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At first, the trip unfolded as just an academic tracing of family history.
John Tonai had for years heard the stories from his father, Minoru, about the Amache internment camp in southeastern Colorado, where the U.S. government transported thousands of Japanese Americans from California and held them behind barbed wire and guard posts for three years during World War II. The family lore became a constant soundtrack that, over time, receded to a kind of background noise — always heard, seldom absorbed.
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse issued a statement on President Biden’s announcement that he will raise the annual refugee admissions cap to 125,000.
Bill Would Expand Wilderness, Establish the Camp Hale National Historic Landscape, and Safeguard Outdoor Recreation Opportunities Across Colorado
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Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse sent a letter to the new CEO and General Manager of the Regional Transportation District (RTD) about the completion of the Northwest Rail Line, or B Line, project. The letter asks that RTD complete this long-promised rail line from Westminster to Longmont, using the allocated taxpayer funds collected through a 2004 voter-approved tax increase for the completion of designated FasTracks projects, including the B Line.
Washington, D.C.— On Friday February 5th, Congressman Joe Neguse will host a Bilingual Town Hall to discuss President Joe Biden’s recent executive actions on immigration and the path forward for comprehensive immigration reform in Congress. This virtual event will be hosted in Spanish and English with interpretation for both languages.
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse issued a statement welcoming President Joe Biden’s executive action to establish a Family Reunification Task Force to assist in reunifying separated migrant families. Today’s expected actions build on executive action the President took his first day in office, including steps to preserve and fortify protections for Dreamers, end the Muslim ban, and halt border wall construction.
Nearly a year ago, Mike Greenwood invited Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet to meet with a group of Greenwood’s friends at Camp Hale, the famed World War II training site of the 10th Mountain Division located between Leadville and Red Cliff in Eagle County.
Washington, D.C.— Representatives Joe Neguse (CO-02), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Grace Meng (NY-06), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), and Stephanie Murphy (FL-07) have sent a letter to President Joe Biden calling on his Administration to prioritize safeguarding youth voting rights as they undertake efforts to protect the voting rights of the American people.
The six Democratic members of Colorado’s congressional delegation have sent a letter to the White House requesting a halt to deportation proceedings for people living in sanctuary inside houses of worship throughout the state.
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse led a letter, signed by Senator Michael Bennet, Senator John Hickenlooper and Colorado Representatives Diana DeGette, Ed Perlmutter and Jason Crow, to President Joe Biden in support of sanctuary families living in houses of worship throughout Colorado. The letter requests stays of removal for individuals living in sanctuary in Colorado.