Immigration Court Bill Would Give Judges Independence, Tackle 1.6M Case Backlog
KQED

“You never know when immigration issues touch your community or your family,” [Lofgren] said. “We should all be for the rule of law, and that's what this is about."

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Zoe Lofgren introduces bill to remove immigration courts from attorney general control
The San Francisco Chronicle

The courts have been an increasingly dysfunctional piece of the nation’s immigration system, with ever-skyrocketing backlogs that keep immigrants seeking to stay in the U.S. in limbo for years... Advocates of making the courts independent say it’s a necessary step both to improve the effectiveness and the fairness of the courts.

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Bay Area Congresswoman proposes independent immigration court system
KTVU

"People should be able to navigate this system not only in a humane manner but in a fair manner, in a clear manner, where people are not only held accountable but there is transparency," said [Berto] Hernandez, [an immigrant youth coordinator with the California Immigration Youth Justice Alliance].

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Rep. Lofgren on bringing 'rule of law' to immigration courts
MSNBC's Jose Diaz-Balart Reports

Rep. Zoe Lofgren speaks on her motivation to create a bill to move immigration courts outside of the Dept. of Justice. "It's not independent, it's not fair, it's not orderly, and we want to bring the rule of law" to immigration courts, Rep. Lofgren states.

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ICYMI
  • Zoe was endorsed by DAWN - the Democratic Activists for Women Now. Click here to see all of their 2022 endorsements.
  • Zoe discussed the vibrant agricultural sector in the Central Coast with ag industry and community leaders in Salinas at events hosted by Norm Groot from the Monterey County Farm Bureau and Chris Valadez from the Grower-Shipper Association.
  • Zoe heard about the most top-of-mind issues in Monterey County from community leaders, including Supervisors Luis Alejo and Chris Lopez, Salinas Mayors Kimbley Craig, Gonzalez Mayor Jose Rios, Soledad Mayor Anna Velazquez King City Mayor Mike LeBarre, Greenfield Mayor Lance Walker, and Monterey County Administrative Officer Charles McKee.
  • Zoe joined the Teamsters Local 890 and the Monterey Bay Central Labor Council to discuss the latest efforts to protect workers' rights. (Photo below.)



UPCOMING

Zoe's 2022 Campaign Kick-Off Weekend
  • Saturday, February 26, 2022
    Breakfast in San Juan Bautista at 9:30am
    Brunch in Salinas at 11:30am
    Lunch in Watsonville at 1:30pm
  • Sunday, February 27, 2022
    Reception in San Jose at 5:00pm
  • Email [email protected] for more details.
 
 

 

Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren is a strong fighter for California’s values in Washington. As the Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, she has been on the front lines of expanding and protecting the Democratic Majority. Zoe has dedicated her career to fighting for our diverse communities and needs your help. Click here to donate to Zoe’s campaign →
 
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