Immigration
(El Monte, CA) – U.S. Rep. Judy Chu today issued the following statement on the Department of Labor’s announcement that it will begin to consider requests to certify U Visa applications for immigrant victims willing to assist in the investigation and prosecution of qualifying crimes. This will allow immigrants who testify against employers for labor violations to get a temporary U visa.
Calls on leadership to bring up immigration measure during lame-duck session
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) participated in a Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on the Ethical Imperative for Reform of our Immigration System. The two-hour hearing featured testimony from four faith leaders of large, traditionally conservative denominations.
Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement that the Justice Department will file a lawsuit challenging Arizona’s SB 1070 as unconstitutional and is seeking a preliminary injunction against it before the law is set to take effect at the end of the month, as well as a permanent injunction:
Rep. Judy Chu spoke during Special Orders on the House Floor on Thursday, April 29, 2010 in favor of comprehensive immigration reform.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) took part today in a press conference announcing the introduction of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (CIR ASAP), alongside Congress members of different faiths and backgrounds who support the bill to reform our broken immigration system.