it feels like almost no time has passed since the first one! America’s Voice will be watching the debate and commenting on it online, posting reactions, providing commentary, and aggregating relevant content. We have compiled the following guide in order to... Continue »

Here’s an updated primer on where each of the 2016 Democratic candidates stand on immigrants and immigration reform. For more 2016 election coverage from America’s Voice, visitAmericasVoice.org/2016. Candidates Covered in this Research Official Candidates Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) 2016 Dropouts Governor Lincoln Chafee (D-RI) Governor Martin... Continue »

Fox News Latino: Sen. Bob Menendez appeals to Latinos in Spanish-language video: I fight for you NorthJersey.com (Opinion-New Jersey): On his home turf, Menendez still shines By Tina Susman New York Times: Immigration Debate Could Put Focus on Texas, and Its G.O.P. Contenders By Nick Corasaniti and Maggie Haberman... Continue »

When Republicans want to hear “expert” testimony on anti-immigrant views, there is apparently only shop in town: the John Tanton network.  Tanton, of course, is the white nationalist who founded or helped found three key anti-immigrant groups, the Federation for American Immigration Reform (or FAIR, a hate group), the Center... Continue »

In a conversation this week with Des Moines Register editors and reporters, Republican Congressional candidate David Young demonstrated that he at least understands compassionate conservatism, by speaking about how we need immigration reform with a path to citizenship. Young is running for Congress in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional district, one district... Continue »

Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CO) is running against incumbent Sen. Mark Udall (D-CO) this November, and when it comes to where he actually stands on immigration, Gardner’s schtick is getting a little old.  Jason Salzman nails it at Huffington Post Denver today: Colorado Senate candidate Cory Gardner, who’s challenging Democratic Sen. Mark... Continue »