Immigration
September 24, 2015
Today, His Holiness Pope Francis addressed a Joint Meeting of Congress as part of a six-day tour to the United States – the first time Pope Francis has visited the country.
September 17, 2015
In honor of National Citizenship Day, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), made the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives today.
Issues:Immigration
September 4, 2015
On Tuesday, September 8, the House of Representatives will meet for the first time since breaking for the August District Work Period. As the 114th Congress resumes, Rep. Judy Chu released the following list of her legislative and in-district accomplishments.
August 25, 2015
In an interview on Monday, Jeb Bush defended his use of the term “anchor babies” by saying “frankly, it is more related to Asian people.” Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), the first Chinese-American woman elected to Congress and a co-sponsor of bipartisan immigration reform efforts, released the following statement.
Issues:Immigration
August 25, 2015
Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA), the first Chinese-American woman elected to Congress, accused Bush and others who use the term "anchor babies," of using "xenophobic fears to further isolate immigrants."
Issues:Immigration
August 10, 2015
Among lawmakers in attendance Tuesday were Democratic Reps. Zoe Lofgren of San Jose, Judy Chu of El Monte and Lucille Roybal-Allard of Los Angeles -- all outspoken critics of family detention who described visiting the facilities in Texas earlier this summer and speaking with mothers and children there.
Issues:Immigration
August 10, 2015
"ICE is supposed to be taking care of these detainees," said Rep. Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park), a lead writer of the letter. "We need to have greater oversight."
Issues:Immigration
July 28, 2015
The Congressional Progressive Caucus, along with Democratic Members of the House Judiciary Committee and support from the Congressional Tri-Caucuses, today held a forum on family detention.
Issues:Immigration
July 23, 2015
Today, the House of Representatives will consider H.R. 3009, the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act.
Issues:Immigration
June 24, 2015
On Tuesday, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) finished a two-day tour of the immigrant family detention centers at Karnes and Dilley in Texas.
Issues:Immigration