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joaquincastrotx.bsky.social
Texas Congressman. Democrat. Born, raised and represent San Antonio. Intelligence Committee (HPSCI) + Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC).
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Great to see some familiar faces on Capitol Hill yesterday during National Small Business Week, where we celebrated the Latino entrepreneurs who drive the economy forward. Thank you to Aquí and the Latino Community Foundation for advocating for our community.

submitted 16 hours ago • 1 comment

On March 26th at the ATA briefing @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social asked about Trump’s use of the Alien Enemy Act to deport alleged members of TdA Ratcliffe said he has no assessment that says we’re at war or being invaded by Venezuela. Gabbard fudged www.c-span.org/clip/house-c...

submitted 2 days ago • 2 comments

Even *if* you accept Stephen Miller’s (textually, historically, and morally indefensible) claim that undocumented immigrants are not entitled to due process, you’d *still* need due process to ensure that the individuals at issue are, in fact, undocumented. His argument fails even on its own terms.

submitted 2 days ago • 836 comments

For decades public media has been a free, invaluable source of news, entertainment, and educational programming for Americans. But now Donald Trump wants to shut it down. The reason? He doesn’t like the content. This is what authoritarian governments do.

submitted 5 days ago • 9 comments

Even Trump-appointed judges agree that the Administration is willfully abusing the rule of law. I am glad to see the courts standing up for due process and the rule of law.

submitted 6 days ago • 4 comments

Donald Trump relied on compliant ICE officers to obey illegal orders and deport three U.S. citizen children to Honduras. These ICE officials must search their conscience — and we, as Americans, must push back.

submitted 6 days ago • 11 comments

The Trump Administration illegally deported, against his mother’s will, a 4-year-old U.S. citizen with Stage four cancer. Tell me – what crime did this child commit? The rights of every American are endangered by this kind of lawless action by our government.

submitted 7 days ago • 22 comments

The Administration is working to dismantle agencies, like USAID and the Millennium Challenge Corporation, that were established by law. These actions do not make us safer, stronger, or more prosperous.

submitted 7 days ago • 12 comments

The Trump Administration illegally deported, against his mother’s will, a 4-year-old U.S. citizen with Stage four cancer. Tell me – what crime did this child commit? The rights of every American are endangered by this kind of lawless action by our government.

submitted 7 days ago • 22 comments

USCIS tricked a Kansas mom into showing up for a spousal interview for her green card appointment—it was a trap for ICE to detain her. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...

submitted 8 days ago • 57 comments

Thank you to @maldef.bsky.social for awarding me the Excellence in Government Service Award last week. From standing up for constituent rights, to community outreach and successful litigation, MALDEF has remained a pillar in our community.

submitted 8 days ago • 3 comments

Thank you to @connolly.house.gov for your many years of service and strong leadership for the people of Virginia and for all Americans – you always fight the good fight, and I know that will never change!

submitted 8 days ago • 1 comment

Unconstitutional deportations, a tanking economy, attacks on the most vulnerable, abuse of due process, and a rise in authoritarianism does not mean "America is back."

submitted 8 days ago • 86 comments

Today, I introduced a Resolution of Inquiry (ROI) to direct the Trump Administration to provide Congress with all records relating to the removal of individuals in the United States to El Salvador.

submitted 8 days ago • 8 comments

This targeted attack on the Spanish-speaking community will lead to more racial profiling and prevent hard-working Americans from participating in our economy and transportation industry. thehill.com/homenews/adm...

submitted 9 days ago • 9 comments

The Trump Administration has been very clear and given parents in this country no choice—we are going to deport you without due process. Leave your children behind or take them with you.

submitted 9 days ago • 8 comments

This line is going to stick with me for a very long time. “One of them is a 4-year-old with Stage 4 cancer who was deported without medication or the ability to contact their doctors…”

submitted 11 days ago • 317 comments

This arrest is another troubling attack on the judiciary and the rule of law. The Trump Administration continues its authoritarian campaign against its perceived enemies: universities, law firms, immigrants, political opponents, and judges, among others.

submitted 12 days ago • 13 comments

Just four months ago, I worked with Democrats and Republicans to enact a new law that improved MCC's effectiveness and transparency.   DOGE’s illegal actions to shut it down will not make America safer, stronger, or more prosperous.

submitted 13 days ago • 2 comments

San Antonio: There is still time to sign up for this Saturday’s Travel Fair. During the fair, you can apply for or renew your passport, enroll in TSA Pre-Check, or interview for Global Entry with conditional approval.

submitted 13 days ago • 2 comments

After a lengthy court challenge, the Texas Education Agency released its 2023 Texas school and district accountability results Thursday morning. Scores declined. txst.us/dgg8mf

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment

The Trump administration has begun dismantling the Millennium Challenge Corporation, a small independent agency that aids the economic development of poor but stable nations, according to five people familiar with the matter.

submitted 14 days ago • 46 comments

🧵The Trump Administration’s proposed State Department cuts do not make us safer, stronger, or more prosperous. This plan undermines our values and diminishes our role as a leader among nations. They have also been proposed without any consultation with the Congress, as required by law.

submitted 14 days ago • 6 comments

It was great to join @sylviagarcia.house.gov in East Aldine for a town hall to discuss the journey ahead to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and other benefits for our seniors. Thank you for joining us and sharing your stories.

submitted 15 days ago • 4 comments

Pete Hegseth continues to put our national security and service members at risk. He’s demonstrated that he’s not up for the job. He should either resign or be fired by the President.

submitted 16 days ago • 33 comments

Pope Francis was extraordinary, a leader who showed us love and light in a world full of darkness. He was a true advocate for the powerless and the marginalized. He never hesitated to speak out on injustice and didn’t mince words when others would.

submitted 16 days ago • 3 comments

Happy Easter!

submitted 17 days ago • 7 comments

Sending people to foreign prisons isn’t a debate about immigration policy. Telling private universities who they must hire and what they must teach isn’t about antisemitism. Destroying the economy thru tariffs isn’t about revitalizing American industry. It’s all about power and domination.

submitted 18 days ago • 41 comments

San Antonio: My office is hosting a Travel Fair on Saturday, April 26th. During the fair, you can apply for or renew your passport, enroll in TSA Pre-Check, or interview for Global Entry.

submitted 19 days ago • 6 comments

[email protected] and I demand to know the details of this deal. The Administration has twisted the law and already made a grave error sending Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a gulag in El Salvador.

submitted 20 days ago • 16 comments