House Democrats Support Legislation to Keep Military Families Together Regardless of Immigration Status

Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) speaks during a press conference following a tour in Border Patrol facilities and migrant detention centers for 15 members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in Clint, Texas, on July 1, 2019. Luke Montavon/AFP

Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) spoke on Capitol Hill on July 18 about legislation intended to keep military families together, regardless of their immigration status.

“We advocate here today and stand with the honorable military family members and spouses that are here with us and those that are not with us across the country,” said Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.), chairman of the CHC.