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June 25, 2012
Today, the Supreme Court clearly directed the State of Arizona, and states with similar anti-immigrant laws, that immigration is in the exclusive purview of the federal government.
June 20, 2012
"Congress must exercise its authority responsibly and in the interest of the American people, not to score partisan political points."
June 15, 2012
“We commend the president for taking this necessary action to stop the unfair and unnecessary hardship that has been placed on young people who have never committed any offense."
June 15, 2012
"I commend President Obama for taking action to avoid further injustices against young people who have so much to contribute to our country."
May 22, 2012
"Our country needs reform that can only be achieved with a bipartisan effort. Comments like those made by Mr. King set back our nation and set back legislators who are seriously working toward real, bipartisan solutions."
May 16, 2012
Washington D.C.: Today, the congresswomen of the Congressional Hispanic, Black and Asian Pacific American Caucuses held a press conference to express strong opposition to the Cantor/Adams VAWA reauthorization bill, which would roll back protections for battered immigrant women, Tribal victims, college students and LGBT victims.
May 8, 2012
The Cantor/Adams bill marks the first time that a major VAWA bill was drafted without input from the service providers, law enforcement agencies and prosecutors on the front lines.
May 8, 2012
“American citizens who reside in Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories should be treated equally and without discrimination, and this applies to federal funding for programs that protect our most vulnerable populations."
May 4, 2012
Washington D.C.: Today, CHC Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez (TX-20) and members of the CHC released the following statement in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates the historic Battle of Puebla, when the outnumbered Mexican military triumphed over the French Army in 1862:
May 2, 2012
"Our Asian Pacific communities have produced influential leaders in business and culture, and have thrived despite the challenges that they have faced."