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
Punchbowl News | April 14, 2025
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is hoping to soon visit the Maryland man being wrongfully held in El Salvador’s notorious megaprison, CECOT.
El Pais: Patricia Caro| April 10, 2025
Baltimore Banner: Jade Tran | April 10, 2025
For Immediate Release:
Date: April 10, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
CHC Demands Answers from Trump Administration on Illegal Deportation of Maryland Father, Condemns Dangerous Abuse of Power
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is demanding the immediate return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father, husband, and union worker who was illegally removed to El Salvador despite having lawful protected status in the United States.
For Immediate Release:
Date: April 8, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Urges Treasury and IRS to Reject Use of Taxpayer Data for Immigration Enforcement
Washington, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Acting IRS Commissioner Melanie Krause expressing strong opposition to any agreement that would allow the IRS to share taxpayer information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for immigration enforcement purposes.
ABC News: John Gonzalez | April 9, 2025
She’s set to hold a press conference with CASA and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Her family and friends described her to 7News as a one-woman army, a wife dedicated to the freedom of her husband.
La Opinión: María Ortiz | April 8, 2025
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.