Castro Calls On ICE To Release El Paso Family Locked Away At Dilley Trailer Prison

Called on ICE to release El Paso family detained at Dilley facility.

“ICE should release the family immediately. Now is the time for Democrats to get to work, shut down the Dilley Trailer Prison, and end family detention once and for all.”

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Reps. Castro, Vasquez, Cisneros Introduce Resolution Recognizing Hispanic and Latino Servicemembers

Introduced resolution recognizing Hispanic and Latino servicemembers and calling for stronger military leadership.

“San Antonio, known as Military City, USA, is home to generations of military heroes”

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Castro Statement on Trump Administration Granting Flávio Bolsonaro U.S. Entry After Election Loss

Criticized Trump administration for granting U.S. entry to Brazilian politician Flávio Bolsonaro after election loss.

“The Trump Administration owes Congress answers on its role helping Bolsonaro flee Brazil in contravention of Brazilian law.”

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Castro Statement on Fifth Circuit Stripping Immigrants of Due Process Rights

Criticized Fifth Circuit ruling stripping immigrants of due process rights in detention.

“Today, the Fifth Circuit stripped immigrants facing detention in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi of their right to due process. People who have lived in our communities for years, even decades, can now be locked away with no chance to see a judge or ask for bond.”

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Castro Statement On Detention Of American Rabbis, Volunteers In The West Bank

Called for sanctions on Israeli settlers and entities supporting West Bank settlements.

“Congress should take up my bill, the Stop the Settlements Act, to impose sanctions on anyone driving settlements in the West Bank or Gaza, including construction companies and banks. It's backed by 59 members of Congress, including the bill's latest co-sponsors, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep. Robert Garcia, Rep.”

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Castro Nominates 25 Latino Recordings for Preservation in the Library of Congress

Nominated 25 Latino recordings for preservation in the Library of Congress.

“It is essential to continue to appropriately include and celebrate the contributions of Latino artists who are part of the American story”

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Reps. Castro, Ciscomani, Espaillat Renew Push to Honor Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Reintroduced bipartisan resolution honoring Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

“Quality education is the foundation of opportunity in this country”

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Support Grows For Stop The Settlements Act, Bill To Impose Sanctions On Drivers Of Settlement Expansion

Announced 53 co-sponsors for bill to sanction Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank.

“The Stop the Settlements Act would sanction anyone looking to take Palestinian land in the West Bank or Gaza”

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Reps. Castro, Cisneros Honor Hispanic and Latino Storytellers

Introduced resolution honoring Hispanic and Latino storytellers in film, television, and streaming.

“Latino artists have helped shape American film and television for generations, and Latinos are one of the largest and fastest-growing audiences in this country”

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Castro Challenges Trump To Visit Dilley Trailer Prison During San Antonio Visit

Challenged President Trump to visit Dilley family detention center during San Antonio visit.

“Donald Trump will be in San Antonio tomorrow. I invite him to visit the Dilley Trailer Prison and see for himself the trauma he is inflicting on children and babies, some as young as two months old.”

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Castro, Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats Issue Statement on State Department’s Partial Production of Venezuela Oil Deal Documents

Issued statement criticizing State Department's limited production of Venezuela oil deal documents.

“Congress cannot conduct meaningful oversight based on selective disclosures. Providing one document while withholding other central records raises further questions about what the administration is trying to conceal.”

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During San Antonio Field Hearing, Castro, Local Leaders Demand Accountability For ICE Operations And Proposed Warehouse

Hosted field hearing examining community impacts of mass deportation and ICE warehouse.

“San Antonio is one of the epicenters for ICE activity and ranks fourth in the nation for arrests”

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Celebrating Latino Book Review's 10th Anniversary

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Latino Book Review's 10th Anniversary. For the last 10 years, Latino Book Review has worked diligently to make sure Latino voices have their rightful place among the Nation's great contributors to arts and literature across the United States. Latino Book…

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Castro, Dean, Beyer, Casar, Jacobs, Escobar to Introduce Sanctions on Drivers of Settlement Expansion

Introduced bill to impose sanctions on Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank and Gaza.

“Under Netanyahu’s government, settlers are engaged in a violent land grab that’s ripping Palestinians from their land”

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Castro, Casar Lead 60+ Democrats Demanding Answers on Securing Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Children

Led 60+ Democrats demanding transparency in legal representation contracts for unaccompanied children.

“Children's Legal Protections Should Never Be The Currency Of Political Patronage”

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Castro Statement on Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez

Issued statement on ICE treatment of shooting victim Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez.

“ICE has shot and killed people before, including U.S. citizens, and lied about it. They have discredited themselves. There must be an independent investigation, and the ICE officers who shot Wilber in the back should be held accountable.”

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Castro Statement on Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez

Criticized ICE for forcing shot asylum seeker back to detention instead of hospital care.

“Despite losing movement on his left side and having a bullet lodged next to his spine, ICE has forced Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez out of the hospital and back to the South Texas ICE Processing Center in Pearsall, Texas. It is nothing more than a prison.”

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Reps. Castro, Meeks, Bera Demand Trump Administration Release Overdue Audit of Venezuelan Oil Fund

Demanded Trump administration release overdue audits of Venezuelan oil fund seized by prior administration.

“Senior Bureau Official Michael Kozak confirmed that KPMG has been commissioned as an independent auditor to review transactions flowing through this account. Mr.”

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Congressman Castro Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill

Supported Russia sanctions bill to aid Ukraine's defense against invasion.

“I have serious concerns that he would abuse the tariff authorities that this bill provides to pursue his own agenda and not use them in a way that would put pressure on those who buy Russian oil.”

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Water Resources Development Act of 2026

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the Chair and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for bringing this bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA 2026) to the House floor for consideration to address the needs of our communities in the water resources,…

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Congressman Castro Kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with Public Call for Latino and Texas Nominations to the National Recording Registry

Announced public nominations for Latino artists to be added to National Recording Registry.

“For many Latino families and communities, music plays an important role in our everyday lives and our most important moments”

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Castro Demands Transparency on Venezuela Oil Fund—Forces Vote to Subpoena Trump Administration

Motioned to subpoena Trump Administration for records on Venezuelan oil deal.

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Celebrating the 30th Ordination Anniversary of Father Jimmy Drennan

Mr. Speaker, today I rise in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Ordination of Father Jimmy Drennan. A leader guided by grace, hope and compassion. Father Jimmy's commitment to service embodies an unyielding dedication to ensuring the spiritual growth of our San Antonio community. Father…

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Congressman Castro Reunites with Liam Conejo Ramos, Tours Minneapolis Elementary School

Visited elementary school and met families separated during ICE operation.

“Kids deserve to be kids. We need to shut down Dilley and end child detention in America.”

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Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026

Mr. Speaker, this bill is a bad idea. It tramples on the rights of Americans in order to protect a foreign government from the consequences of its own actions. Let me give you some context. The West Bank is currently experiencing the worst year of settler violence ever recorded. Israeli settlers…

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