Joaquin Castro
U.S. Representative · TX-20 · Democrat
Statements and posts
184 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Castro Calls for the Release of San Antonio Dad in ICE Detention Center
Called for release of San Antonio man detained by ICE, announced oversight visit to detention facility.
“Octavio Daniel Cabrera Valdez was building a life for his family in San Antonio. He has an 8-year-old son and a 4-year-old daughter who depend on him.”
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NEW DATA: Castro Sounds Alarm Over Deportation of Dreamers with No Criminal Record as DACA Turns 14
Sounded alarm over ICE data showing 85 DACA recipients with no criminal record deported since January 2025.
“The Trump Administration’s mass deportation machine has betrayed our nation’s promise to Dreamers”
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Castro, Keating Demand Answers on Any U.S. Involvement in Ecuadorian Boat Strikes
Demanded answers on U.S. involvement in Ecuadorian boat strikes resulting in eight missing persons.
“The Committee specifically noted the alleged involvement of U.S. forces and called upon Ecuador and the United States to cooperate under Articles 14 and 15 of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. The Committee set a response deadline of April 27, 2026.”
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Castro Statement on San Antonio High School Student's Release from the Dilley Trailer Prison
Praised release of detained asylum-seeking high school student from Dilley detention center.
“Alejandro is just 15. He missed his last days as a sophomore at Churchill High School, where he played soccer. Thanks to the overwhelming support of his family, friends, coaches, teachers, and the entire San Antonio community, they were released.”
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Led 42 lawmakers demanding State Department transparency on Israel settlement spending.
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Castro Announces San Antonio High School Student Will Be Released from Dilley Trailer Prison
Announced release of San Antonio high school student from Dilley detention center.
“Alejandro missed his last days of 10th grade at Churchill High School and should have never been locked up. Thanks to all who pushed for their release. Keep speaking up, your voice is making a difference!”
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Demanded transparency from DHS on DNA collection practices at Dilley detention facility.
“During our visit, we learned that ICE collects DNA samples from individuals detained at the facility, including parents and children.”
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Castro Statement on San Antonio High School Student Detained in the Dilley Trailer Prison
Criticized ICE detention of high school student and asylum seeker at Dilley facility.
“I met with Alejandro at Dilley. He told me how much he misses his mother and was having trouble eating. They are asylum seekers and did everything the right way. They do not belong at Dilley—no child does. ICE should release them immediately and let Alejandro and his dad return home.”
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Castro Statement on Final Passage of Funding Bill
Voted against $70 billion ICE and CBP funding bill, citing agency abuses.
“Instead of giving billions of dollars more to what has become an abusive and rogue agency, Congress should work to lower the cost of healthcare, childcare, gas, and groceries. I voted no on this reckless funding bill.”
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Castro Pushes to End Child Detention and ICE Secrecy in Funding Bill
Submitted amendments to end child detention and reverse ICE restrictions on congressional oversight visits.
“Under Donald Trump, ICE has become a rogue and abusive agency. Masked agents are brutalizing our communities and locking away our children. ICE has become more secretive and has imposed punitive restrictions on Congressional oversight visits.”
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Reps. Castro, Barragán, Stanton Inspect Dilley Trailer Prison, Met with Children and Families
Inspected Dilley detention center and met with detained families, raising concerns about conditions and biometric data security.
“Right now, there are three kids under the age of three locked up at the Dilley trailer prison, and ICE is making it harder for members of Congress to conduct oversight and hear directly from families. ICE is becoming more secretive and restrictive.”
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CASTRO, KEATING LEAD LEGISLATION CALLING FOR TRANSPARENCY ON TRUMP ADMIN’S DEPORTATION POLICY
Introduced legislation requiring Trump administration to disclose third-country deportation agreements to Congress.
“The Trump Administration’s third-country deportation scheme is inhumane and senseless”
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Reps. Castro, Yakym Launch Bipartisan U.S.-Mexico Caucus
Launched bipartisan U.S.-Mexico Caucus to strengthen bilateral relations on trade and security.
“I am thrilled to announce the official launch of the U.S.-Mexico Caucus to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Mexico. Our shared border, history and interests—particularly in trade, migration, and security—make the creation of this caucus relevant now more than ever.”
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Castro Push to Add Texas and Latino Artists to National Recording Registry Lands 3 Additions
Celebrated Library of Congress selection of three Latino and Texas artists for National Recording Registry.
“This year, with the help of hundreds of people who submitted suggestions, my office nominated 29 Latino and 25 Texas songs and albums for inclusion into the National Recording Registry.”
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Led 30 House Democrats demanding State Department transparency on Israel's nuclear capabilities amid Iran War.
“We are in the fullest sense, fighting this war side by side with a country whose potential nuclear weapons program the United States government officially refuses to acknowledge. American service members continue to be deployed throughout the region.”
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Castro and Kaine Statement on Guatemala’s Attorney General Selection
Released statement supporting Guatemala's Attorney General selection process.
“President Arévalo must be free to choose from the nominee list as required by law.”
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Castro, Jayapal, Jackson, Meeks Demand Answers on State Department Obstruction of Oversight in Cuba
Demanded State Department answers on obstruction of congressional oversight in Cuba.
“Congressional delegations rely on the support and engagement of U.S. embassy personnel to better understand local conditions, assess policy impacts, and ensure that our diplomatic efforts align with broader national interests”
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Announced nominations of Texas and Latino artists for National Recording Registry.
“Latino and Texas artists have played an important role in contributing to our country’s musical canon”
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Demanded Trump administration transparency on Venezuela energy deal via GAO audit.
“Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that no formal audit agreement was in place, but his agency plans to engage outside auditors to review future payments.”
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Castro Statement on Trump’s Funding Request for Iran War
Opposed Trump's $350 billion funding request for Iran war as unauthorized and reckless.
“A vote to fund this illegal war is a vote for this illegal war. I will vote no.”
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Reps. Castro, Kim Advance Bill Out of Committee to Counter China’s Growing Influence
Advanced bipartisan bill to help U.S. allies screen foreign investment against Chinese influence.
“The United States has spent decades building robust tools to screen foreign investment for national security risks — but many of our partner countries have not, and that gap is being exploited by countries like China”
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Castro, Garcia, Ramirez, Krishnamoorthi Slam ICE for Targeting Dreamers
Criticized DHS for unlawful targeting and arrests of DACA recipients under Trump Administration.
“More than 530,000 individuals currently maintain active DACA protections nationwide. These young people live, work, and raise families in communities across our country… DACA recipients are screened for public safety concerns and are re-vetted every two years to maintain their status.”
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Castro Statement on Iran Strikes
Opposed Iran strikes, arguing the war serves other nations' interests, not America's.
“This war is being conducted without legal authorization, or consultation with the Congress. When the Congress returns to Washington, we must immediately vote on the War Powers Resolution to stop this war that the American people did not vote for and do not want.”
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Demanded full disclosure from ICE and Texas DPS regarding fatal shooting of U.S. citizen.
“For nearly a year, your agencies appeared to have participated in a cover up. Mr. Martinez’s life was tragically cut short, and his family deserves a full and complete understanding of the events leading up to his death. Mr.”
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Castro Statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
Criticized Trump administration for economic failures, health care costs, and ICE enforcement tactics.
“Tonight, President Trump boasted of a booming economy while families struggle to afford healthcare, childcare, rent, and groceries. He spoke of promoting peace while fanning the flames of conflict in Venezuela, Mexico, and Iran. He touted deporting criminals while ICE agents are targeting U.S.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.