Maria is a News and Politics reporter at The Latin Times. She has a Master's degree in International Communication and is currently a PhD student in Political Communication. She has written for various news organizations such as LinkedIn News, as well as worked for the Office of Media Relations at St. John's University in Queens, New York. At The Latin Times, her coverage includes the 2024 election cycle— from polls to in-depth interviews with prominent Latino voices— to immigration and other trends in the current American political scene. She has a passion for storytelling and discussing democratic ideas, developments and values.
Americans under the age of 40 are richer than ever, increasing their median net worth to unprecedented levels of $80,500 in 2022, up from just $23,750 in 2010.
NYC has agreed to settle a lawsuit accusing them of keeping migrants beyond their release to allow law enforcement to take them into deportation proceedings.
The Trump team has promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in American history. Now, immigrants prepare to potentially leave their life behind.
Trump said in a recent interview he wanted to work with Dems to protects Dreamers. Staunch border hawks think deportations should be the focus instead.
State Rep. Todd Warner proposed a bill called the Tennessee Illegal Immigration Act. It seeks to send migrants accused of minor crimes to sanctuary cities.
As Trump prepares to send millions of migrants back home, countries in Latin America are ill-equipped to receive an influx of vulnerable people, report suggests
Homan will be tasked with carrying "the largest deportation operation in American history" over the next years, despite warnings of devastating consequences
President-elect Donald Trump revealed in an interview he is looking to end birthright citizenship, falsely claiming US is the only country guaranteeing that right
Hegseth, who has been at the center of multiple sexual assault and substance abuse allegation, is seemingly turning around a key Sen. for his appointment.
Adams, a former NYPD Captain, has been a long-time critic of sanctuary city laws. His stance has been highlighted as he cozies up to the Trump administration.
"The Intelligence Community has attempted to thwart the Subcommittee's investigative efforts to uncover the truth at every turn," said Rep. Rick Crawford
From personal relationships to political strategies, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may have a difficult time becoming the defense secretary nominee if Pete Hegseth is dropped
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez launches bid to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee in latest sign she is cozying up with the party.
In latest effort to "Trump-proof" the state, the California AG is limiting the information state institutions can share with federal immigration enforcement.
Worried about mass deportation raids, immigration and housing advocates are urging Mayor Adams to expedite the closure of high-profile migrant shelters.
Adam Gray will become the next Representative for California's 13th District. Republicans now hold a 220 seats in the House, compared to Democrats' 215.
The N.Y. Democrat is "interested" in running for chair of the House Oversight Committee at a time when younger members are challenging their elder colleagues.
