Press Releases

California Delegation Calls on Census Bureau to Detail How Accurate Count Will be Achieved

"In light of the challenges created by COVID-19, the fires burning across California, and the recent decision to end counting operations early, we ask that you provide additional detail about how a complete count will be achieved."

Bipartisan House Members Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs

"At a time of record unemployment and with increasing delays in immigration adjudications, we must do everything we can to ensure that USCIS can sustain its current workforce and keep operating at full capacity."

Tlaib, Nalder, Lofgren, Dingell and Kaptur Lead 80 Members of Congress in Urging Temporary Protections for Lebanese Nationals in Light of Beirut Blast

"We urge you to welcome to our country individuals and families permanently displaced by this disaster."

Nadler & Lofgren Lead House Democrats in Opposing Trump Administration Unlawful Rule Exploiting COVID-19 to Restrict Asylum

"Protecting public health and protecting individuals from persecution are not mutually exclusive. The United States must do both."

Neal, Nadler, Lofgren Call for Changes to Ease the Admission of Temporary Health Workers During the COVID-19 Emergency

"We urge you to recommend that the President modify Proclamation 10052 to exempt all health workers and researchers from the suspension on entry because they all serve the national interest."

Nadler & Lofgren Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Halt New DACA Applications

"Rather than using the Supreme Court’s DACA decision as an opportunity to do what’s right, the Trump Administration has chosen to take a first step towards revoking DACA protections and placing Dreamers at risk of deportation."

Lofgren, Nadler Demand Trump Admin Accepts New DACA Applications

“Your Administration’s refusal to carry out the Court’s directive is an illegal usurpation of authority in violation of the separation of powers,”

117 Members Demand Answers About Deployment of Unidentified Federal Law Enforcement Personnel and Ongoing Actions in Portland

"The deployment of roving units of secret police under the control of the President is an absolute affront to the Bill of Rights."

Nadler & Lofgren Condemn Trump Memo Excluding Undocumented Immigrants From Census Apportionment Count

"The President’s memorandum violates the plain text of the Constitution, which requires that all 'persons' be counted in the census and that congressional apportionment be based on the 'whole number of persons' in each state."

Nadler & Lofgren Lead 70 Members in Opposing Trump Administration Rule Restricting Asylum

"The Departments’ proposal creates a less inclusive, irregular, and inefficient asylum system."