Complaint: Texas judge said minorities predisposed to crime

AUSTIN, Texas — A coalition of civil rights organizations has filed a judicial misconduct complaint against a conservative federal judge for discriminatory comments she allegedly made during a speech, including that some racial groups were predisposed to violent crime.

New generation of Hispanics is on a promising path

The following editorial appeared Sunday in the Washington Post:

Poll: Many say let illegal immigrants stay in US

WASHINGTON — More than 6 in 10 Americans now favor allowing illegal immigrants to eventually become U.S. citizens, a major increase in support driven by a turnaround in Republicans’ opinions after the 2012 elections.

Hispanic vote may double in 20 years, study finds

WASHINGTON — The number of Hispanic voters could double within two decades as 17.6 million young people reach 18, increasing the clout of an ethnic bloc that already showed its power in the presidential election, according to a report.

Latinos targeted by NC sheriff, feds say

RALEIGH, N.C. — A two-year investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice has found that a North Carolina sheriff and his deputies routinely discriminated against Latinos by making unwarranted arrests with the intent of maximizing deportations.

Neto's Tucson: Latinos slowly but surely will boost political clout

As the 1970s rolled over into the '80s, the Coors brewery launched a publicity campaign lauding the new decade.

Mexican American program gets new leader, name, focus

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Mexican American program gets new leader, name, focus

Tucson's largest school district has revamped its controversial Mexican American Studies department, giving it a new name and a new focus.

Gay marriage shift energizes immigration activists

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — President Barack Obama’s shift to support gay marriage is energizing young Hispanic voters who have been working side-by-side with gay activists in their push for immigration reform. The alliance has been growing across the country, helping dispel what many say is an out…

Some Hispanics want to tell more about background

WASHINGTON — A majority of Hispanics prefer to identify themselves according to their families’ countries of origin, rather than by the government’s suggested terms “Hispanic” or “Latino,” Pew Hispanic Center reported Wednesday.