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WASHINGTON —110 House Democrats and Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) led by Chairman Joaquin Castro are demanding that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) immediately begin accepting new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. In a letter to Acting DHS Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli, Members of Congress demanded USCIS provide clear guidance and immediately begin accepting new DACA applications.

"We should not need to tell you that under our Constitution, the U.S. Supreme Court, not the Administration, determines whether the rescission of DACA was lawful," the Members wrote. "USCIS and the Administration must faithfully administer our nation's immigration laws by providing clear guidance implementing the Court's order."

WASHINGTON — Eighty House Democrats and Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) led by Chairman Joaquin Castro are demanding the Trump administration safely and swiftly release all parents and children that are in immigration family detention centers following the order of Judge Dolly Gee. In a letter to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Wolf and Acting Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Albence, the Members of Congress denounced the Trump administration's use of the pandemic to implement cruel and inhumane policies toward immigrants, and urged ICE to seek alternatives to family detention and commit to a permanent policy of family unity.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas-20), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), the highest-ranking Latino in Congress, today led a group of colleagues in introducing a bicameral resolution recognizing June 2020 as "Immigrant Heritage Month," a month to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions immigrants and their children have made to the United States.

SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on H.R. 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act:

"Today the House of Representatives took an important step by expanding access to quality, affordable health care, including for DACA recipients. In the middle of this pandemic, it's critical that Congress ensures DACA recipients—including over 200,000 Dreamers serving as essential workers— have equal access to quality, affordable health care. Leaving these young people uninsured, especially during the coronavirus outbreak, simply does not advance the goals of the ACA nor benefit the American people. The Supreme Court has affirmed that DACA recipients are here to stay.

WASHINGTON — Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) led by Chairman Joaquin Castro are calling on Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Azar to release contracts between HHS and Palantir Technologies, and other technology firms employed for the development and application of the ‘HHS Protect' platform. CHC members are concerned about the use of this health data for purposes beyond the preservation of public health. In the past, the Trump administration has permitted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to access confidential data collected by the HHS.

SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is proud to endorse the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. This Thursday, led by the Congressional Black Caucus, House Democrats will pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act: bold, unprecedented reforms to combat police brutality, curb racial profiling and eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement. This legislation will transform the culture of policing to address systemic racism and help save lives as it increases transparency and holds police accountable.

WASHINGTON — Over 100 House Democrats and Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) led by Chairman Joaquin Castro and Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, lead author of the American Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 6), are calling on President Trump to use his executive authority to protect Dreamers and to also endorse H.R. 6, bipartisan legislation that provides permanent protections to Dreamers. Last week, the Supreme Court's landmark decision rejected the Trump administration's repeal of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

WASHINGTON — Over 100 House Democrats and Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) led by Chairman Joaquin Castro and Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, lead author of the American Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 6), are calling on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to schedule a vote on H.R.6, legislation to give Dreamers a path to citizenship that passed the House of Representatives more than a year ago. Last week, the Supreme Court's landmark decision rejected the Trump administration's repeal of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).