On April 25, the Supreme Court is slated to start hearing arguments on SB 1070, Arizona’s controversial immigration law. An eventual ruling could impact similar local immigration laws.

The Brazilian leader made her first presidential visit to the White House on April 9. Trade, educational exchange, and innovation were key items on her agenda.

AS/COA's report The Economic Impact of Immigrant-Related Local Ordinances "estimates that cities with restrictive immigration laws lower local employment numbers by nearly 20 percent," writes Council on Foreign Relations' Shannon K. O'Neil.

Panelists spoke about the effects of U.S. immigration policy on mixed-status households and policy solutions to address the challenge of undocumented youth.

Panelists spoke about the evolving relationship between Brazil and the United States and the prospects for strengthening bilateral ties.

Beyond immigration, health care is a serious concern for Hispanic voters. The outcome of the Supreme Court’s case on the Affordable Care Act could ultimately influence the Latino vote in November.

The pope's visit to Mexico and Cuba will draw worldwide attention to the dramatic progress Latin America has made in recent years, as well as the progress that yet remains to be made, writes COA's Eric Farnsworth for The Huffington Post.