Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 9, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
The CHC Launches 'Learning Without Fear'
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Launches “Learning Without Fear” Campaign, Sends Letter to Trump Administration Demanding Protections for Students and Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 11, 2025
PRESS CONTACT: Rafael Bernal (CHC): rafael.bernal@mail.house.gov James Kwon (CAPAC): james.kwon@mail.house.gov Freedom Murphy (CBC): freedom.murphy@mail.house.gov
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For Immediate Release
September 10, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Introduce Almost 200 Amendments to Confront GOP’s Broken, Partisan Defense Bill
Washington, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) introduced a slate of amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to fight back against House Republicans’ broken defense bill, a partisan proposal that fails servicemembers, weakens national security, and abandons working families, immigrants, and communities of color across the country.
For Immediate Release:
Date: September 8, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Chairman Espaillat Condemns the Supreme Court's Appalling Ruling on Ethnic Profiling in Immigration Enforcement
Washington, D.C. -- Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's appalling decision to allow overt racial profiling in immigration law enforcement:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 15, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
The CHC Stands With California Against the GOP's Attack on Democracy
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus endorses California's "Election Rigging Response Act"
WASHINGTON, DC — The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) supports California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s legislative efforts to address extreme redistricting policy efforts and to counter the unprecedented conservative power grab.
For Immediate Release:
Date: August 14, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Members of Congress Seek Court Order Allowing for Continued Oversight of ICE Detention Facilities
12 U.S. House Representative plaintiffs in Neguse et al. v. U.S. ICE et al. are asking the court to require the Trump-Vance administration comply with federal law during the course of their lawsuit.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: July 31, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Luis Sanchez Armas, press.enaccion@climatepower.us
Latino Congressmembers and Organizations Warn: New Republican Budget Law Punishes Latinos with Higher Costs, Deepening Inequality and Worsening Pollution
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 6, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
ICE and BOP Deny Lawmakers Access to MDC Brooklyn Amid Reports of Inhumane Conditions
Chairman Espaillat, Velázquez, and Goldman Condemn Lack of Transparency, Demand Immediate Termination of ICE Contract
For Immediate Release:
Date: August 4, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Six Years Later: Honoring the Victims of El Paso and Confronting Hate
The CHC stands with the El Paso community and reaffirms its commitment to fight anti-Latino violence and the rhetoric that fuels it.
For Immediate Release:
Date: July 30, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Lawsuit Challenges Trump-Vance Administration's Obstruction of Congressional Oversight of ICE Detention Facilities
Washington D.C. – A dozen members of Congress filed a lawsuit in federal court Wednesday to stop the Trump-Vance administration from unlawfully blocking their access to federal immigration detention facilities, violating the law that guarantees their right to conduct unannounced oversight visits.