Immigration

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Statement on Announced ICE Raids

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(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued the following statement regarding reports of President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to conduct raids in cities across the United States this weekend, including Houston: “Public safety is the first responsibility of government. We must ensure that keeping the public safe…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Statement on the Situation on the Border

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(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued the following statement on the humanitarian situation at the U.S.–Mexico border: “I have the privilege of representing the residents of Houston and Harris County, one of the most diverse communities in the United States. As a community, we welcome newcomers from around the country and around the world. In fact, Harris…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Statement on the President’s Proposal to Close the U.S. – Mexico Border

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(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement concerning President Trump’s proposal to close the United States – Mexico border: “Closing the United States-Mexico border is not a solution — it is a problem,” said Rep. Fletcher. “In Texas alone, trade with Mexico represents an estimated $180 billion each year—and more than a third of Texas’…