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
April 24, 2012
Washington D.C.: The Chairs and members of the Congressional Hispanic, Black and Asian Pacific American Caucus joined with the National Immigration Forum to release the following statements regarding the hearing of United States v. Arizona before the U.S. Supreme Court this week.
April 19, 2012
"To empower the Latino community and provide a voice to the policies and issues we care about most, it is of the utmost importance for our community to register and turnout to vote."
March 30, 2012
To force hardship on American families is contrary with the ideals and standards of our country. Those who commit violent crimes should be a priority, but it's misguided to deport parents who are simply living in the United States."
February 27, 2012
"Mitt Romney's belief that Arizona's extreme immigration law, SB 1070, should be a nationwide model is disturbing and shows just how tone-deaf and disconnected he is to our country's fastest growing population."
January 25, 2012
I‘m glad the president believes that we have a lot of work to do. Even though there has been consistent private sector job growth for the past 22 months, unemployment levels are simply unacceptable. With 11% of Hispanics left jobless in the wake of a housing crisis and financial meltdown, President Obama and Congress must do everything we can to jump start our economy and to avoid creating another legacy of boom-and-bust cycles.
January 10, 2012
There is no doubt that Ms. Muñoz’s experiences working with Congress and advocacy organizations across the country will prove to be a benefit to the president.
January 3, 2012
Mitt Romney's comments show that he is woefully under informed about the contributions of hardworking DREAMers and is out of touch with the policy realities of immigration reform.
December 2, 2011
Congressional Hispanic Caucus to Meet with Secretary Napolitano Next Week
November 21, 2011
"This is what any state can expect when ill-conceived laws are enacted."
November 18, 2011
We all can agree that national security risks and convicted criminals should be the top priority for deportation and that their cases can be expedited.