Greg Casar

Greg Casar is a Democratic Congressman representing Texas. He also serves as the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Casar is currently newsworthy due to his involvement in debates surrounding federal funding and immigration policy. Recently, he engaged in a public disagreement with Republican Senator John Cornyn regarding funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at Austin's airport. Casar is advocating for "real reforms" to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and urging Senate Democrats to demand these reforms before voting for a key spending bill. He argues that Republicans would be responsible if the standoff leads to a government shutdown. His position as chair of the Progressive Caucus gives his calls significant weight within the Democratic party and makes him a key voice in these ongoing legislative battles.