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For Immediate Release:

Date: January 25, 2025

Media Contact:

Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767

Chairman Adriano Espaillat Condemns Ice Raids Targeting Working Families and Veterans

Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Adriano Espaillat released the following statement in response to President Trump’s cruel Ice Raids:

"The recent ICE raids occurring in cities across the nation are deeply troubling and highlight the urgent need for immigration reform that prioritizes dignity and due process. These unwarranted raids have not only targeted hardworking individuals but, alarmingly, have also wrongfully targeted U.S. citizens and veterans.

For Immediate Release:

Date: January 23, 2025

Media Contact:

Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Denounces Trump’s Executive Order Ending Federal DEI Programs

Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) leadership released the following statement in response to President Trump’s Executive Order rolling back diversity and inclusion efforts:

For Immediate Release:

Date: January 22, 2025

Media Contact:

Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767

CHC Leadership Condemns Partisan Exploitation of Laken Riley’s Tragedy

Republicans’ Reckless Legislation Undermines Due Process, Ignores Immigration Solutions, and Threatens Families Across America.

Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) leadership released the following statement in response to the passage of the ‘Laken Riley Act’:

For Immediate Release:

Date: January 20, 2025

Media Contact:

Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Statement on Trump’s Futile, Unconstitutional Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship

Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus leadership issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship:

“‘All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdictions thereof, are citizens of the United States.’ That is a direct quote from the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution.

For Immediate Release:

Date: January 20, 2025

Media Contact:

Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Commits to Uplifting Latino Communities and Working Families Under New Administration

Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Vice Chair of Communications Norma Torres (CA-35) released the following statement:

For Immediate Release:

Date: January 19, 2025

Media Contact:

Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767

CHC Denounces Reported Threats of Unconstitutional ICE Actions, Vows to Defend Immigrant Rights and Dignity

Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus leadership issued the following statement in response to reports of imminent unconstitutional ICE mass raids:

For Immediate Release:

Date: January 17, 2025

Media Contact:

Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767

CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat Calls for Swift Action on Wildfire Relief Amid Los Angeles County Devastation

Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement today in response to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County:

“Our hearts are with the families and communities impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. These fires have already consumed over 40,000 acres, claimed dozens of lives, and displaced tens of thousands of residents across multiple localities.

For Immediate Release:

Date: January 16, 2025

Media Contact:

Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767

Chairman Adriano Espaillat Condemns H.R. 30, Stands with Domestic Violence Survivors

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, released the following statement opposing H.R. 30, a bill that threatens immigrant communities and survivors of domestic violence: