Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S.Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY13) issued the following statement in recognition of César Estrada Chávez, on Cesar Chávez Day.
"Today, we honor César Estrada Chávez, a great civil rights activist who fought arduously for labor rights, anti-discrimination, and favorable immigration laws," said Rep. Espaillat.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), José E. Serrano (NY-15), and Don Beyer (VA-08) introduced new legislation aimed at protecting sensitive locations during immigration enforcement efforts.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, March 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. ET at the House Triangle outside the U.S. Capitol, Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), José E. Serrano (NY-15), and Don Beyer (VA-08) will introduce new legislation aimed at protecting sensitive locations during immigration enforcement efforts.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – El jueves, 30 de marzo de 2017, a las 11:00 a.m. ET, en el House Triangle fuera del Capitolio de los Estados Unidos, los congresistas Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), José E. Serrano (NY-15) y Don Beyer (VA-08) introducirán una nueva legislación para expandir las zonas seguras donde se prohíbe la aplicación de la ley de inmigración en varios lugares públicos.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. ET at the House Triangle outside the U.S. Capitol, Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), José E. Serrano (NY-15), and Don Beyer (VA-08) will introduce new legislation to expand safe zones to prohibit immigration enforcement efforts at various public locations.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) issued the following statement addressing concerns of legal and civil rights violations during the implementation of President Trump's immigration enforcement efforts. In a joint letter to DHS Secretary John Kelly, Reps.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in response to the "Empire State Kickback" provision in the Republican's failed attempt to make the American Health Care Act (AHCA) more palatable.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement and letter to Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky following the company's announcement of local-led tours through the Harlem neighborhood.
"As a Member of the United States Congress representing New York's 13th Congressional District that includes Harlem, I am deeply disappointed following the recent Airbnb announcement of the ‘Harlem Experiences' tour," said Rep. Espaillat.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in support of his legislation to require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers to wear body cameras when on duty:
"I introduced the ICE and CBP Body Camera Accountability Act to ensure that agents and officers of ICE and CBP wear body cameras when they are engaged in official operations," said Rep. Espaillat.