Rep. Sylvia Garcia Hosted Immigration Forum in Collaboration with Several Community Organizations

HOUSTON, TX — Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia hosted an Immigration Forum today, August 21^st, 2019, where she updated constituents on her work in Washington, DC advocating for Latino and immigrant communities in the Texas 29^th Congressional District. She spoke about the different pieces of legislation she has introduced or voted on to reform the immigration system, protect DREAMers and TPS and DED recipients, increase accountability from immigration detention facilities, and shield immigrant communities from the Trump Administration's anti-immigrant policies. She also answered constituent questions and provided information about how her office can be of service to the community with immigration related questions.

Several community organizations were also in attendance. Representatives from each organization touched upon recent developments relating to Trump's immigration policies and offered additional information on how they can be helpful to families that need help with immigration related cases.

WHEN:

Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 21^st, 2019 at 6:30 PM CT

WHERE:

Magnolia Multi-Service Center, 7037 Capitol St., Houston, TX 77011, USA

WHO:

Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia, 29^th Congressional District of Texas

Elizabeth Bille, Texas State Director, NALEO Educational Fund

Jill Campbell, Managing Immigration Attorney, BakerRipley

Cesar Espinosa, Executive Director, FIEL

Andrea Guttin, Legal Director, Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative

Rafael Pantoja, Senior Police Officer, HPD; Host of HPD Comunidad y Confianza Radio Show

Benito Juarez, Manager of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, Office of New Americans and Immigrant Communities with City of Houston

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Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2018, becoming the first Latina ever to represent Texas 29th Congressional district.