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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CHC Chair Statement on President’s Disastrous Budget
May 23, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement on President Trump's budget proposal:
"President Trump's budget is a clear indication that this Administration stands with corporations and not with working families who are trying get ahead.
Issues:Task ForcesCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border IssuesTrade, Commerce, and ManufacturingTechnology and InfrastructureEducation and VeteransHealthcareDiversity and InclusionEconomic Development and Workforce
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CHC Urges School Boards to Protect Children from Aggressive Immigration Enforcement
May 18, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After reports that federal immigration agents showed up at a Queens, New York elementary school to inquire about a fourth-grade student, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham and CHC Members sent a letter to National School Boards Association President Kevin E. Ciak.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues
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CHC Texas Members Denounce SB4 “Show me Your Papers” Law
May 10, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) members representing Texas released the following statements denouncing Texas' anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4 (SB4) law:
CHC First Vice-Chair Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20): "The state legislature's passage of SB4 was a dark moment for Texas and for our nation.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues
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CHC Calls for Removal of USCIS Ombudsman Julie Kirchner
May 10, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan and Members of the CHC sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kelly calling for the immediate removal of Julie Kirchner as USCIS Ombudsman.
As stated in the letter, "Given that Ms.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues
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CHC Chair Statement on Cinco de Mayo
May 5, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border IssuesDiversity and Inclusion
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Tri-Caucus Chairs Submit Amendments to Omnibus Bill
May 2, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to increase transparency, defend civil rights, and keep the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accountable to their mission, the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus – Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep.

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues
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CHC Chair Releases Analysis of Trump’s Impact on Hispanic Community
April 28, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released an analysis of the Trump's Administration negative impact on the Hispanic community.

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border IssuesTrade, Commerce, and ManufacturingTechnology and InfrastructureEducation and VeteransHealthcareDiversity and InclusionEconomic Development and Workforce
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CHC Chair Reacts to DHS Sec. Kelly & Deportation of DACA Recipient
April 18, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Rep.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues
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CHC Chair Urges DHS Secretary to Stop Tearing Apart Immigrant Families
April 13, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security John F.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
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CHC Chair Statement on ‘New Trump Era’ of Immigration
April 12, 2017
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement in response to Attorney General Jeff Session's announcement that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will focus even more resources on immigration offenses:

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues