The current chair, Adriano Espaillat, is a formerly undocumented immigrant with a solid political pedigree. But some members are questioning his leadership.
I think that there have certainly been abuses of Temporary Protected Status with respect to several countries, but Venezuelans are eligible for asylum under black-letter law, and there's no way that any Venezuelan should be sent back against their will to the control of the dictatorial regime from which they fled.
Ruben Gallego certainly seems to be doing his level best to fill the designer shoes of Kyrsten Sinema. Seems likely that he, too, will become a crypto bro like Kyrsten when Arizona voters run him out of the Senate. I'm already looking for another candidate to support in 2030.
Be careful who you vote for. Trump’s immigration police will not be so careful about who they pick up. Those who approve may find themselves caught in the net. Whether these immigrants can stay or must leave, what religion advocates treating people like animals? Anyone familiar with Matthew?
That poor girl's name has been exploited with her sad death. Even her parents asked the politicos to stop it. Now a dubious bill carries her name. Wonder how she would feel about that if she could tell us?
Not enough has been said about the Laken Riley ACT - it is very wrong and a disgrace that it is still not reversed; our Federalist Society lawyers and judges are a disgrace.
It is good to see some in Congress waking up and figuring out they need to have bi-partisan cooperation to act against some of the actions against their constituents. I'm surprised that AOC isn't on board big time - not surprised that the unintelligent (like Boebert and her GED) don't have the guts to speak up. MAGA has many hateful ideas and good will prevail - after we beat down Musk and the Oligarchs. Do not buy Tesla or Amazon or Amazon pharmacy.
I have been wondering about Espillat since he is my rep. Good information, but not sure what I think. May be headed for too little-too late from the CHC.
It's an interesting read Adrian and one i find myself torn/troubled over. We (all of us and especially the democrats/Biden/et al) knew full well, immigration was an explosive powder keg that was going to become trump's golden ticket.
Now that it has blown up in our faces; here we sit arguing/debating the next big step? I'm sorry, but does that make any sense now? Too much? Too little?
I would argue loudly...too late. I know we all love to call trump supporters foolish, but at this moment in time, those of us who have been advocates for immigrants now find ourselves facing the wrath of man who doesn't give two shits about anything other than himself.
Perhaps, in retrospect, Biden, the Hispanic caucus and everyone else with their shorts in a bunch should have made this issue a priority in 2021 or 2022; rather than 6 or 8 months before the election I know, water over the damn, but we are all drowning in this watershed moment.
If we survive this, hopefully our foolishness of ignoring problems becomes a teachable moment.
That the CHC was “willing” to “work with [Trump] Republicans” shows that it - or its leader - is not serious at all. No one “works” with a dictator or oligarch … only for.
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus and “its relatively sluggish response” probably reflects all responses these days—betrayal - although to be expected from Trump - is always shocking … even to the point of inertia. Which, I suppose, IS the point after all.
It isn't just the Hispanic voters that voted for trump who are about to learn that "Elections have consequences". Everyone who voted for trump are going to learn that lesson in one way or another. The true Magats will revel in it, but the rest will be taught the hard way, impacted in ways too numerous to predict at this point.
They all have my compassion, but even those of us who didn't vote for trump will be hurt, and those are the ones that will have my compassion even more.
Sadly, I don't see any painless ways left to convince people of that lesson. I only hope and pray that we will have free and fair elections in the future, in order to correct course when people awaken to what they have wrought.
I certainly understand where you're coming from. But the beauty of each of us being individuals is that we can decide for ourselves how we choose to react. While I understand the anger and resentment, and it is well-deserved, I choose to keep true to who I am and have been my entire long, long, Boomer life!
That crossed my mind - just wanted check! BTW - my Progressive-Left sister will extend zero sympathy to trump voters either. I have no "holier than thou" attitude about it. I think it's justified.
Not surprising, Trump has/is blowing up many of the old alliances in both parties. CHC probably needs to get some younger leadership……like most of Congress.
From what stats I've seen, the majority of Latino voters voted against him.
Had the rest of the electorate matched the breakdown of the Latino vote, we'd now be enjoying calmer days with President Harris.
I too am frustrated (and beyond) with many of our fellow Americans. Please consider not using such a wide brush to tar any group of our like-minded neighbors. Thank you, brother
I think that there have certainly been abuses of Temporary Protected Status with respect to several countries, but Venezuelans are eligible for asylum under black-letter law, and there's no way that any Venezuelan should be sent back against their will to the control of the dictatorial regime from which they fled.
Ruben Gallego certainly seems to be doing his level best to fill the designer shoes of Kyrsten Sinema. Seems likely that he, too, will become a crypto bro like Kyrsten when Arizona voters run him out of the Senate. I'm already looking for another candidate to support in 2030.
Be careful who you vote for. Trump’s immigration police will not be so careful about who they pick up. Those who approve may find themselves caught in the net. Whether these immigrants can stay or must leave, what religion advocates treating people like animals? Anyone familiar with Matthew?
That poor girl's name has been exploited with her sad death. Even her parents asked the politicos to stop it. Now a dubious bill carries her name. Wonder how she would feel about that if she could tell us?
Not enough has been said about the Laken Riley ACT - it is very wrong and a disgrace that it is still not reversed; our Federalist Society lawyers and judges are a disgrace.
It is good to see some in Congress waking up and figuring out they need to have bi-partisan cooperation to act against some of the actions against their constituents. I'm surprised that AOC isn't on board big time - not surprised that the unintelligent (like Boebert and her GED) don't have the guts to speak up. MAGA has many hateful ideas and good will prevail - after we beat down Musk and the Oligarchs. Do not buy Tesla or Amazon or Amazon pharmacy.
I have been wondering about Espillat since he is my rep. Good information, but not sure what I think. May be headed for too little-too late from the CHC.
That's a lot of insight and I appreciate reporting that leaves me unsure of where I stand.
It's an interesting read Adrian and one i find myself torn/troubled over. We (all of us and especially the democrats/Biden/et al) knew full well, immigration was an explosive powder keg that was going to become trump's golden ticket.
Now that it has blown up in our faces; here we sit arguing/debating the next big step? I'm sorry, but does that make any sense now? Too much? Too little?
I would argue loudly...too late. I know we all love to call trump supporters foolish, but at this moment in time, those of us who have been advocates for immigrants now find ourselves facing the wrath of man who doesn't give two shits about anything other than himself.
Perhaps, in retrospect, Biden, the Hispanic caucus and everyone else with their shorts in a bunch should have made this issue a priority in 2021 or 2022; rather than 6 or 8 months before the election I know, water over the damn, but we are all drowning in this watershed moment.
If we survive this, hopefully our foolishness of ignoring problems becomes a teachable moment.
I'm not holding my breath.
That the CHC was “willing” to “work with [Trump] Republicans” shows that it - or its leader - is not serious at all. No one “works” with a dictator or oligarch … only for.
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus and “its relatively sluggish response” probably reflects all responses these days—betrayal - although to be expected from Trump - is always shocking … even to the point of inertia. Which, I suppose, IS the point after all.
"Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good." Voltaire
They knew what Trump was going to do with DEI. Didn't anyone tell them, they were one of DEI's targets?
I imagine that there were some Jews looking forward to the robust Social Democrat regime. Until they were led to that cattle car.
It isn't just the Hispanic voters that voted for trump who are about to learn that "Elections have consequences". Everyone who voted for trump are going to learn that lesson in one way or another. The true Magats will revel in it, but the rest will be taught the hard way, impacted in ways too numerous to predict at this point.
They all have my compassion, but even those of us who didn't vote for trump will be hurt, and those are the ones that will have my compassion even more.
Sadly, I don't see any painless ways left to convince people of that lesson. I only hope and pray that we will have free and fair elections in the future, in order to correct course when people awaken to what they have wrought.
"They all have my compassion,"
they have NONE of my compassion. they should get full frontal maga 24/7
I refuse to let trump, his minions, or his supporters rob me of my humanity. But to each his own!
I respect that- good for you. But you have to ask yourself if the feelings are mutual - feel that they just want to own you
I certainly understand where you're coming from. But the beauty of each of us being individuals is that we can decide for ourselves how we choose to react. While I understand the anger and resentment, and it is well-deserved, I choose to keep true to who I am and have been my entire long, long, Boomer life!
May I ask why "The Coke Brothers"? Very curious!
Mom - your faith & hope inspire me. Thank you
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It's a pun on the Koch brothers, who contributed a lot to our current predicament.
That crossed my mind - just wanted check! BTW - my Progressive-Left sister will extend zero sympathy to trump voters either. I have no "holier than thou" attitude about it. I think it's justified.
Not surprising, Trump has/is blowing up many of the old alliances in both parties. CHC probably needs to get some younger leadership……like most of Congress.
You mean Chuck Grassley is not in his prime? Or Mitch "Stroker" McConnell?
Well Hispanic voters went with "Tromp". now they're getting full frontal maga. What exactly are they torn about?
From what stats I've seen, the majority of Latino voters voted against him.
Had the rest of the electorate matched the breakdown of the Latino vote, we'd now be enjoying calmer days with President Harris.
I too am frustrated (and beyond) with many of our fellow Americans. Please consider not using such a wide brush to tar any group of our like-minded neighbors. Thank you, brother
They *switched* to tromp in substantial numbers (vs Biden). They egos were too brittle to vote for a Black woman. Womp womp for them.
Will any of this matter once PINO Trump and President Musk succeed in murdering our Democratic Republic?
"Death by a thousand cuts" means you have to stop being cut...