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
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.
November 7, 2011
Chairman Gonzalez resonded to the news that Senators DeMint, Vitter and Sessions will offer a bill to prohibit President Obama from participating in lawsuits against states over recent immigration laws.
November 2, 2011
Chairman Gonzalez released this statement in response to comments made by Rep. Jeff Duncan (SC 3) comparing our country’s broken immigration system to a house without a door that allows "any kind of vagrant or animal" to come in.