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Oct. 4, 2019 Harris, Colleagues File Amicus Brief in Support of DACA in the Supreme Court Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 3, 2019 Heinrich to visit Luna And Dona Aña County Armories, recognize border community efforts; tour Las Cruces border patrol station Sen. Martin Heinrich
Sept. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Oversight and accountability must be restored to @DHSGov to address the humanitarian crisis and end the Trump administration's neglect of vulnerable migrant children and families at our border. Was proud to vote w/ @RepEscobar to make this happen" Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The humanitarian crisis requires urgent action. This week, I voted for critical legislation to protect migrant children and families from the horrific conditions and cruel treatment at the border. We must hold the Trump administration accountable for creating this crisis." Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Actor Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services - Lujan to Cuccinelli: Cancel Appearance Before Hate Group Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 20, 2019 Heinrich Statement On Trump Administration Transferring Public Land To Build Border Wall Sen. Martin Heinrich
Sept. 18, 2019 Casey, 26 Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's So-Called "Public Charge" Rule Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Lujan Introduces Marijuana Reform Legislation to Protect Immigrant Communities Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 17, 2019 Wyden, 26 Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's So-Called "Public Charge" Rule Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 17, 2019 Feinstein, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's "Public Charge" Rule Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's reckless, anti-immigrant policies are to blame for the humanitarian crisis along the border. And it's only getting worse. That's why @HouseDemocrats passed legislation to establish humanitarian standards for immigrants crossing the border." Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Chairman Shelby, Vice Chairman Leahy, Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Tester - Bennet, Colleagues Urge Senate Leaders to Block Trump Administration's Attempts to Unilaterally Transfer Homeland Security Funds to ICE/CBP Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Announce Independent Watchdog Investigation Into Trump Admin's Efforts To Seize Privately Held Land To Build Southern Border Wall Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Fear. Feeling abandoned. PTSD. The Trump administration is terrorizing CHILDREN. President Trump is responsible for this abandonment of basic human values, and we must hold him accountable for it." Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "New Mexico bases stand to lose $125 million in funding -- all because President Trump is stealing critical funding and shortchanging our service members to pay for his reckless wall. Our service members and military bases deserve better." Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's latest attack on immigrant families: A costly, inhumane rule that could lead to INDEFINITE detention of immigrant children and families. This will traumatize children. We must demand better and demand #JusticeForOurChildren." Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "NEWS: Court upholds Trump asylum restrictions in New Mexico. This is heartbreaking news." Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "#DACA has helped more than 800K legally work, go to college, & build successful lives here in the US. #DREAMers our neighbors, family, & friends. If you're a DACA recipient eligible for renewal, please update your status today" Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It's painful to watch the Trump administration target communities and separate children from their parents -- no child should have to live in that state of fear. President Trump is lashing out against immigrants and it's incredibly dangerous and cruel." Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Lujan Demands Resignation of Border Patrol Chief Sen. Ben Luján
July 23, 2019 Hearing of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee - Opening Statements of Sen. Udall, Heinrich on Mistreatment of Children at the Border Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 22, 2019 Udall, Heinrich, Brown Introduce Bill to Ensure Humane and Safe Conditions and Treatment for People in CBP Custody Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "Refugees are not a threat. And they will always be welcome. President Trump's policies are the true threat here -- and we know he's pushing this hateful agenda for his own political interests. We won't be fooled and we will fight for what is right." Sen. Ben Luján
July 19, 2019 Letter to the President - Carper, Coons to President Trump: Use Emergency Border Funds Only for Humanitarian Purposes Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Assistant Speaker Lujan, Chairman Castro Demand Answers from Trump Administration on ICE Raids Sen. Ben Luján
July 17, 2019 Following Trip to Southern Border, Brown Introduces Bill to Ensure Humane, Safe Conditions and Treatment for People in CBP Custody Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "It is not a crime to seek asylum in our country. President Trump's illegal attempts to change our asylum laws are just the latest reprehensible action put forward by an administration hellbent on turning our backs on the world. We will not stand for it" Sen. Ben Luján
July 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Hon. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs - Congress Needs Additional Oversight Of Treatment Of Migrant Children In Custody Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 2, 2019 Tweet - "This is a HUGE win! The citizenship question was a bigoted ploy designed to intimidate and undercount our immigrant communities. But the law was on our side!" Sen. Ben Luján
June 28, 2019 Heinrich Encourages DACA Recipients To Continue Seeking Renewals Sen. Martin Heinrich
June 26, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Secure $30 Million For Border Communities & Organizations Providing Humanitarian Relief To Asylum Seekers Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Make no mistake: President Trump created this humanitarian crisis -- and under his watch, children are dying and families are being separated. Tonight, I am voting to help relieve the communities that have stepped up in the absence of leadership from the Trump admin." Sen. Ben Luján
June 25, 2019 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show - Transcript: "House expected to vote tonight on border." Sen. Ben Luján
June 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks 7 years since @BarackObama announced that DREAMers, the young people who came to America as children, would be given stability under the law. President Trump has done everything possible to undermine that decision since." Sen. Ben Luján
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "@HouseDemocrats acted on our commitment to protect & provide stability for our nation's DREAMers. I was proud to vote in support of the #DreamAndPromiseNow Act -- for the DREAMers in New Mexico & across the country. We are all Americans in our hearts." Sen. Ben Luján
June 4, 2019 Lujan Statement on Vote to Protect DREAMers Sen. Ben Luján
May 15, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Reintroduce Legislation to Address Root Causes of Central American Migration Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 14, 2019 Letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees - NM Delegation Sends Request To Reimburse Border Communities Providing Humanitarian Relief To Asylum Seekers Sen. Ben Luján, ...
May 14, 2019 Letter to Honorables Richard Shelby, Nita Lowey, Patrick Leahy, and Kay Granger - NM Delegation Request To Reimburse Border Communities Providing Humanitarian Relief To Asylum Seekers Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 8, 2019 Letter to Mr. Paul Enriquez, Environmental Branch Chief - Senators Udall, Heinrich Press CBP to Withdraw Proposal to Build 46 Miles of New Border Wall in Luna and Dona Aña Counties Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 7, 2019 Heinrich Statement On Anniversary Of Trump Administration's Family Separation Policy Sen. Martin Heinrich
April 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Sends Letter Calling for Federal Investigation into Armed Militia Groups on the Southwest Border with Luján, Haaland Sen. Ben Luján, ...
April 19, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Statement on Militia Group Illegally Operating in New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 7, 2019 Fox News "Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript: Interview with Ben Ray Lujan Sen. Ben Luján
April 1, 2019 Tweet - "The citizenship question is a political weapon that will silence Latino communities & block more than $6 billion for housing, infrastructure, and local government in New Mexico. We need accurate data and we need everyone to count #Census2020" Sen. Ben Luján
March 30, 2019 Tweet - "When we turn our backs on immigrant communities, our entire country pays the price. In New Mexico, we'd lose more than $54 million in taxes annually without DREAMers contributing to our economy and state! It's past time to pass the American Dream and Promise Act!" Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 14, 2019 Luján Statement on Government Funding Agreement Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 7, 2019 Letter to Honorable Members of the Department of Homeland Security Conference Committee - Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Urge Homeland Security Conferees to Oppose Additional Funding for Trump's Deportation Agenda Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Feb. 7, 2019 Heinrich Leads Border State Senators On Legislation To Improve Health & Safety In Remote Areas Of Southern Border Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 6, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Prevent Separation of Immigrant Families at the Border Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Date Title Politician
Oct. 4, 2019 Harris, Colleagues File Amicus Brief in Support of DACA in the Supreme Court Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 3, 2019 Heinrich to visit Luna And Dona Aña County Armories, recognize border community efforts; tour Las Cruces border patrol station Sen.Martin Heinrich
Sept. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Oversight and accountability must be restored to @DHSGov to address the humanitarian crisis and end the Trump administration's neglect of vulnerable migrant children and families at our border. Was proud to vote w/ @RepEscobar to make this happen" Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The humanitarian crisis requires urgent action. This week, I voted for critical legislation to protect migrant children and families from the horrific conditions and cruel treatment at the border. We must hold the Trump administration accountable for creating this crisis." Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Actor Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services - Lujan to Cuccinelli: Cancel Appearance Before Hate Group Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 20, 2019 Heinrich Statement On Trump Administration Transferring Public Land To Build Border Wall Sen.Martin Heinrich
Sept. 18, 2019 Casey, 26 Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's So-Called "Public Charge" Rule Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Lujan Introduces Marijuana Reform Legislation to Protect Immigrant Communities Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 17, 2019 Wyden, 26 Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's So-Called "Public Charge" Rule Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 17, 2019 Feinstein, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's "Public Charge" Rule Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's reckless, anti-immigrant policies are to blame for the humanitarian crisis along the border. And it's only getting worse. That's why @HouseDemocrats passed legislation to establish humanitarian standards for immigrants crossing the border." Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Chairman Shelby, Vice Chairman Leahy, Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Tester - Bennet, Colleagues Urge Senate Leaders to Block Trump Administration's Attempts to Unilaterally Transfer Homeland Security Funds to ICE/CBP Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Announce Independent Watchdog Investigation Into Trump Admin's Efforts To Seize Privately Held Land To Build Southern Border Wall Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Fear. Feeling abandoned. PTSD. The Trump administration is terrorizing CHILDREN. President Trump is responsible for this abandonment of basic human values, and we must hold him accountable for it." Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "New Mexico bases stand to lose $125 million in funding -- all because President Trump is stealing critical funding and shortchanging our service members to pay for his reckless wall. Our service members and military bases deserve better." Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's latest attack on immigrant families: A costly, inhumane rule that could lead to INDEFINITE detention of immigrant children and families. This will traumatize children. We must demand better and demand #JusticeForOurChildren." Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "NEWS: Court upholds Trump asylum restrictions in New Mexico. This is heartbreaking news." Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "#DACA has helped more than 800K legally work, go to college, & build successful lives here in the US. #DREAMers our neighbors, family, & friends. If you're a DACA recipient eligible for renewal, please update your status today" Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It's painful to watch the Trump administration target communities and separate children from their parents -- no child should have to live in that state of fear. President Trump is lashing out against immigrants and it's incredibly dangerous and cruel." Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Lujan Demands Resignation of Border Patrol Chief Sen.Ben Luján
July 23, 2019 Hearing of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee - Opening Statements of Sen. Udall, Heinrich on Mistreatment of Children at the Border Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 22, 2019 Udall, Heinrich, Brown Introduce Bill to Ensure Humane and Safe Conditions and Treatment for People in CBP Custody Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "Refugees are not a threat. And they will always be welcome. President Trump's policies are the true threat here -- and we know he's pushing this hateful agenda for his own political interests. We won't be fooled and we will fight for what is right." Sen.Ben Luján
July 19, 2019 Letter to the President - Carper, Coons to President Trump: Use Emergency Border Funds Only for Humanitarian Purposes Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Assistant Speaker Lujan, Chairman Castro Demand Answers from Trump Administration on ICE Raids Sen.Ben Luján
July 17, 2019 Following Trip to Southern Border, Brown Introduces Bill to Ensure Humane, Safe Conditions and Treatment for People in CBP Custody Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "It is not a crime to seek asylum in our country. President Trump's illegal attempts to change our asylum laws are just the latest reprehensible action put forward by an administration hellbent on turning our backs on the world. We will not stand for it" Sen.Ben Luján
July 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Hon. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs - Congress Needs Additional Oversight Of Treatment Of Migrant Children In Custody Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 2, 2019 Tweet - "This is a HUGE win! The citizenship question was a bigoted ploy designed to intimidate and undercount our immigrant communities. But the law was on our side!" Sen.Ben Luján
June 28, 2019 Heinrich Encourages DACA Recipients To Continue Seeking Renewals Sen.Martin Heinrich
June 26, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Secure $30 Million For Border Communities & Organizations Providing Humanitarian Relief To Asylum Seekers Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Make no mistake: President Trump created this humanitarian crisis -- and under his watch, children are dying and families are being separated. Tonight, I am voting to help relieve the communities that have stepped up in the absence of leadership from the Trump admin." Sen.Ben Luján
June 25, 2019 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show - Transcript: "House expected to vote tonight on border." Sen.Ben Luján
June 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks 7 years since @BarackObama announced that DREAMers, the young people who came to America as children, would be given stability under the law. President Trump has done everything possible to undermine that decision since." Sen.Ben Luján
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "@HouseDemocrats acted on our commitment to protect & provide stability for our nation's DREAMers. I was proud to vote in support of the #DreamAndPromiseNow Act -- for the DREAMers in New Mexico & across the country. We are all Americans in our hearts." Sen.Ben Luján
June 4, 2019 Lujan Statement on Vote to Protect DREAMers Sen.Ben Luján
May 15, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Reintroduce Legislation to Address Root Causes of Central American Migration Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 14, 2019 Letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees - NM Delegation Sends Request To Reimburse Border Communities Providing Humanitarian Relief To Asylum Seekers Sen.Ben Luján, ...
May 14, 2019 Letter to Honorables Richard Shelby, Nita Lowey, Patrick Leahy, and Kay Granger - NM Delegation Request To Reimburse Border Communities Providing Humanitarian Relief To Asylum Seekers Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 8, 2019 Letter to Mr. Paul Enriquez, Environmental Branch Chief - Senators Udall, Heinrich Press CBP to Withdraw Proposal to Build 46 Miles of New Border Wall in Luna and Dona Aña Counties Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 7, 2019 Heinrich Statement On Anniversary Of Trump Administration's Family Separation Policy Sen.Martin Heinrich
April 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Sends Letter Calling for Federal Investigation into Armed Militia Groups on the Southwest Border with Luján, Haaland Sen.Ben Luján, ...
April 19, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Statement on Militia Group Illegally Operating in New Mexico Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 7, 2019 Fox News "Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript: Interview with Ben Ray Lujan Sen.Ben Luján
April 1, 2019 Tweet - "The citizenship question is a political weapon that will silence Latino communities & block more than $6 billion for housing, infrastructure, and local government in New Mexico. We need accurate data and we need everyone to count #Census2020" Sen.Ben Luján
March 30, 2019 Tweet - "When we turn our backs on immigrant communities, our entire country pays the price. In New Mexico, we'd lose more than $54 million in taxes annually without DREAMers contributing to our economy and state! It's past time to pass the American Dream and Promise Act!" Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 14, 2019 Luján Statement on Government Funding Agreement Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 7, 2019 Letter to Honorable Members of the Department of Homeland Security Conference Committee - Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Urge Homeland Security Conferees to Oppose Additional Funding for Trump's Deportation Agenda Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Feb. 7, 2019 Heinrich Leads Border State Senators On Legislation To Improve Health & Safety In Remote Areas Of Southern Border Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 6, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Prevent Separation of Immigrant Families at the Border Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
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