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

CHC ON HOLDER WALKOUT
June 28, 2012
Press Release
It is obvious that the investigation into Fast and Furious was politically motivated and not a serious attempt to get at the truth
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
LA DECISION DE LA CORTE SUPREMA DE JUSTICIA SOBRE LA LEY ANTI-INMIGRANTE DE ARIZONA
June 25, 2012
Press Release
Ahora, más que nunca, está claro que nuestro país necesita soluciones reales y permanentes y que el Congreso debe aprobar una reforma migratoria integral.
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
SCOTUS S.B. 1070 DECISION
June 25, 2012
Press Release
Today, the Supreme Court clearly directed the State of Arizona, and states with similar anti-immigrant laws, that immigration is in the exclusive purview of the federal government.
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CONGRESSWOMEN OF TRI-CAUCUS SPEAK OUT AGAINST HOUSE VAWA BILL
May 16, 2012
Press Release

Washington D.C.: Today, the congresswomen of the Congressional Hispanic, Black and Asian Pacific American Caucuses held a press conference to express strong opposition to the Cantor/Adams VAWA reauthorization bill, which would roll back protections for battered immigrant women, Tribal victims, college students and LGBT victims.

Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC ON VAWA REAUTHORIZATION
May 8, 2012
Press Release
The Cantor/Adams bill marks the first time that a major VAWA bill was drafted without input from the service providers, law enforcement agencies and prosecutors on the front lines.
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC ON CELEBRATION OF CINCO DE MAYO
May 4, 2012
Press Release

Washington D.C.: Today, CHC Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez (TX-20) and members of the CHC released the following statement in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates the historic Battle of Puebla, when the outnumbered Mexican military triumphed over the French Army in 1862:

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
May 2, 2012
Press Release
"Our Asian Pacific communities have produced influential leaders in business and culture, and have thrived despite the challenges that they have faced."
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
TRI-CAUCUS, NATIONAL IMMIGRATION FORUM SPEAK OUT AGAINST ARIZONA’S SB 1070
April 24, 2012
Press Release

Washington D.C.: The Chairs and members of the Congressional Hispanic, Black and Asian Pacific American Caucus joined with the National Immigration Forum to release the following statements regarding the hearing of United States v. Arizona before the U.S. Supreme Court this week.

Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
PARENTS REPORT: “COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE”
March 30, 2012
Press Release
To force hardship on American families is contrary with the ideals and standards of our country. Those who commit violent crimes should be a priority, but it's misguided to deport parents who are simply living in the United States."
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesHealthcareCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CESAR CHAVEZ'S BIRTHDAY
March 30, 2012
Press Release
"America is a better country, for all its people, because of the vision and leadership of Cesar Chavez. "
Issues:Education and VeteransHealthcareCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights