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For Immediate Release:
Date: May 2, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
ICYMI: CHC Members Join Latino Leaders to Defend Clean Energy and Climate Investments, Honor the Legacy of Rep. Raúl Grijalva
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Teresa Leger Fernández, Rob Menendez and Luz Rivas joined fellow members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Climate Power En Acción, and GreenLatinos in reaffirming their commitment to protecting the historic climate and infrastructure investments that have empowered Latino communities across the country.
The Texas Tribune: Terri Langford and Yuriko Schumacher | May 1, 2025
“What we're seeing really is historic decimation among the Hispanic community by this virus,” said Dr. Peter Hotez, Texas’ reigning infectious disease expert and physician, to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on Sept. 30, 2020.
SAN: Kalé Carey | April 29, 2025
Leaders of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and the Congressional Black Caucus issued a joint statement criticizing the order setting English as the official U.S. language. They described it as a “thinly veiled attempt” to discriminate against individuals with limited English proficiency. The groups also warned that it could restrict access to federal services for millions of Americans.
Politico: Nick Reisman, Emily Ngo and Jeff Coltin | April 28, 2025
Garcia said he will continue to demand Abrego Garcia's release until he is free, noting that other members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus plan on traveling to El Salvador. Garcia will return if necessary, he said.
CBS News: Chelsea Hylton | April 22, 2025
Garcia said he will continue to demand Abrego Garcia's release until he is free, noting that other members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus plan on traveling to El Salvador. Garcia will return if necessary, he said.
Long Beach Post News: John Donegan | April 22, 2025
Moving forward, Garcia and the rest say they won’t rule out visiting again. Other members of Congress, such as Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ, have announced plans to travel there, as well as members from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
For Immediate Release:
Date: May 1, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Chair Espaillat Statement on Alien Enemies Act Ruling
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in response to U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr.'s ruling against the Trump administration's illegal use of the Alien Enemies Act for expedited deportations.
"A Trump appointed judge ruled what we all knew to be true: The Trump administration illegally used the Alien Enemies Act to deport people without due process.
For Immediate Release:
Date: April 30, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
CHC Opposes IRS-DHS Agreement, Leading Over 100 House Democrats in Court Filing to Defend Taxpayer Privacy
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) filed an amicus brief yesterday evening in the case Centro de Trabajadores Unidos v. Bessent, urging the D.C. District Court to block an unprecedented agreement that would grant immigration enforcement access to millions of taxpayers’ confidential IRS records.
For Immediate Release:
Date: April 22, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Commemorates Earth Day Amid Trump Climate Denial
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) released the following statement commemorating Earth Day 2025:
Earth Day is a powerful reminder: the climate crisis is a Latino civil rights crisis. Latino communities are on the front line — living near toxic sites, working in extreme heat, and paying the price for pollution and climate inaction.