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(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: 

“Try as my Republican colleagues might to ignore our duty, it is the responsibility of the Legislative Branch to act on immigration reform.

“The longer Congress refuses to address our country’s outdated immigration laws and policies, the more we should anticipate lawsuits – such as this – against an Executive Branch that is trying to create solutions in the absence of Congressional action.

“I remain grateful that the Biden Administration has repealed Title 42 and MPP and has opened up legal pathways, but the challenges posed by an antiquated immigration system are not solely the responsibility of the Executive Branch. Congress must do its job and legislate, and I remain eager to work with my colleagues toward legislative solutions – like my bipartisan, comprehensive bill, the Dignity Act –  that will address our challenges at the southern border."