Press Releases
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) leadership strongly condemns DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's arbitrary and opaque targeting of DACA recipients by immigration enforcement agencies.
"We are outraged by the recent confirmation that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is arresting and deporting DACA recipients. These actions tear families apart, damage communities, impose needless social, emotional, and economic burdens, and waste taxpayer dollars.
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) leadership strongly condemns President Donald Trump’s illegal military strikes on Iran, a reckless escalation that risks dragging the United States and our allies into another endless war while putting innocent lives in danger.
Rather than focusing on lowering costs for American families, the President is once again steering our nation toward conflict in the Middle East. Our thoughts are with the servicemembers and civilians throughout the region whose safety must remain our highest priority.
For Immediate Release:
Date: February 26, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
For Immediate Release:
Date: February 24, 2026
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

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Para Divulgación Inmediata:
Fecha: 10 de febrero, 2026
Media Contact:
Rafael Berna. | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat Red Lines on DHS Funding: Judicial Warrants and No Facemasks
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement regarding ongoing DHS funding negotiations:
“Republicans once again failed to meet the moment by sending a half-baked counter-offer on DHS funding – mocking the legislative branch's key role in funding and providing oversight of the executive.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: February 6, 2026
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | 202-841-4844 | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov
CHC Hosts Inaugural Black History Month Afro-Latino Roundtable

For Immediate Release:
Date: February 4, 2026
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Tri-Caucus Leads 105 Members in Message to Trump: Fire Noem
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | 202-841-4844 | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov
Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) membership adopted a set of policy proposals that must be seriously considered for a majority of the CHC to support any Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill.
Members voted on, and approved, the following proposals for DHS funding talks:
