Representative Adriano Espaillat to Hold a Press Conference Advocating for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ecuadorians

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, May 15th starting at 12:00 pm. (EDT), Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will lead a press conference urging temporary protected status (TPS) for Ecuadorians currently residing in the United States. 

“Ecuadorian families currently in the United States have traveled thousands of miles in order to flee the ongoing, unspeakable violence in their home nation, and have come here in search of work,” said Espaillat. “We must ensure TPS designations for these deserving Ecuadorians, in order to protect them from deportation and provide them with immediate work permits so they can support their families and contribute to the U.S. economy. It is the right thing to do to meet this moment in history, and I commend each of my congressional colleagues and advocates for their unwavering support to address the urgent humanitarian situation unfolding in Ecuador by calling for this much-needed TPS designation.” 

The Espaillat-led press conference—which will call for solidarity with Ecuadorians and swift action from the Biden Administration to grant TPS for Ecuador—will be held at 12:00 p.m. at the House Triangle (U.S Capitol).  
 
WHO: Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)

Representative Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04)

Linda Lopez Stone, Senior Director, MomsRising

Patricia Elizabeth Vinueza, MomsRising member and prospective TPS beneficiary

Angelica Idrovo, MomsRising member, college student, and prospective TPS beneficiary

Julietta Lopez, Vice President for Federal Advocacy, Hispanic Federation

TPS for Ecuador National Coalition

WHAT: Press Conference Advocating for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ecuadorians 

WHEN: Wednesday, May 15th, 12:00 p.m. EDT

MEDIA ARRIVAL TIME: 11:45 a.m. EDT 

WHERE: House Triangle (U.S Capitol)

MEDIA RSVP to Candace.Person@mail.house.gov