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
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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CHC Chair Ruiz: We Will Use Every Tool at Our Disposal to Protect our Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Dr. Raul Ruiz issued the following statement on a new Republican-introduced immigration bill, the Dignity Act, which penalizes undocumented communities and includes a border wall:
For Immediate Release
Monday, February 7, 2022
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Highlights Key Resources for Noncitizen Servicemembers and Veterans
For Immediate Release
Thursday, January 27, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) joined a Presidential Delegation led by Vice President Kamala Harris to the Republic of Honduras to attend the inauguration of Her Excellency Xiomara Castro.
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) released the following statement after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a six-month pilot program in select cities where ICE law enforcement officers will begin to wear body worn cameras for pre-planned operations:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Senate Democrats released the FY2022 Budget Resolution text, which includes instructions for immigration reform provisions. Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Dr. Raul Ruiz, M.D. and CHC Immigration Executive Orders and Budget Reconciliation Sub-Task Force Co-Chairs Reps. Veronica Escobar and Adriano Espaillat released the following joint statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Members Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), the highest-ranking Latino in the U.S. Congress, and Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) have introduced a bicameral resolution recognizing the month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month. Following the introduction, CHC Chair Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) released the subsequent statement: