Cecilia Muñoz To “Lead” Immigration Reform, Puerto Rico Status

As we reported earlier today, Cecilia Muñoz has been appointed Director of The White House Domestic Policy Council, replacing Melody Barnes. Although she told the Wall Street Journal that her appointment would not necessarily affect Latinos, a White House press release says:

Ms. Muñoz also leads the Administration’s efforts to fix the broken immigration system so that it meets America’s 21st century economic and security needs. In addition, she serves as Co-Chair of the President’s Task Force on Puerto Rico’s Status, which has worked to not only continue to address the question of the island’s political status, but also partnered with local officials to address immediate concerns over jobs and the economy, health care, education, the environment, energy, and infrastructure.