Rafael Bernal - Profile and Journalist Details
Find journalists that align with your industry, location and vision. Unlock Rafael Bernal's full journalist profile, including location, coverage topics, current employer, biography and preferences. Sign up today and start building journalist relationships that fuel your startup's growth.
Get connected with journalists today
Rafael Bernal
Verified
Staff Writer, The Hill
Washington, D.C., United States
Beats
Hemispheric Affairs , Latino Politics , Representation
Art history,
Content
By Rafael Bernal Verified, Rebecca Beitsch Verified| The Hill Verified President Trump’s barrage of executive orders on immigration and border security will test his opposition’s strength in the courts of law and public opinion, and also threatens to set boundaries on his administration’s capacity to close the country’s doors. Litigation came virtually instantly against some parts of Trump’s plans, including a birthright citizenship order that could force all new parents to prove the legitimacy of their U.S. citizenship.
By Rafael Bernal Verified| The Hill Verified Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas) thinks former President Biden left Latinos hanging amid a flurry of last-minute pardons that sought to preempt legal action by the incoming Trump administration. “As a member of the U.S. Congress who believes in second chances, I am deeply disappointed that President Biden — who made headlines for pardoning his son and issuing a record number of commutations and pardons — refused to grant clemency to deserving Hispanics in South Texas and across this country.
By Rafael Bernal Verified, Rebecca Beitsch Verified| The Hill Verified President Trump’s barrage of executive orders on immigration and border security will test his opposition’s strength in the courts of law and public opinion, and also threatens to set boundaries on his administration’s capacity to close the country’s doors. Litigation came virtually instantly against some parts of Trump’s plans, including a birthright citizenship order that could force all new parents to prove the legitimacy of their U.S. citizenship.
Company Info
The Hill
The Hill is a Washington, D.C.-based newspaper and digital media company founded in 1994 and owned by Nexstar Media Group since 2021. It specializes in nonpartisan reporting on U.S. politics, policy, business, and international relations, with a strong focus on Congress, the presidency, and election campaigns. The publication attracts around 32 million monthly online viewers and offers a print edition distributed free in Washington, D.C., including to congressional offices. The Hill provides real-time political news, analysis, and commentary through its website, featuring sections dedicated to campaigns, executive branch coverage, and the impact of policy on business. It also publishes a compact-format daily newspaper when Congress is in session and offers multimedia content, including blogs from lawmakers and contributors. The Hill primarily serves political professionals, such as lawmakers and lobbyists, as well as general readers interested in U.S. politics.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
'+1 202-628-8503
Founded: 1994