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CHC Demands Meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions
May 26, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Members of the CHC sent a letter to Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Jeff Sessions inviting him to a meeting to discuss the many concerns Members have with recent DOJ policy changes.
As stated in the letter, "In recent months, the Department of Justice has issued a number of troubling policy changes that run counter to this mission and move us away from a more fair and just society…Many of these changes are constitutionally questionable and some have been overturned in the courts.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border IssuesTrade, Commerce, and ManufacturingTechnology and InfrastructureEducation and VeteransHealthcareDiversity and InclusionEconomic Development and Workforce
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CHC Calls for Meeting with Department of Labor Secretary
May 24, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Members of the CHC sent a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Alexander Acosta inviting him to a meeting to discuss policies and regulations under his jurisdiction.
As stated in the letter, "Hispanics represent more than 16 percent of the workforce. This number will only continue to increase as Hispanics are projected to represent nearly 30 percent of the country's population by 2060.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsTrade, Commerce, and ManufacturingDiversity and InclusionEconomic Development and Workforce
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CHC Chair Statement on President’s Disastrous Budget
May 23, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement on President Trump's budget proposal:
"President Trump's budget is a clear indication that this Administration stands with corporations and not with working families who are trying get ahead. In the President's vision of the future, Hispanic families, children, and seniors will bear the brunt of this disastrous budget. Trump's budget wastes billions of dollars on a costly and ineffective border wall and deportation force while cutting essential programs that help Hispanic families climb the economic ladder.
Issues:Task ForcesCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border IssuesTrade, Commerce, and ManufacturingTechnology and InfrastructureEducation and VeteransHealthcareDiversity and InclusionEconomic Development and Workforce
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CHC Urges School Boards to Protect Children from Aggressive Immigration Enforcement
May 18, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – After reports that federal immigration agents showed up at a Queens, New York elementary school to inquire about a fourth-grade student, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham and CHC Members sent a letter to National School Boards Association President Kevin E. Ciak. The letter urges the Association to work with their members to develop protocols on how to address inquiries and visits from immigration enforcement agencies.
As stated in the letter, "We have a moral obligation to protect children in our communities, particularly in a school environment, where students and parents should feel that they are safe.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues
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CHC Texas Members Denounce SB4 “Show me Your Papers” Law
May 10, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) members representing Texas released the following statements denouncing Texas' anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4 (SB4) law:
CHC First Vice-Chair Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20): "The state legislature's passage of SB4 was a dark moment for Texas and for our nation. Now, Governor Abbott has signed the measure into law, legalizing the profiling of people based on their ethnicity and birthplace. Not only is this law morally wrong, it will strain our law enforcement and make our communities more dangerous. Our state leaders' fearmongering is embarrassing and harmful to all Texans."
Rep. Filemon Vela (TX-34): "Last night Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 4, also known as the "Show Me Your Papers" bill, into law.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues
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CHC Calls for Removal of USCIS Ombudsman Julie Kirchner
May 10, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan and Members of the CHC sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kelly calling for the immediate removal of Julie Kirchner as USCIS Ombudsman.
As stated in the letter, "Given that Ms. Kirchner has made a career of attacking immigrant communities, we find her appointment to be offensive, insensitive and malicious.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues
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CHC Chair Statement on Cinco de Mayo
May 5, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border IssuesDiversity and Inclusion
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CHC Chair Reacts to Trumpcare Vote
May 4, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement after the Trumpcare vote in the House:

"Trumpcare is another politically-motivated assault by the Trump Administration and House GOP on the health and well-being of Hispanic families. Every Member of the CHC voted no to Trumpcare because it would scrap health coverage for 6.5 million Hispanics and weaken critical protections for those with a pre-existing condition.

Issues:Healthcare
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CHC MEMBERS CALL FOR BODY CAMERAS FOR IMMIGRATION AND BORDER AGENTS
May 2, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) signed on to a letter sent by Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary John Kelly calling for the use of body cameras for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents to use body cameras, and highlighting concerns regarding the implementation of President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement actions:

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Tri-Caucus Chairs Submit Amendments to Omnibus Bill
May 2, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to increase transparency, defend civil rights, and keep the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accountable to their mission, the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus – Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Cedric Richmond (LA-02), and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) – submitted three amendments to the omnibus funding bill and released the following joint statement:

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues