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Mon Nov 20, 2023, 04:59 AM Nov 2023

Hispanics warn of dangerous trap in Ukraine-for-border talks

Source: The Hill

Hispanics warn of dangerous trap in Ukraine-for-border talks

BY RAFAEL BERNAL - 11/18/23 6:00 AM ET

Hispanics in Congress are snubbing discussions of tying Ukraine funding to GOP-backed asylum changes, but immigration advocacy groups, furious at the very suggestion, are worried that Latinos are unrepresented at the negotiating table.

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is steering clear of the ongoing Senate talks, which are premised on asylum reform proposals that obliterate every red line in the immigration advocacy agenda.

But outside advocates say Latino voices are necessary whenever Congress discusses issues that disproportionately affect Hispanics.

“We are alarmed and deeply concerned that key talks in Congress about border policies and the treatment of humanitarian migrants are happening without a single Hispanic lawmaker or ally in the room,” said Janet Murguía, president and CEO of UnidosUS.

“The stakes are too high ...

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Read more: https://thehill.com/latino/4314130-hispanics-ukraine-border-talks-asylum/

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