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
August 13, 2012
Presidente Barack Obama anunció que el Departamento de Seguridad Interna (DHS por sus siglas en inglés) no deportaría a ciertos jóvenes indocumentados elegibles bajo el DREAM Act
August 13, 2012
President Obama announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would not deport certain DREAM Act–eligible undocumented youth. These youth will be given a type of temporary permission to stay in the U.S. called “deferred action.”
June 25, 2012
Ahora, más que nunca, está claro que nuestro país necesita soluciones reales y permanentes y que el Congreso debe aprobar una reforma migratoria integral.
June 25, 2012
Today, the Supreme Court clearly directed the State of Arizona, and states with similar anti-immigrant laws, that immigration is in the exclusive purview of the federal government.
June 15, 2012
“We commend the president for taking this necessary action to stop the unfair and unnecessary hardship that has been placed on young people who have never committed any offense."
June 15, 2012
"I commend President Obama for taking action to avoid further injustices against young people who have so much to contribute to our country."
May 22, 2012
"Our country needs reform that can only be achieved with a bipartisan effort. Comments like those made by Mr. King set back our nation and set back legislators who are seriously working toward real, bipartisan solutions."
May 16, 2012
Washington D.C.: Today, the congresswomen of the Congressional Hispanic, Black and Asian Pacific American Caucuses held a press conference to express strong opposition to the Cantor/Adams VAWA reauthorization bill, which would roll back protections for battered immigrant women, Tribal victims, college students and LGBT victims.
May 8, 2012
The Cantor/Adams bill marks the first time that a major VAWA bill was drafted without input from the service providers, law enforcement agencies and prosecutors on the front lines.
April 26, 2012
"he Congressional Hispanic Caucus is always open to commence meaningful dialogue about immigration reform."