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Rep. Grijalva Praises Recent Court Decisions Demanding Accountability from the Trump Administration

March 11, 2019 Press Release
Recently the U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit ruled that immigrants can appeal expedited removal orders in the federal court system, ensuring that they have more chances to make their cases for asylum. In addition, another federal judge ruled that the Trump Administration is responsible for the separation of children from their families before the zero tolerance policy, allowing their inclusion in a class-action lawsuit against the Trump Administration's ?zero-tolerance' policy.
Issues:
Immigration

Rep. Grijalva and Rep. Lowenthal Lead Congressional Letter on U.S. Firearms Sales to Mexico

March 7, 2019 Press Release
Today, Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva and Rep. Alan Lowenthal sent a letter with 22 other Members of Congress to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging him to address issues concerning the exportation of U.S. firearms to Mexico and implementing a system to ensure that firearms do not end up in the hands of human rights abusers and criminals.
Issues:
Foreign Policy

Rep. Grijalva Passes His First Amendment in New Congress to Respond to Voter Suppression Attempts in Arizona

March 7, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON— Today, Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva offered an amendment to H.R. 1, the For The People Act, to protect Americans who vote by mail. The amendment would ensure voters are able to return their mail-in ballots to a polling place on Election Day. After the amendment passed, Rep. Grijalva issued the following statement:

Issues:
Civil Rights and Liberties

Rep. Grijalva Statement on TPS Extension for Selected Countries

February 28, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON— Today, the Department of Homeland Security extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for residents from El Salvador, Nicaragua, Haiti, and Sudan until January 2, 2020. Previously, the Trump Administration attempted to terminate the temporary status of TPS holders, but that decision was blocked by the courts. In response, Rep. Raúl M.

Issues:
Immigration, Civil Rights and Liberties

Rep. Grijalva Votes for Common-Sense Gun Reform

February 27, 2019 Press Release
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, which will mandate universal background checks for all gun purchases by closing loopholes that exist in current law, and tomorrow the House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 1112, which will close the Charleston Loophole that permits gun dealers to sell firearms to individuals when an FBI background check takes longer than three days.

Rep. Grijalva Votes to End Trump's Fake National Emergency

February 26, 2019 Press Release
Today the House of Representatives passed H.J.Res.46, a privileged resolution that would end President Trump's national emergency declaration.
Issues:
Immigration

Rep. Grijalva on Spending Deal: "I Will Not Reward Trump's Racism and Obstruction"

February 14, 2019 Press Release
Today, the House of Representatives voted on a spending deal concerning Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding. In addition, President Trump signaled that he will declare a national emergency to build the border wall. In response, Rep. Grijalva issued the following statement:
Issues:
Immigration, Arizona

Grijalva, Warren, Murkowski, & Cole Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Suicide Crisis in Native Communities

February 13, 2019 Press Release
Representatives Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Tom Cole (R-Okla.) and Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today re-introduced the bipartisan Native American Suicide Prevention Act in the House and Senate.
Issues:
Native American Communities, Arizona

Rep. Grijalva Leads Members of Congress in Letter to FBI Demanding Investigation into the Trump Organization's Dubious Employment Practices

February 13, 2019 Press Release
Today, Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva led a congressional letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation urging FBI Director Christopher Wray to open a federal investigation into the allegations that the Trump Organization hired undocumented workers, helped them procure false documents, and presided over a culture of coercion and intimidation in the workplace.
Issues:
Immigration, Civil Rights and Liberties

Rep. Grijalva Sends Letter to DHS and DOD, Demands Immediate End to Concertina Wire in Nogales

February 8, 2019 Press Release
Today, Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and Department of Defense Acting Secretary Patrick Shanahan demanding an immediate end to the use of dangerous concertina wire along the border barrier in downtown Nogales, Arizona.
Issues:
Immigration, Arizona

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