On April 28th, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship considered the American Families United Act in a hearing called, "Why Don't They Just Get in Line? Barriers to Legal Immigration".

 

 

 

More details on the hearing can be found here. Highlights follow:

  • Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Chair Zoe Lofgren strong support for US citizens facing separation
  • Committee on the Judiciary Chair Jerry Nadler's statement mentioning the story of Dr. Kevin Kells (below)
  • Our champion Congresswoman Veronica Escobar's statement sharing Edgar Falcon's story (below) and announcing the introduction of the American Families United Act later in the week

Statements submitted to the record during this hearing in support of the American Families United Act follow:

  • Edgar Falcon, President of American Families United
  • Ray Canaba, Retired Supervisory Immigration Enforcement Agent, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
  • Jason Rochester, Member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Member of American Families United
  • Kevin Kells, PhD, Member of American Families United
  • Erika Orrantia, Member of American Families United
  • Gilbert Loredo, Member of American Families United