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February 7, 2019
WASHINGTON— Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members sought answers from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristjen Nielsen on the Trump Administration’s enforcement of the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), commonly referred to as the “Remain In Mexico” policy. In a letter to Secretary Nielsen, the members specifically asked for details on implementation and exercise of this policy, as well as humanitarian and legal protections for asylum seekers. While the Administration has already begun enforcing the policy, they have not notified Congress or the American people on how the protocols are being implemented, including details on how the Administration plans to ensure the safety and legal rights of migrants. The letter was led by Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and signed by Hispanic Caucus leadership members Congressman Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44), Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), as well as 12 additional Congressional Hispanic Caucus members.
February 6, 2019
WASHINGTON— Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, released the following statement after attending the president's State of the Union address at the Capitol tonight:
February 6, 2019
WASHINGTON— Today, leaders of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members urged the Bipartisan Bicameral Homeland Security Conferees to oppose increases in funding for ICE and CBP for the purposes of immigration detention, Trump’ deportation force and the border wall. Members specifically asked Conferees to hold ICE and CBP accountable through the appropriations process and to limit ICE and CBP’s ability to transfer or reprogram funds from other accounts in order to build a wall or border barriers, increase detention, or ramp up enforcement. The letter was led by Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and signed by 20 additional Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members.
February 4, 2019
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, announced the Chairs of the 13 CHC Task Forces that will work to advance CHC’s bold legislative agenda, allow CHC Members to work together on policy priorities, and address issues facing Hispanic and immigrant communities.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressional Hispanic Caucus to Hold Media Availability Prior to State of the Union
February 4, 2019
WASHINGTON— The Congressional Hispanic Caucus, led by Chair Joaquin Castro (TX-20), will hold a media availability prior to the State of the Union address to introduce their guests and discuss how the Trump Administration’s destructive policies are impacting Hispanic American communities, immigrants, and their families.
February 2, 2019
WASHINGTON— Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, released the following statement:
February 1, 2019
WASHINGTON— Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, released the following statement in response to the Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General Report “ICE Does Not Fully Use Contracting Tools to Hold Detention Facility Contractors Accountable for Failing to Meet Performance Standards:”
January 29, 2019
WASHINGTON—Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus sent a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Judiciary Chairman Lindsay Graham, and Judiciary Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein urging the Senate to oppose the nomination of William Barr for U.S. Attorney General. The letter was signed by Congressional Hispanic Caucus Leadership, including Chairman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), First Vice Chair Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Second Vice Chair Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44), Whip Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Freshman Representative Veronica Escobar (TX-16).
January 28, 2019
WASHINGTON—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, released the following statement in response to the Congressional Budget Office’s Economic Impact Report on the Government Shutdown:
January 25, 2019
WASHINGTON—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, today put out the following statement on the President’s announcement to reopen the government: