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During his speech at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) conference, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney underwhelmed and failed the leadership test, according to pro immigrant groups.   Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice: “Romney’s remarks on immigration today?  FAIL.  He once again dodged the…

Building on the recent launch of his “Juntos con Romney” National Steering Committee, Governor Mitt Romney announced “Juntos con Romney” leadership teams in 15 states, as well as three additional members of his national steering committee. “These state leadership teams will play a key role in making sure Hispanic voters…

New polling released June 22, 2012 by Latino Decisions and America’s Voice finds President Obama maintaining a wide lead over Republican Mitt Romney among Latino registered voters in five key battleground states. The poll interviewed 400 Latinos each in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Nevada and Virginia – all states expected to…

  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Mitt Romney said Thursday that the "best and brightest" should be given green cards to stay in the United States after graduating with advanced degrees. Unless, it turns out, they are undocumented immigrants. A Romney aide, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that…

Also, to Reverse Damage Resulting From Wal-Mart Supreme Court Decision. WASHINGTON, D.C., June 20, 2012 – One year ago today, in Wal-Mart v. Dukes, the Supreme Court severely limited workers’ rights to combat discrimination. To mark the anniversary of Wal-Mart, the Senate and the House have introduced the Equal Employment…

New Analysis Finds GOP Approach to Bush Tax Cuts would Give Richest 1 Percent of Marylanders 58,340 Per Year More and Give Poorest 20 Percent $100 Less on Average than Obama’s Approach. Baltimore-- Middle-income and low-income Marylanders would pay somewhat more in taxes under the Congressional Republicans' approach to extending…

  DRM Capitol Group: By failing to respond whether or not he would rescind the President’s decision not to deport undocumented youth, Mitt Romney is showing he truly does not support undocumented youth and the Latino community.  Instead of welcoming the announcement and pressuring Congress to act on legislation to…

By failing to respond whether or not he would rescind the President’s decision not to deport undocumented youth, Mitt Romney is showing he truly does not support undocumented youth and the Latino community. Instead of welcoming the announcement and pressuring Congress to act on legislation to permanently bring relief, Mitt…

After 30 Years, Plyler v. Doe Decision Survives but Remains Under Attack Thirty years ago today, the Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in Plyler v. Doe, holding that states cannot deny a free public education to students for lack of valid immigration status. The decision has since opened the…

Obama administration officials announced plans to immediately grant administrative relief to young people who would be eligible for the DREAM Act. Those who qualify will not be deported and will be granted work permits. This sweeping rule change comes the same week that more than 150 evangelical leaders, including Focus…