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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released an analysis of the Trump's Administration negative impact on the Hispanic community.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement in commemoration of Earth Day:
"On Earth Day we recommit ourselves to the protection and preservation of our environment, land, water, and wildlife. Conserving our natural spaces and addressing climate change are the right things to do for the health of our families and planet. Hispanics are among the most vulnerable to extreme weather events and are more likely to suffer health issues stemming from environmental pollution. Now, it's more important than ever to defend the strong environmental policies that benefit the health, prosperity, and security of Hispanics and our nation."
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Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement in response to Attorney General Jeff Session's announcement that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will focus even more resources on immigration offenses:
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement in response to Senate Republicans voting to change the Senate rules in order to advance the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham sent letters to 16 Democratic Governors urging them to provide immigrant communities with resources and information to better understand and cope with President Trump's hardline immigration enforcement actions.
As Rep. Lujan Grisham writes, "In this time of increased confusion and apprehension, immigrant families face impossible decisions and hardships. Now more than ever, it is critical that we provide these communities with resources and information that will help them and their families better understand their rights and options. I urge you to use every legal tool within your power to protect these families and to provide guidance and resources for immigrants as they prepare for possible separation from their families."
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement in response to Attorney General Jeff Session's approval of the Department of Homeland Security's arrest policy and his expansion of the Department of Justice's expedited removal program:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham and 14 members of the CHC sent a letter to the head of the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security in response to the threat that local jurisdictions would lose federal funding if they choose not to use local resources for federal immigration enforcement.
As the CHC Members write, "troubling reports indicate that ICE is purposefully conducting immigration raids in jurisdictions with ‘sanctuary' policies in order to pressure jurisdictions to comply with ICE detainers. Rather than promoting community policing, this Administration is threatening localities that are simply exercising their 10th amendment rights in the interest of their own communities and local law enforcement priorities."