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Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Appropriations Committees Border Supplemental that Includes Reimbursements to El Paso Taxpayers and Non-Profits
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“Since taking the oath of office, I have been working closely with local leaders and community advocates to ensure real steps are being taken in Congress to address El Paso’s needs during this challenging time. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Amendment to Prohibit Funds to Enforce the Department of Justices Zero-Tolerance Policy Passes House of Representatives
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“One year ago today, President Trump signed the ‘Affording Congress an Opportunity to Address Family Separation’ Executive Order, ostensibly halting separations in favor of indefinite family detention." Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Statement in Recognition of World Refugee Day
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“World Refugee Day comes this year at a time when President Trump and his administration continue their efforts to undermine the dignity and right to due process of thousands of children and families who are fleeing violence, poverty, and persecution. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Statement on the 154th Anniversary of Juneteenth
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“On June 19, 1865, the last African Americans born into slavery received the news of freedom. Since then, generations have fought for justice and equality moving us closer toward a more perfect union. Reps. Escobar and Maloney Seek Answers on Mistreatment of Pregnant Migrants
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In their letters to the committees, the Congresswomen state, “Migrants prosecuted under [“zero tolerance”] are remanded to U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) custody, where many pregnant women are reportedly experiencing lapses in prenatal and gynecological care that endanger both them and their child. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Statement on the 75th Anniversary of D-Day
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“On June 6, 1944, American and Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy to fight for democracy and liberation of the oppressed people of Europe. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Statement on House Vote to Protect Dreamers and TPS and DED Holders
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“I am proud to have voted to reject President Trump’s deportation machine and advance the American Dream by bringing relief and certainty to more than two million Dreamers and TPS and DED holders. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Statement on Dangerous Overcrowding at Paso Del Norte Processing Center
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“Today’s report is alarming and publicly confirms what I have witnessed firsthand for months: the conditions of our processing facilities strip migrants of their dignity and represent a serious danger to the health and safety of migrants and agents. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Statement on LGBTQ Pride Month
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“Although we have made great progress, there is still much work to be done. The Trump administration continues to attack the LGBTQ community and promote a discriminatory agenda that denies basic civil rights to many because of who they are or whom they love. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Statement on Special Counsel Muellers Press Conference
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“Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report and remarks are clear and should alarm every American. Russia, a foreign adversary, blatantly attacked our political system and the investigation did not exonerate President Trump of obstruction of justice. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
