CHC CHAIR GONZALEZ RELEASES LETTER TO LATINO AND IMMIGRANT ACTIVISTS, SUPPORTERS

062811 CHC Open Letter to Latinos Immigration Advocates + Supporters (2).pdf

SAN ANTONIO: Today, Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez (TX 20) released a letter to express the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’s continued appreciation to Latino and immigrant activists and supporters. The open letter was written to recognize the outstanding work being done at the state, local and community level fighting for inclusive policies and fighting against divisive measures -- sponsored mostly by Republicans -- in state and local governments across the country. It reads, in part:

“We take solace in knowing that reestablishing the rule of law is possible through federal immigration reform. The outdated notion that more than 10 million undocumented immigrants and their families will leave or be forced out of the country is pure fantasy. We, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, remain committed to reform and supporting leaders at all levels of government who join us in that effort. One national immigration policy is what our Constitution requires and what practicality dictates.

“The American people are deeply committed to racial and ethnic equality, legal and orderly immigration, and fair and dignified treatment of immigrants. As we continue working towards fair and just immigration solutions at the federal level, your efforts to relieve suffering, address discrimination, alleviate mistreatment and erase inequality at the state and local level are deeply appreciated.”