Written by Lois Frankel, Published in the Sun Sentinel
By now, most of America has heard of the Trump-induced crisis at our Mexican border. Mothers and fathers seeking refuge from persecution and extreme danger in neighboring Central American countries are being thrown into prison cells and their children stolen from their arms by the US federal government.
Over the weekend, I… Read more »
Written by Doug Stanglin, USA Today
More than two dozen Democratic members of Congress visited a holding facility in Texas for separated immigrant children Saturday and described conditions as "cruel and inhumane" that bring "a great shame to a great country."
The delegation visited a Customs and Border Protection processing facility in the U.S.-Mexico… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after President Trump signed an order to replace family separation with family detention:
“President Trump’s action to undo a horribly cruel crisis that he created is a publicity stunt aimed at keeping migrant families detained indefinitely in abominable prison-like conditions. Congress must immediately… Read more »
Today, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL), Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ), Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL), and Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) introduced the Visa Transparency Anti-Trafficking Act to prevent human trafficking by bringing more openness to foreign temporary worker visas.
“The bipartisan legislation we introduced today will help bring the scourge of human… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s call to ban all Muslims from entering the United States.
“Donald Trump’s call to bar Muslims from entering the United States is dangerous and inflammatory. His remarks reinforce the narrative that pits the… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) announced today that she will bring Charlene Rupert, a South Florida DREAMer, as her guest to tomorrow’s State of the Union address given by President Obama.
Rupert, 21, came to the United States from Venezuela at the age of 11 with her grandmother, who had a legal visa, and settled in Palm Springs, Florida. She enrolled in school unaware that she was… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today voted against a bill that will reverse President Obama’s immigration actions that keep families together and allow hardworking parents to work and pay taxes.
“My mom and dad taught me that family comes first,” said Congresswoman Frankel. “Sadly, this is mean spirited legislation that separates children from their parents and turns the dreams of… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) tonight released the following statement after President Obama announced executive action on immigration. The President’s action will shield approximately five million undocumented immigrants from deportation, but will not include a path to citizenship.
“As we approach Thanksgiving, I am pleased that President Obama has followed the precedent of prior… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement in support of the House Democrats’ “Demand a Vote” petition.
Rep. Frankel said, “The time is long overdue for Congress to pass legislation creating a roadmap to citizenship for the 11 million aspiring Americans living in the shadows of our country.”
Rep. Frankel joined with her Democratic colleagues to bring… Read more »
