Immigration

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) are today introducing the Access to Counsel Act to ensure that U.S. citizens, green card holders, and other individuals with legal status can consult with an attorney,…

SEATTLE, WA — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) issued the following statement regarding how she would have voted on three bills passed in the U.S. House of Representatives while she is in India mourning the passing of her father: “Had…

SEATTLE, WA – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, issued the following statement in response to the executive orders issued today by President Trump related to Immigration: “Despite campaigning to lower…

SEATTLE, WA – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decision on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) is announcing her updated committee membership for the 119th Congress. Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appointed her to serve on the Steering and Policy Committee, the primary decision-making body for House Democrats. She will also…

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) announcement that they would extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela, Sudan, Ukraine, and El Salvador.  “Today’s announcement is welcome news. The…