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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May 18, 2018
Washington, DC – On May 17th, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) joined CNN's Brianna Keilar to discuss the bipartisan discharge petition that would force a long-overdue vote on the House Floor to protect America's Dreamers and President Trump's recent comments on immigrants and immigration. Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video is here:
On the bipartisan discharge petition:
"These are real processes. We're serious about getting a vote and a debate, and we're serious about winning this issue.
May 17, 2018
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement after signing a bipartisan discharge petition to force a long-overdue vote on the House Floor to protect America's Dreamers:
"I'm especially proud to support the bipartisan "queen of the hill' effort because it represents the will of the American people. For far too long, hundreds of thousands of productive, contributing young people and their communities have been waiting for this Congress to do the right thing morally, socially and economically for our nation.
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May 16, 2018
Washington, D.C. – The leadership of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), led by U.S.
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May 11, 2018
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement on President Trump's chief of staff, Gen. John Kelly's disparaging comments regarding immigrants and immigration during an interview with NPR:
"The Chief of Staff's bigoted comments about immigrants seeking refuge are a slap in the face to the generations of people who have come from foreign lands to contribute to the richness of our nation. I would like to remind General Kelly that the intolerant and ignorant ideas he espoused from the White House are exactly the same comments and attitudes that were prevalent against all of our families.
May 11, 2018
Washington, D.C. –Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) and U.S. Representative Brendan Boyle (PA-13) led a letter signed by 11 Members of Congress to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Thomas D. Homan expressing serious concerns about reports that show the Philadelphia Field ICE Office arrests more immigrants lacking criminal convictions than any other ICE regional office.
"Mass arrests of immigrants with deep ties to our communities waste taxpayer resources and only serves to instill fear among families and communities," the Members wrote to Acting Director Homan.
May 8, 2018
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement on news reports that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has changed its policy to refer all adults crossing the border between ports of entry for prosecution.
May 4, 2018
Washington, D.C. — April 29th to May 5th marks National Small Business Week, when the country pays tribute to small businesses and entrepreneurs that fuel American prosperity. To mark the occasion, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement:
"This week the country pays tribute to the entrepreneurs and small business owners whose profound economic contributions to our neighborhoods and cities spur our nation's prosperity.
May 4, 2018
Washington D.C. — Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement on Cinco de Mayo:
"This American holiday represents more than just a single victory in battle. Today we honor the rich contributions made by Mexican-Americans to our nation's culture, society, and history and we recommit to the forward progress of the Hispanic community, whose culture, arts, heritage and history we celebrate."
"Since last year's Cinco De Mayo, the Trump Administration has continued its relentless attacks on Hispanic families. From going after DACA and TPS, to perpetuating irrational and harmful anti-immigration policies and rhetoric, this Administration's words and actions have made clear just how little regard they have for Hispanic Americans and immigrant families.
May 4, 2018
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it would terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) status of approximately 57,000 Hondurans living in the United States:
"The Trump Administration's decision to terminate TPS for nearly 57,000 Hondurans is abhorrent. This decision will rob our communities of contributing members who have been in the country legally for an average of 22 years. This latest attack on legal immigration will tear apart mothers and fathers from their U.S. citizen children, rob $10.9 billion from U.S. GDP over 10 years and undermine our interest in a stable and secure Central America.
"Ending TPS for Hondurans living in the U.S.
May 1, 2018
Washington D.C. — Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement in reaction to the numerous reports of the urgent situation at the San Ysidro port of entry where mothers with children, transgender women and others seeking asylum have been unable to be screened or apply:
"This Administration should be embarrassed and ashamed that our federal agencies are slow walking or altogether closing the door on women, men and children who are peacefully turning themselves over to the authorities to seek asylum from violence and economic strife. Seeking asylum in our country is not illegal, in fact, it is written into our immigration laws to ensure that those with a credible fear of persecution can present their case.
"Furthermore, U.S.