Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
The Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights Task Force works to protect the civil rights, housing and voting rights of the Latino community. The task force oversees issues such as the Voting Rights Act, hate crimes, and housing fairness.
Members:
Rep. José Serrano, Co-Chair
Rep. Norma Torres, Co-Chair
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
More on Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
Democrats pitch citizenship for illegal immigrants who cleaned up ground zero
Washington Examiner: Anna Giaritelli | September 11th, 2025
House Democrats have proposed a bill that would allow illegal immigrants who helped clean up ground zero in New York City the chance to become U.S. citizens.
Hispanic Democrats Compare SCOTUS Permitting ICE Raids to Segregation
Breitbart: John Binder | September 9th, 2025
Democrats of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus are comparing the Supreme Court’s recent order permitting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce federal immigration law in Los Angeles, California, to Plessy v. Ferguson which endorsed racial segregation. In response, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep.
Fights over trans student rights head back to court
POLITICO: Juan Perez Jr. | September 2nd, 2025
Education In the States — Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) said the Trump administration’s decision not to defend the HSI program will create an opening for future challenges and leaves other programs vulnerable.
UNIVISION: Marcos Martinez Chacon | August 31st, 2025
El gobierno de Trump reactivó a partir de junio la aplicación de una regla que exige que los conductores de transporte de carga demuestren dominio del idioma inglés para conducir en Estados Unidos.
ICE Agent Caught on Camera Disguised as a Construction Worker
The Intercept: Nick Turse | August 11th, 2025
“If you uphold the peace of a democratic society, you should not be anonymous,” said Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-NY, the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
Up Close 8/10/25: Nicole Malliotakis and Adriano Espaillat talk congressional redistricting battle
ABC 7 New York | August 10th, 2025
Also joining the show is Democratic Congressman Adriano Espaillat with his take on redistricting. He also talks about the race for New York City mayor.
THE HILL: Julia Manchester | August 1st, 2025
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) accused Texas Republicans of silencing Latino voters with their proposed redistricting plan in a letter first obtained by The Hill on Friday.
‘Devastating’ spending cuts: Advocates decry Trump tax law's harm to Latino communities
News From The States: Ariana Figueroa | July 29th, 2025
The massive tax and spending cuts package signed into law by President Donald Trump earlier this month will affect not only Latinos using federal safety net programs but also those living in communities vulnerable to environmental pollution, Democrats and advocates said during a Tuesday virtual press conference.
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Date: November 12, 2025
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