CHC ON RICHWINE RESIGNATION

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15): "Though the CHC welcomes Jason Richwine's resignation, it is still very disheartening that the Heritage Foundation did not renounce his research and the ridiculous report on immigration that he co-authored. As we have said many times before, words have consequences and we cannot afford the consequences of this man's bigotry and ignorance to ripple through to productive, bipartisan talks toward immigration reform.

"I applaud those in the media and community who stepped up and did what the Heritage Foundation was unwilling to do- call out unmistakable racism. Until the Heritage Foundation is willing to denounce Richwine's work, shame on them and shame on those who support and fund them. "