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
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June 21, 2018
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered the following remarks in opposition to the anti-immigrant Goodlatte bill, H.R. 4760, "Securing America's Future Act," as part of a Motion to Recommit (MTR).
If adopted, the Democratic MTR would provide a permanent legislative fix for Dreamers by replacing the hyper-partisan Goodlatte bill with the strongly bipartisan Dream Act. If brought to the floor, the DREAM Act would swiftly pass on a bipartisan basis.
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June 15, 2018
Washington, D.C. - The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) joined House Democratic Leadership; members of the Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus; and Dreamers for a press conference this morning to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
June 14, 2018
Washington, DC – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus urges the House to oppose the ‘‘Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018'':
This bill would hold Dreamer protections hostage for Trump's purely political and wasteful $25 billion border wall.
June 12, 2018
Washington, DC – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) and several advocacy organizations released the following statements in reaction to the Trump Administration's decision to bar asylum to most victims of domestic abuse and gang violence.
CHC Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01):
"The horrific announcement by the Trump Administration deprives some of the most vulnerable victims of domestic and gang violence from
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June 12, 2018
Washington, DC – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement after the House of Representatives reached 216 of the 218 signatures needed to discharge a petition that would have forced a debate and vote on DACA legislation:
"I am deeply disappointed in Speaker Ryan, Majority Leader McCarthy, and Whip Scalise for derailing a legislative process that would have given the American public a debate and vote on legislation that addresses DACA.
May 31, 2018
Washington, DC – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement in reaction to reports that a transgender woman died while in the custody of U.S.
May 30, 2018
Washington, DC – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement in response to Trump policy that systematically separates families at the US-Mexico border:
"The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Justice Department's recent policy change in which all adults crossing between ports of entry are subject to criminal prosecution, even those fleeing violence and lawfully seeking asylum, is an inhumane, misguided and ineffective deterrent.
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May 26, 2018
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep.
May 23, 2018
Washington, DC – 21 Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), led by Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) and CHC Civil Rights Task Force Chair Representative Darren Soto (FL-09), sent a letter to Secretary Wilbur Ross outlining their concerns with proposed changes to the 2020 census. The inclusion of a citizenship question, as well as, unresolved issues from the 2010 Census jeopardizing the accuracy of the 2020 Census, potentially taking billions of dollars in federal funds and accurate congressional representation from communities across the country.
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May 18, 2018
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep.