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Aug. 3, 2021 Border State Lawmakers Introduce Bicameral Bill to Bolster Infectious Disease Monitoring and Support Border Health Initiatives Sen. Ben Luján, ...
July 29, 2021 Luján Meets with President Biden and Vice President Harris to Discuss Protecting Dreamers Sen. Ben Luján
July 12, 2021 Luján Concludes Congressional Delegation Trip to Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia and Guatemala Sen. Ben Luján
June 15, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tracy Renaud, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Senator Baldwin Calls to Fix DACA Program, Address Delays Sen. Ben Luján, ...
June 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the U.S. - As VP Travels To Mexico And Central America, Leading Senate Democrats Boost Diplomatic Efforts To Address Causes Of Irregular Migration, Foster Stability In Central America Sen. Ben Luján, ...
May 4, 2021 Luján Tours HHS Shelter for Migrant Children Sen. Ben Luján
May 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Torres Leads 47 Lawmakers in Call for Legal Services for Immigrants Facing Deportation Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, ...
May 3, 2021 Heinrich Welcomes Biden Administration's Refugee Admissions Target Sen. Martin Heinrich
April 30, 2021 Heinrich Statement On Biden Administration Border Wall Announcement Sen. Martin Heinrich
April 28, 2021 Heinrich Statement On President Biden's Address To A Joint Session Of Congress Sen. Martin Heinrich
April 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Feinstein, Durbin, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Issue Updated Presidential Determination With an Increased Refugee Admissions Target Sen. Ben Luján, ...
April 13, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Lieu, Padilla, Warren, Castro: Citizenship for Essential Workers is Infrastructure Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, ...
April 13, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Padilla, Castro, Warren, Lieu: Citizenship for Essential Workers is Infrastructure Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, ...
April 13, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States - Castro, Padilla, Warren, Lieu: Citizenship for Essential Workers Is Infrastructure Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, ...
March 24, 2021 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 890 Sen. Ben Luján
March 6, 2021 Heinrich Secures $110 Million In Emergency Funding For Border Communities Sen. Martin Heinrich
Feb. 19, 2021 Luján Hosts Virtual Meeting with Migrant Hospitality Centers Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 18, 2021 Menendez, Sanchez Introduce Bicameral US Citizenship Act of 2021 to Overhaul American Immigration System Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Rep. Leger Fernández Statement On New Legislation to Restore Humanity In Immigration System Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
Feb. 5, 2021 Heinrich, Cornyn, Luján Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Authorize Reimbursements For Border Communities Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 21, 2021 Heinrich Commends Biden Action On Immigration Reform, Continues Fight To Pass Legislation To Protect Dreamers Sen. Martin Heinrich
Nov. 23, 2020 Following Udall, Heinrich Request, Federal Watchdog Releases Report Detailing Trump Administration's Efforts To Seize Private Land To Build Border Wall Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hon. Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Dir. of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Menendez, Booker Join Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin. Halt Deportations of Victims of Medical Malpractice by ICE Doctor Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Brown, Colleagues Urge DHS Inspector General to Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Dillingham, Director of the US Census Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Demand Answers from Census Bureau on How They Will Ensure Fair Count, Accurate Apportionment of Congressional Representation in Census Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Call On DHS Acting Secretary Wolf and Acting Deputy Secretary Cuccinelli To Step Down After Positions Deemed Legally Invalid Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to Damon Hininger, CEO of CoreCivic, the Hon. Donald Washington, Dir, of the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - New Mexico Congressional Delegation Seeks Accountability Following COVID-19 Outbreak at Cibola County Correctional Center Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rosen, Harris Lead Letter Calling on CBP to Fully Adhere to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, Protect Unaccompanied Children at the Southern Border Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin, Hirono, Colleagues To McConnell: Immigrants Are Essential & Deserve Support In COVID-19 Relief Legislation Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Trump Administration is openly defying #SCOTUS by refusing to accept new #DACA applications. President Trump calls himself the "law and order" president but refuses to follow the highest law in the land." Sen. Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We are a nation made stronger by our diverse histories and cultures. President Trump's hateful Muslim and African Ban hasn't made us any safer -- it's an abuse of power that must be reined in. That's why I voted to pass the #NoBanAct because hate has no place in our country." Sen. Ben Luján
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "It's been nearly a month since #SCOTUS ruled against the Trump administration's decision to end #DACA. @USCIS should begin accepting new applications in compliance with the Court's decision because, for Dreamers, #HomeIsHere." Sen. Ben Luján
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Harris Lead 33 Senators Administration Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased that the administration has heeded calls to drop its plan to deport international students enrolled in online-only courses. I was proud to join @RepJimmyPanetta in standing up for students and demanding that @ICEgov stop this extremist plan." Sen. Ben Luján
July 9, 2020 Letter to Matthew T. Albence, Deputy Director of the US. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secreatry of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Pressley, Lawmakers Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - House and Senate Democrats Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "International students enrich our classrooms and communities. President Trump's new student visa rules undermine public health and deprive all students of learning from those with different perspectives and experiences." Sen. Ben Luján
July 1, 2020 Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Maloney Joins Over 100 Members of Congress to Demand USCIS Accept New DACA Applications Sen. Ben Luján, ...
July 1, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Norcross, Booker Urge House and Senate Leadership to Strengthen Support for Children of Migrant Workers in the Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 23, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Mucarsel-Powell, Over 100 House Democrats And CHC Members Call On Senator McConnell To Stop Blocking The American Dream And Promise Act Sen. Ben Luján, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin Leads Entire Senate Democratic Caucus In Calling On Leader McConnell To Bring Bipartisan House-Passed Dream & Promise Act To Floor For A Vote Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Udall, Heinrich Call On President Trump To Stop Threatening Dreamers' Livelihoods, Establish Path To Citizenship Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the U.S. - Over 100 House Democrats and CHC Members Call on President Trump to Endorse American Dream and Promise Act, Permanently Protect Dreamers Sen. Ben Luján, ...
June 19, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Bennet, 42 Senate Democrats Call on Trump to Protect Dreamers Following Landmark Supreme Court DACA Decision Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressional Democrats Demand Trump Administration Reverse its Barrage of Policies Targeting Asylum Seekers Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday's SCOTUS #DACA ruling is an important victory for Dreamers. As I continue calling on the Senate GOP to pass the Dream and Promise Act, the Trump administration must also reinstate DACA and open new applications immediately. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Ben Luján
June 18, 2020 Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision on DACA Sen. Ben Luján
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today's #SCOTUS decision is a major victory for Dreamers whose lives were thrown into limbo by the Trump administration's anti-immigrant agenda. But we need a permanent solution -- the Senate must pass the Dream and Promise Act to affirm that #HomeIsHere." Sen. Ben Luján
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin, Duckworth Join Harris, Colleagues In Letter Demanding Answers On ICE & CBP Involvement In Policing Ongoing Protests Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago, @HouseDemocrats passed the American Dream & Promise Act to give #Dreamers and TPS holders a pathway to citizenship. Their home is here, and a majority of Americans agree it's the right thing to do. But today that bill languishes on @senatemajldr 's desk." Sen. Ben Luján
Date Title Politician
Aug. 3, 2021 Border State Lawmakers Introduce Bicameral Bill to Bolster Infectious Disease Monitoring and Support Border Health Initiatives Sen.Ben Luján, ...
July 29, 2021 Luján Meets with President Biden and Vice President Harris to Discuss Protecting Dreamers Sen.Ben Luján
July 12, 2021 Luján Concludes Congressional Delegation Trip to Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia and Guatemala Sen.Ben Luján
June 15, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tracy Renaud, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Senator Baldwin Calls to Fix DACA Program, Address Delays Sen.Ben Luján, ...
June 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the U.S. - As VP Travels To Mexico And Central America, Leading Senate Democrats Boost Diplomatic Efforts To Address Causes Of Irregular Migration, Foster Stability In Central America Sen.Ben Luján, ...
May 4, 2021 Luján Tours HHS Shelter for Migrant Children Sen.Ben Luján
May 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Torres Leads 47 Lawmakers in Call for Legal Services for Immigrants Facing Deportation Rep.Teresa Leger Fernandez, ...
May 3, 2021 Heinrich Welcomes Biden Administration's Refugee Admissions Target Sen.Martin Heinrich
April 30, 2021 Heinrich Statement On Biden Administration Border Wall Announcement Sen.Martin Heinrich
April 28, 2021 Heinrich Statement On President Biden's Address To A Joint Session Of Congress Sen.Martin Heinrich
April 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Feinstein, Durbin, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Issue Updated Presidential Determination With an Increased Refugee Admissions Target Sen.Ben Luján, ...
April 13, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Lieu, Padilla, Warren, Castro: Citizenship for Essential Workers is Infrastructure Rep.Teresa Leger Fernandez, ...
April 13, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Padilla, Castro, Warren, Lieu: Citizenship for Essential Workers is Infrastructure Rep.Teresa Leger Fernandez, ...
April 13, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States - Castro, Padilla, Warren, Lieu: Citizenship for Essential Workers Is Infrastructure Rep.Teresa Leger Fernandez, ...
March 24, 2021 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 890 Sen.Ben Luján
March 6, 2021 Heinrich Secures $110 Million In Emergency Funding For Border Communities Sen.Martin Heinrich
Feb. 19, 2021 Luján Hosts Virtual Meeting with Migrant Hospitality Centers Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 18, 2021 Menendez, Sanchez Introduce Bicameral US Citizenship Act of 2021 to Overhaul American Immigration System Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Rep. Leger Fernández Statement On New Legislation to Restore Humanity In Immigration System Rep.Teresa Leger Fernandez
Feb. 5, 2021 Heinrich, Cornyn, Luján Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Authorize Reimbursements For Border Communities Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 21, 2021 Heinrich Commends Biden Action On Immigration Reform, Continues Fight To Pass Legislation To Protect Dreamers Sen.Martin Heinrich
Nov. 23, 2020 Following Udall, Heinrich Request, Federal Watchdog Releases Report Detailing Trump Administration's Efforts To Seize Private Land To Build Border Wall Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hon. Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Dir. of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Menendez, Booker Join Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin. Halt Deportations of Victims of Medical Malpractice by ICE Doctor Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Brown, Colleagues Urge DHS Inspector General to Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Dillingham, Director of the US Census Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Demand Answers from Census Bureau on How They Will Ensure Fair Count, Accurate Apportionment of Congressional Representation in Census Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Call On DHS Acting Secretary Wolf and Acting Deputy Secretary Cuccinelli To Step Down After Positions Deemed Legally Invalid Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to Damon Hininger, CEO of CoreCivic, the Hon. Donald Washington, Dir, of the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - New Mexico Congressional Delegation Seeks Accountability Following COVID-19 Outbreak at Cibola County Correctional Center Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rosen, Harris Lead Letter Calling on CBP to Fully Adhere to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, Protect Unaccompanied Children at the Southern Border Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin, Hirono, Colleagues To McConnell: Immigrants Are Essential & Deserve Support In COVID-19 Relief Legislation Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Trump Administration is openly defying #SCOTUS by refusing to accept new #DACA applications. President Trump calls himself the "law and order" president but refuses to follow the highest law in the land." Sen.Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We are a nation made stronger by our diverse histories and cultures. President Trump's hateful Muslim and African Ban hasn't made us any safer -- it's an abuse of power that must be reined in. That's why I voted to pass the #NoBanAct because hate has no place in our country." Sen.Ben Luján
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "It's been nearly a month since #SCOTUS ruled against the Trump administration's decision to end #DACA. @USCIS should begin accepting new applications in compliance with the Court's decision because, for Dreamers, #HomeIsHere." Sen.Ben Luján
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Harris Lead 33 Senators Administration Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased that the administration has heeded calls to drop its plan to deport international students enrolled in online-only courses. I was proud to join @RepJimmyPanetta in standing up for students and demanding that @ICEgov stop this extremist plan." Sen.Ben Luján
July 9, 2020 Letter to Matthew T. Albence, Deputy Director of the US. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secreatry of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Pressley, Lawmakers Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - House and Senate Democrats Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "International students enrich our classrooms and communities. President Trump's new student visa rules undermine public health and deprive all students of learning from those with different perspectives and experiences." Sen.Ben Luján
July 1, 2020 Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Maloney Joins Over 100 Members of Congress to Demand USCIS Accept New DACA Applications Sen.Ben Luján, ...
July 1, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Norcross, Booker Urge House and Senate Leadership to Strengthen Support for Children of Migrant Workers in the Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 23, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Mucarsel-Powell, Over 100 House Democrats And CHC Members Call On Senator McConnell To Stop Blocking The American Dream And Promise Act Sen.Ben Luján, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin Leads Entire Senate Democratic Caucus In Calling On Leader McConnell To Bring Bipartisan House-Passed Dream & Promise Act To Floor For A Vote Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Udall, Heinrich Call On President Trump To Stop Threatening Dreamers' Livelihoods, Establish Path To Citizenship Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the U.S. - Over 100 House Democrats and CHC Members Call on President Trump to Endorse American Dream and Promise Act, Permanently Protect Dreamers Sen.Ben Luján, ...
June 19, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Bennet, 42 Senate Democrats Call on Trump to Protect Dreamers Following Landmark Supreme Court DACA Decision Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressional Democrats Demand Trump Administration Reverse its Barrage of Policies Targeting Asylum Seekers Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday's SCOTUS #DACA ruling is an important victory for Dreamers. As I continue calling on the Senate GOP to pass the Dream and Promise Act, the Trump administration must also reinstate DACA and open new applications immediately. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Ben Luján
June 18, 2020 Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision on DACA Sen.Ben Luján
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today's #SCOTUS decision is a major victory for Dreamers whose lives were thrown into limbo by the Trump administration's anti-immigrant agenda. But we need a permanent solution -- the Senate must pass the Dream and Promise Act to affirm that #HomeIsHere." Sen.Ben Luján
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin, Duckworth Join Harris, Colleagues In Letter Demanding Answers On ICE & CBP Involvement In Policing Ongoing Protests Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago, @HouseDemocrats passed the American Dream & Promise Act to give #Dreamers and TPS holders a pathway to citizenship. Their home is here, and a majority of Americans agree it's the right thing to do. But today that bill languishes on @senatemajldr 's desk." Sen.Ben Luján
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