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
As National Guard deploys, Democratic Rep. Nanette Barragán sees 'sign of a dictator'
NPR| June 9th, 2025
Barragán: People feel that it's unnecessary. They feel this is the administration taking over. And it is. This is a sign of a dictator who takes over a National Guard against the governor's will, [and] against all elected officials' will. The presence of the National Guard in itself is sending that message, "we're here to take you over."
5 Lawmakers in California and New York Are Denied Access to Federal Detention Facilities
New York Times | June 9th, 2025
“Today, ICE violated all of our rights,” Mr. Espaillat said on Sunday. “We deserve to know what’s going on the 10th floor.” He added, “If there’s nothing wrong, there’s no reason we shouldn’t be able to go in to see it.”
The Texas Tribune: Terri Langford and Yuriko Schumacher | May 1, 2025
“What we're seeing really is historic decimation among the Hispanic community by this virus,” said Dr. Peter Hotez, Texas’ reigning infectious disease expert and physician, to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on Sept. 30, 2020.
SAN: Kalé Carey | April 29, 2025
Leaders of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and the Congressional Black Caucus issued a joint statement criticizing the order setting English as the official U.S. language. They described it as a “thinly veiled attempt” to discriminate against individuals with limited English proficiency. The groups also warned that it could restrict access to federal services for millions of Americans.
or Immediate Release:
Date: January 30, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Chair Espaillat and Vice Chair Castro Condemn Trump's Response to Tragic Plane Crash in Washington D.C.
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 30, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Chairman Espaillat Calls on Trump to Reverse Course on Detention Camps in Guantanamo Bay
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 28, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Chairman Adriano Espaillat Responds to Trump Cuts to Essential Federal Programs and Services
As a Member of the House Appropriations Committee, the Chair Opposes White House’s Attempt to Shred Funding for Vital Programs
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 27, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Lawmakers respond to ICE’s detention of documented individuals in Puerto Rico and a U.S. citizen military veteran in New Jersey without warrants
Lawmakers respond to ICE’s detention of documented individuals in Puerto Rico and a U.S. citizen military veteran in New Jersey without warrants
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 25, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Chairman Adriano Espaillat Condemns Ice Raids Targeting Working Families and Veterans
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Adriano Espaillat released the following statement in response to President Trump’s cruel Ice Raids:
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 20, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Statement on Trump’s Futile, Unconstitutional Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus leadership issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship: