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
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:
"The recent ICE raids occurring in cities across the nation are deeply troubling and highlight the urgent need for immigration reform that prioritizes dignity and due process. These unwarranted raids have not only targeted hardworking individuals but, alarmingly, have also wrongfully targeted U.S. citizens and veterans.
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:
“‘All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdictions thereof, are citizens of the United States.’ That is a direct quote from the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution.
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 19, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
CHC Denounces Reported Threats of Unconstitutional ICE Actions, Vows to Defend Immigrant Rights and Dignity
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus leadership issued the following statement in response to reports of imminent unconstitutional ICE mass raids:
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 17, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat Calls for Swift Action on Wildfire Relief Amid Los Angeles County Devastation
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement today in response to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County:
“Our hearts are with the families and communities impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. These fires have already consumed over 40,000 acres, claimed dozens of lives, and displaced tens of thousands of residents across multiple localities.
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 16, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Chairman Adriano Espaillat Condemns H.R. 30, Stands with Domestic Violence Survivors
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, released the following statement opposing H.R. 30, a bill that threatens immigrant communities and survivors of domestic violence:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Nanette Barragán (CA-44) joined Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), along with Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Judy Chu (CA-28), inissuing the following statement condemning the false and dangerous lies about Haitian, Latino, and Asian immigrants.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus leadership issued the following statement opposing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (H.R. 8281), or the SAVE Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 7109, the Equal Representation Act, which would (1) require a question on the citizenship status of each member of a household as part of the decennial census, and (2) change the requirement in the U.S. Constitution’s Fourteenth Amendment to exclude non-citizens from the national head count used to apportion congressional seats in the House.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) led a letter to President Biden, calling for the swift release of the final “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing” (AFFH) rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The Tri-Caucus Chairs emphasize that the rule has the power to accelerate America’s mission to fulfill its promise of fair housing access and opportunities for all. The call highlights the pressing need for urgent comprehensive housing policies to further address systemic injustices and intensify efforts to rectify the history of housing discrimination against marginalized communities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Nanette Barragán and Vice Chair of Policy Darren Soto hosted a roundtable on housing with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations Dr. Kimberly A. McClain, members of House Democratic leadership, CHC members, and community stakeholders from various parts of the country.