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

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Tri-Caucus Chairs' Reaction to Tillis-Lankford SUCCEED Act
September 26, 2017
Press Release
Washington D.C. – The Chairs of Congressional Tri-Caucus – which is comprised of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statement on immigration legislation announced by U.S.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham Delivers Weekly Democratic Address
September 22, 2017
Press Release
September 8, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, delivered the Weekly Democratic Address.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
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CHC Chair Statement on H.R. 3697, Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act
September 14, 2017
Press Release
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement after members of the CHC voted to formally oppose H.R. 3697, the Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act:
"This legislation is an assault on the basic due process protections afforded to everyone in our nation.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
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CHC Statement on Meeting with President Trump Regarding the Protection of DREAMers
September 14, 2017
Press Release
Washington D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep.
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CHC, Whip Hoyer Announce Process to Launch a Discharge Petition to Force a Vote on the DREAM Act
September 7, 2017
Press Release

Washington D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) and House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement announcing that House Democrats are beginning the process to launch a discharge petition that would force a vote on the bipartisan, bicameral DREAM Act, which would provide a permanent solution to protect DREAMers.

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues
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CHC Chair Statement on Reports that Trump Will End DACA
September 5, 2017
Press Release
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
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CHC Chair Statement on Reports that Trump Will End DACA
September 4, 2017
Press Release
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01), released the following statement after reports surfaced that President Trump has decided to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program with a six-month delay period:
"If reports are true, then Mr.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
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CHC Disgusted by House GOP Plan to Cut Disaster Aid for Border Wall
August 31, 2017
Press Release
Washington D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Defends DACA Program
August 31, 2017
Press Release
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
CHC Chair Reaction to Trump's Arpaio Pardon and Transgender Military Ban
August 31, 2017
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 26, 2017
Washington, D.C. - The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep.
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