Immigration and Border Issues

Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) issued the following statement in response to reports that Donald Trump attacked immigration from "shithole countries" like Haiti, El Salvador, and African countries:

"The President's statement is shameful, abhorrent, unpresidential, and deserves our strongest condemnation. We must use our voices to ensure that our nation never returns to the days when ignorance, prejudice, and racism dictated our decision making.

"Our nation's strength and the American Dream stem from our immigrant roots and diversity.

Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) issued the following statement in response to the preliminary injunction issued by California's Northern District Court on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals:

Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) issued the following statement following a White House Meeting focused on finding a permanent legislative solution for Dreamers:

"I was obligated to attend today's White House meeting so that my constituents and the millions of people that the Congressional Hispanic Caucus represents had a seat at the table as we work to enact a permanent legislative fix for Dreamers by January 19th. I am encouraged that the President assured me and the bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers in attendance that he was also committed to that goal.

"This is a crisis with lives on the line.

Washington, D.C. – Twenty-four members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus submitted a legal brief in support of several lawsuits challenging the Trump Administration's decision to waive more than 30 environmental laws to construct the border wall prototype and replacement projects in San Diego. Environmental organizations, as well as the state of California, have challenged the Administration's waiver –which applies in a 15-mile section of the border from the Pacific Ocean east to the Otay Mesa in San Diego county — as actions that are unconstitutional and beyond the powers of the executive branch. The amicus brief, submitted to the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the leadership of the CHC sent a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader McConnell urging them to pass legislation to protect Dreamers by January 19^th.

As the Members stated in the letter, "As Members of Congress continue to work together to reach a consensus to fund our government by January 19th, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus urges you to pass legislation to protect Dreamers as soon as possible."

They added, "Since the [DACA] program was terminated, 15,193 young people have lost these protections and fear possible deportation. This trend will continue at a pace of 122 young people per day until Congress acts.

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 200,000 Salvadorans living in the United States:

"The Trump Administration's heartless and devastating decision to end TPS for nearly 200,000 Salvadorans is yet another assault on the fabric of our nation. This choice underscores the cruelty of the President's mass deportation agenda.

"TPS recipients from El Salvador have lived in the United States for an average of 21 years; they are parents to over 190,000 U.S. citizen children, contribute to our economy and enrich our communities.

Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released this statement following a vote in the House of Representatives on the Republican Continuing Resolution:

"The House Republicans' decision to close their eyes to 800,000 Dreamers who were counting on them to do the right and moral thing this holiday season is devastating. Delaying passing a permanent, bipartisan solution like the Dream Act before the end of the year will continue to cause thousands of more Dreamers to fall out of status and become targets for detention and deportation, spreading more fear in communities across our nation.

Washington, D.C. – With only three legislative days left in the congressional calendar, Representative Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, released the following statement urging Congress to pass the Dream Act before the end of the year:

"It is unacceptable and irresponsible for Congress to delay passing the Dream Act when there is overwhelmingly strong support in both congressional chambers and among the public to protect Dreamers by years end. The reality is that every day this Republican-controlled Congress delays a vote on the Dream Act, 122 DACA recipients instantly and abruptly lose their ability to work and become targets for detention and deportation.