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
More on Immigration and Border Issues
Roll Call: Chris Johnson | April 8, 2025
Meanwhile, Democratic Reps. Delia Ramirez of Illinois and Nydia M. Velázquez of New York, both members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, held a news conference Tuesday on Capitol Hill to bring attention to the El Salvador prison where Trump has sent and continues to send migrants accused of being members of an international gang.
USA Today: Eduardo Cuevas | April 8, 2025
In a letter to Treasury Department officials, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on Tuesday urged the department to uphold its "clear legal mandate" to protect taxpayer information and reject the "illegal use" of ITIN for immigration enforcement.
Politico: Shia Kapos | April 7, 2025
Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García joins in the inaugural podcast “Tu Caucus,” produced by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The show opens with García and two other lawmakers sharing their immigrant stories. Then they dug into policy. García said prioritizing Medicaid/Medicare “will help Democrats regain the house in 2026.”
For Immediate Release:
Date: March 11, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Adopts Official Positions on Immigration and Mass Deportations
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on the CHC's official adoption of policy positions on immigration and mass deportations.
For Immediate Release:
Date: March 5, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Delivers Powerful Democratic Spanish-Language Response to the President’s Joint Address
Washington, D.C. – Tonight, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Adriano Espaillat responded to President Trump’s recent joint address with a strong and unwavering Spanish-language Democratic response.
For Immediate Release:
Date: February 4, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Commits to Keeping Administration Accountable, Fights to Maintain Key Immigrant Legal Aid Programs
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Justice Department’s (DOJ) decision to restore a host of critical legal access programs for adults and children moving through the immigration court system.
On Sunday, the DOJ walked back “stop work” orders it had issued to organizations running key legal aid programs after a coalition of nonprofit groups filed lawsuits on Friday.
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
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), released the following statement in response to President Trump’s stated plans to open a detention center to hold up to 30,000 immigrants in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, during the signing of the ‘Laken Riley Act’:
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:
"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.