Human Rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Ted Cruz filed five amendments to the immigration reform legislation currently before the Senate Judiciary Committee. One of the amendments would ensure that the 11 million undocumented immigrants are not given a pathway to citizenship. Congressman Marc Veasey released the following the statement in response to Senator Ted Cruz’s amendments:
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement following the unveiling of the comprehensive immigration reform plan by the Senate working group:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Wednesday, April 10, Congressman Marc Veasey and Douglas Interiano from Proyecto Inmigrante in Dallas-Fort Worth met to discuss the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform. As thousands of people march on our nation’s capital, Congressman Veasey and Douglas Interiano reiterated their commitment to making comprehensive immigration reform a reality.
Dallas Voice
Freshman Congressman Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, reminded his North Texas constituents Tuesday that he is committed to fighting for full equality for LGBT citizens.
Veasey released the following statement today following the opening arguments in the Proposition 8 case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
“As the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act, I would like to reaffirm my commitment to the LGBT community,” the statement reads.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey issued a statement in support of millions of same-sex couples across the country as the Supreme Court enters a two-day session of oral arguments on two historic cases. In Hollingsworth v. Perry and United States v.
Comprehensive immigration reform must include equal rights for same-sex binational couples, Congressman Marc Veasey told Stonewall Democrats of Dallas on Tuesday night.
“Any bill we pass does not go far enough if same-sex language is not included,” Veasey said. “It absolutely has to be necessary.”
FORT WORTH, TX – Congressman Marc Veasey has invited Julieta Garibay to be his special guest at President Obama’s State of the Union Address tomorrow, Tuesday, February 12. Julieta has strong ties to Texas’ 33rdcongressional district and has been one of the most visible leaders in the DREAM Act movement.
FORT WORTH, TX – Immigration Reform is a Top Priority for Congressman Veasey.
Following today’s immigration reform announcement by President Barack Obama in Las Vegas, Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement:
“I applaud the President for leading us in a monumental task that is long overdue. The 11 million undocumented immigrants can’t want another week, another month or another year. It’s time to step up and tackle this issue in a bipartisan manner.