Releases & Statements

Crisis at the Border: Trump’s War on Immigrants Persists

SACRAMENTO – Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher (D-San Diego), Vice Chair, along with members of the Latino Caucus, as well as members of other Legislative Caucuses, including the API and Women’s Caucuses, will hold a press conference on Thursday, June 21st, 2018 at 10:30 am in Room 317 of the California State Capitol.

California Legislative Caucuses Unite Against Policies that Separate Families at the Border

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, members of the California Latino Legislative Caucus were joined in unity by immigrant rights organizations and leaders of the Legislative Black, Women’s, Asian/Pacific Islander, LGBT and Jewish Caucuses in denouncing Trump Administration policies that rip families apart at the border. The leaders also encouraged participation in tomorrow’s “National Day of Action for Children.”

SACRAMENTO, CA - On Thursday, May 31, 2018, at 9:00 am, members of the California Latino Legislative Caucus will hold a press conference in Room 317 in the State Capitol to highlight the upcoming “National Day of Action for Children” and discuss their unity in standing against Trump Administration policies that rip families apart at the border.

SACRAMENTO, CA - The California Latino Legislative Caucus today recognized Latino trailblazers at its 17^th Annual Latino Spirit Awards during an Assembly floor ceremony at the State Capitol in Sacramento, CA. Political cartoonist and producer Lalo Alcaraz delivered keynote remarks.

San Diego, CA – April 17, 2018 – Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, today issued the following statement in response to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors’ decision to file an amicus brief in support of the Trump Administration’s lawsuit against the State of California over three of its “sanctuary state” laws:
 

San Diego, CA – April 11, 2018 – In light of today’s decision by Governor Brown to accept federal funding to add approximately 400 California National Guard members statewide, Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), Chair of the Latino Legislative Caucus, issued the following statement:
 
“California has always been and remains a beacon of hope for immigrants from all countries and walks of life.
 

SACRAMENTO –Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) and Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, Chair and Vice Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, today announced the Latino Caucus’ 2018 policy priorities and priority legislation.

SACRAMENTO – Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher (D-San Diego), Vice Chair, along with other members of the Latino Caucus will hold a media briefing on Wednesday, April 4^th, 2018 at 10:30 am in Room 317 of the California State Capitol.

San Diego, CA – March 13, 2018 – California State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, today issued the following stat

SACRAMENTO –On behalf of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, Caucus Chairman Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) today issued the following statement regarding news reports that U.S. Attorney General Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III will visit Sacramento tomorrow (3/7) to make a major ‘sanctuary jurisdiction announcement.’