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June 23, 2025

The letter was sent in response to an Associated Press report this month that detailed how deportation officials had obtained the sensitive data over the objections of career health officials. The data could assist federal agents in finding migrants.The data could assist federal agents in finding migrants. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep.


June 20, 2025

El gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, afirmó que el comentario de Vance sobre Padilla, miembro del Caucus Hispano del Congreso, fue intencionado. "JD Vance sirvió con Alex Padilla en el Senado de los Estados Unidos. Llamarlo 'José Padilla' no es una casualidad", escribió Newsom en X.


June 18, 2025

For Immediate Release:

Date: June 18, 2025

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

Chairman Espaillat Condemns Secretary Noem's Attempt to Block Congressional Oversight of Immigration Detention

 Washington, D.C. -- Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement condemning the illegal guidance released by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Wednesday, attempting to block congressional oversight of immigration detention facilities.


June 17, 2025

El Caucus Hispano del Congreso (CHC) estadounidense, integrado por legisladores demócratas de ascendencia hispana, advirtió este martes que la política migratoria de la Administración de Donald Trump amenaza el éxito del Mundial de Fútbol que se celebrará en EU en 2026. 


June 17, 2025

For Immediate Release:

Date: June 17, 2025

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

 

CHC Raises Alarms Over Administration's Immigration Crackdowns Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) addressed a letter to President Donald Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, warning that the administration’s aggressive immigration and security posture poses a serious threat to the success, public safety, and international perception of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.


June 16, 2025

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is calling on Republican leadership to “uphold the dignity and authority of Congress” after Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was handcuffed after interjecting at a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday.


June 16, 2025

For Immediate Release:

Date: June 16, 2025

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

 

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Leads Democrats in Demanding Accountability in Letter to Senator Thune and Speaker Johnson Following Assault Against Senator Padilla


June 12, 2025

"I am Sen. Alex Padilla. I have questions for the secretary," Padilla said to Noem, which prompted several men to physically push him out of the press conference. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus, of which Padilla is a member, also reacted to the situation on X, saying that it was "unacceptable."


June 12, 2025

For Immediate Release:

Date: June 12, 2025

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

 

Chairman Espaillat Condemns the Attack Against Sen. Padilla by Sec. Noem's Security Personnel

 Washington, D.C. – Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement condemning the assault against Sen. Alex Padilla (CA) at a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles.


June 11, 2025

For Immediate Release:

Date: June 11, 2025

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

Chairman Espaillat Congratulates Rep. Robert Garcia (CA-42) on Receiving the CHC's Endorsement to Lead House Oversight Democrats

 Washington, D.C. – Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement celebrating the CHC's endorsement of Rep. Robert Garcia to become ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.