CHC Chair Statement on the Deaths of 51 Migrants in Abandoned San Antonio Trailer
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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CHC Chair Statement on the Deaths of 51 Migrants in Abandoned San Antonio Trailer
Washington, D.C. – Chair Dr. Raul Ruiz issued the following statement:
"The dreams of 51 individuals in pursuit of safety, security, and a better life were cut short in San Antonio. Words cannot describe the horror of this tragedy. No one in search of refuge should have to make this dangerous journey. We pray for the recovery of the survivors and the families of the victims. The CHC will monitor the investigation closely and remain focused on holding all those responsible for this crime accountable."
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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), founded in December 1976, is organized as a Congressional Member organization, governed under the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives. The CHC is dedicated to voicing and advancing, through the legislative process, issues affecting Hispanics in the United States, Puerto Rico and U.S. Territories.