Immigration and Border Issues

Washington, D.C. — Today members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus led by Chairman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) held a call with Hilton executives about the detention of migrant children in their hotels. After the call, Chairman Castro released the following statement:

"The Congressional Hispanic Caucus supports Hilton's commitment to stop using their hotels as detention centers that circumvent due process for migrant families and children," said Chairman Joaquin Castro, Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

SAN ANTONIO—Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Joaquin Castro (TX-20) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling against President Trump's decision to end the DACA program:

"The Supreme Court ruled with the American people and immigrant families against the cruelty and unlawfulness of the Trump administration."

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) issued the following on the GAO report that CBP violated appropriations law:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus led by Chairman Castro are calling on the Trump administration to cease the expulsion and removal of unaccompanied migrant children to Mexico and the Northern Triangle countries. In a letter sent to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Wolf, CHC Members raised concerns that the expulsion and removal of vulnerable children can exposes them to danger and greater risk of COVID-19 exposure.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, June 4^th, 2020, at 11am ET, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus led by Chairman Joaquin Castro will hold a press call with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer to mark the one-year anniversary of the House passing the American Dream and Promise Act, and call for Senator McConnell to bring H.R. 6 for a vote. They will be joined by Senators Durbin and Menendez, H.R. 6 co-author Congresswoman Velázquez, a DACA recipient, and a TPS holder.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Democratic Committee Chairs sent a letter to Health and Human Services Deputy Inspector General Grimm calling on him to investigate allegations that ICE is interfering with ORR's legal obligation under the Flores Settlement to place children in the least restrictive settings, including placement with suitable sponsors.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Democratic Committee Chairs sent a letter to Acting DHS Secretary Wolf and Acting ICE Director Albence calling on DHS and ICE to halt deportations of unaccompanied children and guarantee due process protections.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus led by Chairman Joaquin Castro are calling on the Trump administration halt deportation flights and urging the Administration to swiftly and safely release individuals in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, preserve regional stability, and save lives. In a letter sent to Secretary of State Pompeo and Acting Homeland Security Secretary Wolf, CHC Members raised concerns that the U.S.