Press Releases
For Immediate Release:
Date: February 4, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Commits to Keeping Administration Accountable, Fights to Maintain Key Immigrant Legal Aid Programs
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Justice Department’s (DOJ) decision to restore a host of critical legal access programs for adults and children moving through the immigration court system.
On Sunday, the DOJ walked back “stop work” orders it had issued to organizations running key legal aid programs after a coalition of nonprofit groups filed lawsuits on Friday.
or Immediate Release:
Date: January 30, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Chair Espaillat and Vice Chair Castro Condemn Trump's Response to Tragic Plane Crash in Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Vice Chair of Diversity and Inclusion Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement:
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 30, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Chairman Espaillat Calls on Trump to Reverse Course on Detention Camps in Guantanamo Bay
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), released the following statement in response to President Trump’s stated plans to open a detention center to hold up to 30,000 immigrants in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, during the signing of the ‘Laken Riley Act’:
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 28, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Chairman Adriano Espaillat Responds to Trump Cuts to Essential Federal Programs and Services
As a Member of the House Appropriations Committee, the Chair Opposes White House’s Attempt to Shred Funding for Vital Programs
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 27, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Lawmakers respond to ICE’s detention of documented individuals in Puerto Rico and a U.S. citizen military veteran in New Jersey without warrants
Lawmakers respond to ICE’s detention of documented individuals in Puerto Rico and a U.S. citizen military veteran in New Jersey without warrants
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 25, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Chairman Adriano Espaillat Condemns Ice Raids Targeting Working Families and Veterans
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Adriano Espaillat released the following statement in response to President Trump’s cruel Ice Raids:
"The recent ICE raids occurring in cities across the nation are deeply troubling and highlight the urgent need for immigration reform that prioritizes dignity and due process. These unwarranted raids have not only targeted hardworking individuals but, alarmingly, have also wrongfully targeted U.S. citizens and veterans.
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 23, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Denounces Trump’s Executive Order Ending Federal DEI Programs
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) leadership released the following statement in response to President Trump’s Executive Order rolling back diversity and inclusion efforts:
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 22, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
CHC Leadership Condemns Partisan Exploitation of Laken Riley’s Tragedy
Republicans’ Reckless Legislation Undermines Due Process, Ignores Immigration Solutions, and Threatens Families Across America.
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) leadership released the following statement in response to the passage of the ‘Laken Riley Act’:
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 20, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Statement on Trump’s Futile, Unconstitutional Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus leadership issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship:
“‘All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdictions thereof, are citizens of the United States.’ That is a direct quote from the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution.
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 20, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Commits to Uplifting Latino Communities and Working Families Under New Administration
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Vice Chair of Communications Norma Torres (CA-35) released the following statement: