New Census data on the growth of the Hispanic population continues to underscore the importance of this group in our national fabric-and to the electoral map. The Hispanic population in Arizona, for example, grew 46% in the last decade (from 2000 to 2010), and now constitutes 30% of... Continue »
On a press call today, immigration experts and advocates blasted the immigration strategy that Reps. Lamar Smith (R-TX), Elton Gallegly (R-CA), and Steve King (R-IA) are pursuing in a series of divisive and inflammatory congressional hearings. Continue »
In a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee today, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) grilled DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano about her Department's deportation practices. Sen. Grassley was particular agitated about the "threat" of Napolitano using prosecutorial discretion and allowing some individuals with compelling cases to delay their deportations. Continue »
New Census figures for California show the dominant and growing role Latino voters are playing in politics in the Golden State. National Journal summarized the findings: "The state's Hispanic population grew by more than a quarter in the last decade, and Latinos now make up 38 percent of... Continue »
A proposal in the Texas state legislature to crack down on the hiring of undocumented immigrants features a huge exception for household labor—exposing the breathtaking hypocrisy of some Republicans who want to sound tough on the issue, while still benefiting from the work of undocumented immigrants. Continue »
Despite attempts by the likes of Jeb Bush, Newt Gingrich and Tom Ridge to get the Republican Party to move away from anti-immigrant policies and rhetoric that alienate Hispanic voters, those in the driver's seat for the GOP on immigration policy are House hard liners Lamar Smith (R-TX), Elton... Continue »
Under the direction of the new Republican leadership of the House Judiciary Committee, the House Immigration Subcommittee will conduct a hearing tomorrow entitled, "Making Immigration Work for American Minorities." Continue »
This week, Indiana State Treasurer Richard Mourdock announced his plans to run against Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) for the Republican nomination in the 2012 Senate race. Despite his great "respect" for Senator Lugar, Mourdock cites a litany of "reasons" he has chosen to challenge the long-time senator. ... Continue »