Press Releases

For Immediate Release:

Date: May 1, 2025

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

Chair Espaillat Statement on Alien Enemies Act Ruling

Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in response to U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr.'s ruling against the Trump administration's illegal use of the Alien Enemies Act for expedited deportations.

"A Trump appointed judge ruled what we all knew to be true: The Trump administration illegally used the Alien Enemies Act to deport people without due process.

For Immediate Release:

Date: April 30, 2025

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

CHC Opposes IRS-DHS Agreement, Leading Over 100 House Democrats in Court Filing to Defend Taxpayer Privacy

Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) filed an amicus brief yesterday evening in the case Centro de Trabajadores Unidos v. Bessent, urging the D.C. District Court to block an unprecedented agreement that would grant immigration enforcement access to millions of taxpayers’ confidential IRS records.

For Immediate Release:

Date: April 22, 2025

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Commemorates Earth Day Amid Trump Climate Denial 

Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) released the following statement commemorating Earth Day 2025:

 Earth Day is a powerful reminder: the climate crisis is a Latino civil rights crisis. Latino communities are on the front line — living near toxic sites, working in extreme heat, and paying the price for pollution and climate inaction. 

For Immediate Release:

Date: April 21, 2025

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Joins in Mourning Pope Francis

Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) released the following statement regarding the passing of Pope Francis:

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, a fellow Latino who inspired millions and spoke for empathy and civility.

Francis set the example of delivering humanity where others brought dark ambition to the table. We will remember his courage to buck global ideological trends that seek to separate and oppress the most vulnerable.

For Immediate Release:

Date: April 18, 2025

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

Chairman Espaillat Statement on Illegal Deportation Flight

Washington, D.C. – Regarding recent reports that the Trump administration will imminently deport a group of Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act without due process once again, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Members of Congress joined Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wife, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, and immigrant advocacy leaders from CASA to demand answers and accountability from the Trump Administration for the illegal deportation and disappearance of Abrego Garcia—a Maryland father, tradesman, and legal U.S. resident who was forcibly removed to El Salvador in March despite holding lawful status.

Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the Maryland delegation spoke out alongside Vasquez Sura against Abrego García's unlawful detention.
In their own words: "Kilmar, if you can hear me, I'm still fighting for you. Your brother. Your mother. Your children. They're still fighting for you. We're not gonna give up hope. To the Supreme Court justices, do the right thing. History will always remember you," said Vasquez Sura.

For Immediate Release:

Date: April 10, 2025

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

CHC Demands Answers from Trump Administration on Illegal Deportation of Maryland Father, Condemns Dangerous Abuse of Power

Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is demanding the immediate return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father, husband, and union worker who was illegally removed to El Salvador despite having lawful protected status in the United States.

For Immediate Release:

Date: April 8, 2025

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Urges Treasury and IRS to Reject Use of Taxpayer Data for Immigration Enforcement

Washington, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Acting IRS Commissioner Melanie Krause expressing strong opposition to any agreement that would allow the IRS to share taxpayer information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for immigration enforcement purposes.