I went to the hospital to see the victim, but we were not allowed by ICE agents to go in the room.
Adriano Espaillat
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Adriano Espaillat is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 13th congressional district since January 3, 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party and is notable for being the first Dominican-American to serve in the U.S. Congress. Espaillat has focused on various issues including immigration reform, affordable housing, and healthcare access during his tenure. He has been an advocate for the rights of marginalized communities and has worked to address the needs of his constituents in New York City.
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October 9, 2026
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Of course, it will be horrible that you send back people to a condition that doesn't safeguard their lives.
It is the influx of new ideas and new energy that makes our country different.
This nation, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary, still has promise. And I think immigration has been a central part of our ability to move forward as a nation.
I believe very strongly that it should be bipartisan. And, of course, there are three particular items that I think are easy to fix. Dreamers is one of them.
There are channels through which you can do it. We will continue to welcome people from all over the world.
I think immigration has been a central part of our ability to move forward as a nation.
The severe flooding on May 20 left many families and small businesses facing significant challenges, and this disaster declaration will provide critical relief to help them recover.
We are American, we belong here, and we will continue to defend birthright citizenship for generations to come.
I am the first Dominican American to be elected to the House of Representatives.
When I came to this nation as a young, immigrant boy, I never could have imagined I would be a member of Congress.
We need to be careful of fair weather friends that come around and say that the rent is too high.
The additional $70 billion in funding will only continue a detention and deportation industry that profits from human suffering.
The detention and deportation industry that profits from human suffering.
They are not criminals they… have been ripped from their families and thrown in here.
I'm going to be introducing legislation that would allow Governor Mikie Sherrill and any governor or any state to be able to come and inspect a federal detention center like this.
I have a court order here that allows me to come in. I will go in because the Constitution protects me.





