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Illinois U.S. Representative Jesus “Chuy” Garcia introduced the
Migration Stability Act along with Texas U.S. Rep. Greg Casar,
who said that immigrants should be able to cast ballots in
elections.
“We know [that] no matter where in the world you’re from, that
you are contributing to this country, that you deserve dignity
and respect from your leaders, and that you have right to a
vote,” Casar said.
Casar spoke at a news conference with members of Congress’
Haitian Caucus.
At a separate news conference, Casar introduced the Migration
Stability Act.
“To build a system where we have stable migration, by calling
for comprehensive legislation to address the root causes of
forced migration and displacement in this country while also
affirming the need for a true roadmap to citizenship for
immigrants here in the United States,” Casar said.
Garcia did not appear at the news conference held by Casar to
announce the proposal.
Both Garcia and Casar voted against the Violence Against Women
by Illegal Aliens Act, which would amend the Immigration and
Nationality Act to provide that foreign nationals who have been
convicted of or who have committed sex offenses or domestic
violence are inadmissible and deportable.
The bill passed with bipartisan support, but 12 Illinois
Democrats voted against it.
Lupe Castillo is challenging Garcia in Illinois’ Fourth
District. Castillo says Garcia is neglecting residents of the
district.
“I’m talking to the people here in the neighborhood and in the
suburbs. I ask them, ‘When is the last time you saw Chuy?’ They
haven’t seen him,” Castillo said.
Castillo said that before she launched her campaign, she never
heard from Garcia unless it was an invitation to an expensive
fundraiser.
“He goes to the unions. He goes to all the big people and
forgets about the little people, the people that make the
difference,” Castillo said. |
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