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November 20, 2014
Getting a major new immigration initiative up and running in less than two months is a challenge. But much of the policy will be built on an existing program. Chu confirmed reports that the president would be expanding DACA to adults with the overarching goal making sure "that it is felons deported, not families." Altogether, an estimated 4 million to 5 million people could be affected, Chu said.
Issues:Immigration
November 20, 2014
Obama "was very serious about his commitment to immigration reform," Chu said after the dinner, where attendees ate fennel salad and a beef main course. "He said that there were those that said he should wait until after the budget bill … but he just felt that he owed it to all of those who have been waiting all this time to do something."
Issues:Immigration
November 20, 2014
"Basically, giving them a way to earn their legal status," Chu said, noting that the change could affect nearly 4 million people already living in the United States. "It's not a green card, but they can get a work permit."
Issues:Immigration
November 20, 2014
Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.), who chairs the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and attended Wednesday night's dinner, said the president "was very clear on the fact that we have to do this now and remain strong through this process."
Issues:Immigration
November 14, 2014
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) condemned Azerbaijan for a November 12th attack on an unarmed Armenian helicopter that claimed three lives.
November 13, 2014
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) called on President Obama to take executive action this year that would halt deportations, keep families together, and reduce visa backlogs.
Issues:Immigration
November 12, 2014
Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) applauded the announced climate change agreement between the U.S. and China.
Issues:Energy and Environment
October 28, 2014
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), along with Reps. Barbara Lee (CA-13) and Ami Bera (CA-07), led a letter to Senate Majority Harry Leader Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urging them to move quickly to confirm Dr. Vivek Murthy for Surgeon General of the United States.
Issues:Health Care
October 22, 2014
Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to celebrate the start of Diwali.
Issues:My Caucuses
October 10, 2014
In view of the San Gabriel Mountains, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) was praised by President Barack Obama as he declared more than 346,000 acres of national forest land there the nation’s newest national monument this morning.