Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to increase transparency, defend civil rights, and keep the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accountable to their mission, the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus – Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Cedric Richmond (LA-02), and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) – submitted three amendments to the omnibus funding bill and released the following joint statement:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released an analysis of the Trump's Administration negative impact on the Hispanic community.

Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement in response to Attorney General Jeff Session's announcement that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will focus even more resources on immigration offenses:

Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement in response to Senate Republicans voting to change the Senate rules in order to advance the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham sent letters to 16 Democratic Governors urging them to provide immigrant communities with resources and information to better understand and cope with President Trump's hardline immigration enforcement actions.

As Rep. Lujan Grisham writes, "In this time of increased confusion and apprehension, immigrant families face impossible decisions and hardships. Now more than ever, it is critical that we provide these communities with resources and information that will help them and their families better understand their rights and options. I urge you to use every legal tool within your power to protect these families and to provide guidance and resources for immigrants as they prepare for possible separation from their families."