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Saturday, February 22, 2025

Adriano Espaillat celebrates Black History Month and addresses immigration concerns

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Adriano Espaillat U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 13th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Adriano Espaillat U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 13th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Adriano Espaillat, a U.S. Congressman representing New York's 13th district, has been active in community and legislative efforts as reflected in his recent social media posts. His activities underscore his commitment to celebrating cultural heritage, informing constituents of their rights, and addressing immigration policies.

On February 8, 2025, Espaillat participated in an event with the P.S. 4 PTA to commemorate Black History Month. He stated, "Joining friends, families, and neighbors from the P.S. 4 PTA today in my district to celebrate Black History Month. Together, we honor Black excellence to help our communities thrive!"

Later that day, Espaillat hosted a forum aimed at educating people about their legal rights. He shared on social media: "Rep. Espaillat Hosts a 'Know Your Rights' Forum".

In another post from February 8, 2025, Espaillat criticized the Trump administration's immigration measures. He expressed concern over actions targeting immigrant families and advocated for the protection of vulnerable groups such as Dreamers and agricultural workers. He stated: "La administración Trump está lanzando una amplia red de medidas de control de inmigración dirigidas a familias inocentes. Debemos proteger a los Dreamers (Soñadores), a los trabajadores agrícolas y a las familias, y defender los valores de nuestra nación."

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