Immigration and Border Issues

The Immigration and Border Issues Task Force provides a national voice and leadership with regard to immigration and border issues, both within the halls of Congress and on behalf of diverse communities across the United States.

Members:
Rep. Luis Gutiérrez, Co-Chair
Rep. Loretta Sanchez, Co-Chair
Rep. Joaquin Castro
Rep. Juan Vargas
Rep. Filemon Vela
Senator Robert Menendez

CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat Red Lines on DHS Funding: Judicial Warrants and No Facemasks

February 10, 2026

Press Release

Para Divulgación Inmediata:

Fecha: 10 de febrero, 2026

Media Contact:

Rafael Berna. | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat Red Lines on DHS Funding: Judicial Warrants and No Facemasks

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues

CHC Hosts Inaugural Black History Month Afro-Latino Roundtable

February 6, 2026

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: February 6, 2026

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border IssuesEducation and VeteransDiversity and Inclusion

Tri-Caucus Leads 105 Members in Message to Trump: Fire Noem

February 6, 2026

Press Release

For Immediate Release:
Date: February 4, 2026

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border IssuesDiversity and Inclusion

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Adopts Non-negotiable Policy Positions on DHS Funding

January 28, 2026

Press Release

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | 202-841-4844 | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov

Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) membership adopted a set of policy proposals that must be seriously considered for a majority of the CHC to support any Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill.

Members voted on, and approved, the following proposals for DHS funding talks:

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Leadership Condemns Vote to Supercharge ICE

January 23, 2026

Press Release

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) leadership released the following statement in response to passage of the DHS funding bill:

Issues:Immigration and Border Issues

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Leadership Demands That ICE Get Off the Streets After Shooting Death in Minneapolis

January 7, 2026

Press Release

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) leadership released the following statement in response to the ICE deadly shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis:

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues

127 Members of Congress Urge DHS to Withdraw Harmful Public Charge Proposal

December 22, 2025

Press Release

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844