“I want to be really clear that the Hispanic Caucus - well before my time on that caucus, and certainly before my time as chairwoman - has been very clear that a guiding principle for comprehensive immigration reform, and for issues related to Dreamers, is that a wall is a nonstarter.”

American lawyer and politician

Michelle Lynn Lujan Grisham is an American lawyer and politician, active in the 21st century. She has served as the 32nd governor of New Mexico since 2019, and previously represented New Mexico's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House from 2013 to 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she is known for a career in public office that moved from Congress to statewide leadership. Her public role centers on government, law, and policy, with her visibility shaped by work in both federal and state politics.