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
Insider NJ | September 11th, 2025
CHC Leadership’s Amicus Brief Assisted D.C. District Court in Blocking IRS Disclosure of Taxpayer Information to ICE
Democrats pitch citizenship for illegal immigrants who cleaned up ground zero
Washington Examiner: Anna Giaritelli | September 11th, 2025
House Democrats have proposed a bill that would allow illegal immigrants who helped clean up ground zero in New York City the chance to become U.S. citizens.
SCOOP: Hispanic Caucus Seeks Firewall Between Pentagon and ICE
MIGRANT INSIDER: Pablo Manriquez | September 10th, 2025
Washington — The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is pushing a slate of immigration-related amendments as the House takes up the annual defense authorization bill, staking out opposition to what they describe as the militarization of immigration enforcement.
EL DIARIO: Marielis Acevedo Irizarry | September 9th, 2025
Nueva York – Múltiples organizaciones que defienden los derechos de los migrantes y otras partes interesadas, algunas de las que tienen presencia en Puerto Rico, tronaron contra la decisión de la Corte Suprema que facilita que se realicen arrestos migratorios en Los Ángeles, California, con base en perfil racial o sin causa razonable.
Hispanic Democrats Compare SCOTUS Permitting ICE Raids to Segregation
Breitbart: John Binder | September 9th, 2025
Democrats of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus are comparing the Supreme Court’s recent order permitting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce federal immigration law in Los Angeles, California, to Plessy v. Ferguson which endorsed racial segregation. In response, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep.
Latino Leaders Condemn Supreme Court Ruling on Immigration Stops
The Latino Newsletter: Julio Ricardo Varela | September 8th, 2025
Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat: “This disgraceful decision is a throwback to the Supreme Court at its worst: The Insular Cases, Dred Scott, Plessy vs. Ferguson. The idea that a person can be harassed and potentially jailed because of their appearance, accent or employment is an incredibly dangerous precedent.
UNIVISION: Marcos Martinez Chacon | August 31st, 2025
El gobierno de Trump reactivó a partir de junio la aplicación de una regla que exige que los conductores de transporte de carga demuestren dominio del idioma inglés para conducir en Estados Unidos.
Políticas de Donald Trump, un freno a la llegada de turistas al Mundial 2026
EL CEO | August 30th, 2025
Donald Trump ha cambiado el proceso para obtener la visa lo que complicó la llegada de 6 millones de turistas para el mundial 2026.
Black and Brown solidarity subverts divisive narrative behind Trump's immigration agenda
Chicago Sun Times: U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia | August 13th, 2025
Chicago’s history is deeply rooted in the immigrants and diverse communities who have contributed to making it a thriving city, starting from its founder, Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable, a Black Haitian immigrant.
ICE Agent Caught on Camera Disguised as a Construction Worker
The Intercept: Nick Turse | August 11th, 2025
“If you uphold the peace of a democratic society, you should not be anonymous,” said Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-NY, the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.