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SCOTUS S.B. 1070 DECISION
June 25, 2012
Press Release
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.
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
Tri-Caucus Chairs Condemn Issa's Partisan Attempt to Hold Holder in Contempt of Congress
June 20, 2012
Press Release
"Congress must exercise its authority responsibly and in the interest of the American people, not to score partisan political points."
CHC Members on New DHS policy for DREAMers
June 15, 2012
Press Release
“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."
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
CHC ON DHS DEPORTATION ANNOUNCEMENT
June 15, 2012
Press Release
"I commend President Obama for taking action to avoid further injustices against young people who have so much to contribute to our country."
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
REP. KING’S EXTREMIST RHETORIC
May 22, 2012
Press Release
"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."
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
CONGRESSWOMEN OF TRI-CAUCUS SPEAK OUT AGAINST HOUSE VAWA BILL
May 16, 2012
Press Release

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.

Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC ON VAWA REAUTHORIZATION
May 8, 2012
Press Release
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.
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
MEDICAID CUTS IN U.S. TERRITORIES
May 8, 2012
Press Release
“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."
Issues:Technology and Infrastructure
CHC ON CELEBRATION OF CINCO DE MAYO
May 4, 2012
Press Release

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:

“Cinco de Mayo marks a special occasion for the 31.8 million Mexican-Americans in our country, both as a celebration of heritage and also as a reminder that every person strives for freedom and an opportunity to build a better life. I’m proud to celebrate the importance of this date and the significance of the Battle of Pueba, as well as recognize the rich contributions Mexican-Americans continue to make to our nation.

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
May 2, 2012
Press Release
"Our Asian Pacific communities have produced influential leaders in business and culture, and have thrived despite the challenges that they have faced."
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights