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Speaking Out on Behalf of Immigrant Children
Nov 5, 2009
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At a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard works to garner support for legislation she authored to protect children caught up in our nation’s immigration detention system.
During her remarks, the congresswoman made the following points:
“Children are the forgo...
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PRICE, ROYBAL-ALLARD APPLAUD REFORMS PROPOSED FOR IMMIGRATION DETENTION SYSTEM
Oct 6, 2009
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Congressman David Price (D-NC) and Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) today applauded Secretary Janet Napolitano’s efforts to overhaul the nation’s immigration detention system. The Secretary of Homeland Security announced a series of changes to existing immigration detention practices tod...
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Helping Survivors of Domestic Violence
Oct 4, 2009
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Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) congratulated “Su Casa, Ending Domestic Violence” – a non-profit organization dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence in Los Angeles County – on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
The congresswoman also thanked the organization for honorin...
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Roybal-Allard, Chu Honored by the Chinatown Service Center
Sep 25, 2009
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Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) and Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA- 32) were honored for their leadership to the community at the Chinatown Service Center’s 38th Anniversary “Turning the Curve to Community Economic Recovery” Dinner.
Before an audience of more than 450 attendees, Congresswo...
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Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
Sep 3, 2009
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Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) (shown left) joined her newest colleague in Congress, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32) (shown on right) in congratulating the Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program at the Wells Fargo Museum.
Rep. Roybal-Allard and Rep. Chu also helped kick-off the API Small ...
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On the Passing of U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy
Aug 26, 2009
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“Our nation lost a great leader and passionate champion for the disenfranchised with the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy," Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard said. "The Senator was a true public servant who fought tirelessly throughout his career to ensure equal treatment for all people. Ame...
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Local Homeless Advocates Thank the Congresswoman for her Support
Jul 29, 2009
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Los Angeles County advocates on behalf of the homeless thanked Congresswoman Roybal-Allard for her support of increased federal funding for homeless programs. The advocates also updated the congresswoman on efforts in Los Angeles to end chronic homelessness and urged her to continue supporting legis...
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The Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice honored Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard with its Justice Award
May 28, 2009
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The Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice honored Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) with its Justice Award at the organization’s 16th Annual Awards Dinner at Cicada Restaurant in Downtown, Los Angeles. The congresswoman received the award for her work in Congress to strengthen and empowe...
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Statement by Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard about the nomination of Federal Court of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be the next Justice on the United States Supreme Court
May 26, 2009
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Statement by Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard about the nomination of Federal Court of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be the next Justice on the United States Supreme Court:
“I commend President Obama for nominating Federal Court of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be the next Justice on the U...
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A visit with a Los Angeles representative of the Hispanic National Bar Association
May 6, 2009
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Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard meets with a Los Angeles representative of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) to discuss the organization’s federal policy priorities. During the meeting, they discussed the need for comprehensive immigration reform, obtaining an accurate census count o...
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