Espaillat, García, Correa, Escobar Hold Press Conference with Latino Leaders to Demand Lasting Protections for Undocumented Communities

Press Release

Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), in collaboration with Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Lou Correa (CA-46) and Veronica Escobar (TX-16) will host a press conference on Wednesday, October 20th at 12:00 p.m. (EDT) at the United States Capitol to demand lasting protections for undocumented communities. The event will be held as Democrats enter the final stage of negotiations on the Build Back Better Act and continue their work to bring transformational immigration reform to millions.

During the press conference, the Members will be joined by, Janet Murguía,President and CEO, UnidosUS; Frankie Miranda, President and CEO, Hispanic Federation; Sindy M. Benavides, Chief Executive Officer, LULAC; María Teresa Kumar, Founding President, Voto Latino; Héctor Sánchez Barba, Executive Director and CEO, Mi Familia Vota; Sergio Gonzales, Executive Director, Immigration Hub; and Kenneth Romero, Chair, National Hispanic Leadership Agenda.

WHO: Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)

Congressman José Luis Correa (CA-17)

Congressman Jesús (Chuy) García (IL-19)

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16)

Janet Murguía, President and CEO, UnidosUS

Frankie Miranda, President and CEO, Hispanic Federation

Sindy M. Benavides, Chief Executive Officer, LULAC

María Teresa Kumar, Founding President, Voto Latino

Héctor Sánchez Barba, Executive Director and CEO, Mi Familia Vota

Sergio Gonzales, Executive Director, Immigration Hub

Kenneth Romero, Chair, National Hispanic Leadership Agenda

WHAT: Press Conference Demanding Lasting Protections for Undocumented Communities

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021 | 12:00 - 12:45 PM EDT

WHERE: HOUSE TRIANGLE

U.S. CAPITOL, Washington, DC

Press conference will also be livestreamed on Twitter.

Media outlets should RSVP to Candace.Person@mail.house.gov

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