Meanwhile, Cong. Espaillat showed his dedication to protecting immigrant, their families and future in America, according to Candace Person, his spokeswoman.
This is not the first time the Arizona congressman has been arrested due to his support for immigration reform. In 2013, Grijalva was among the 200 people taken into custody during a demonstration in Washington DC.
Cong. Gutierrez was also arrested several times for protesting on immigration including in 2010 and 2011 at the White House. He was taken into custody during a protest near the Capitol in 2013. Earlier this year, he was handcuffed during a sit-in at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in Chicago. He was again arrested during a pro-DACA rally at the White House last month.
Democrats pushing for DREAM Act
Two weeks ago, the White House ended the Deferred Action for Child Arrivals (DACA) program. Pres. Donald Trump told the Congress to act and pass a bill addressing immigration.
“I do not favor punishing children, most of whom are now adults, for the actions of their parents. But we must also recognize that we are nation of opportunity because we are a nation of laws,” said the Pres. in a previous statement.
