Reps. Davis, Cohen, Clyburn Lead Legislation to Create Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park
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Krishnamoorthi, Lieu, Jayapal Introduce Resolution Condemning Trump’s Racist Rhetoric Targeting Indian and Chinese Americans
used derogatory language about India and China, questioned immigrants’ loyalty, and trafficked in harmful stereotypes targeting Indian Americans … Chinese Americans. The resolution also reaffirms that immigrants of all backgrounds are vital to the strength and future
Durbin, Grassley Urge Defense Secretary Hegseth To Immediately Release Congressionally Approved Funding To The Baltic Security Initiative, Ukraine
full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Durbin’s mother immigrated to the U.S. as a child from Lithuania. Full
Durbin Calls For Release Of Chicago High School Senior Currently Detained By ICE Despite His Pending Asylum Case And Lack Of Criminal Record
senior in Chicago who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) alongside his mother when they … individuals have slowed since that monthslong campaign, arbitrary immigration enforcement continues to grip the city,” Durbin began. Sharing
Ranking Members Durbin, Raskin, Padilla, Jayapal Statement On Trump Administration’s Unlawful Refugee Consultation With Congress
Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration; U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08), Ranking Member … Member of the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, released the following statement after
Krishnamoorthi Raises Alarm Over Rising Islamophobia at Intelligence Hearing Marking 25 Years Since 9/11
like the JTTFs to support the president’s immigration agenda,” Krishnamoorthi said. “According to data acquired by Senator … other work to aid ICE in its immigration efforts. And I think that’s just plain wrong
Krishnamoorthi Denounces Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Bar Naturalized Citizens from Congress, the Federal Judiciary, Senate-Confirmed Posts
WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a naturalized citizen who immigrated to the United States as an infant, today released
Durbin Slams Trump’s $1 Billion Ballroom And Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Trump Allies
Iran and his mass deportation campaign of immigrants with no criminal history. “President Trump’s war of choice
Ramirez leads 31 members of Congress to Demand Trump End Unlawful Plans in Cuba, Stops Usage of Guantánamo Bay for Immigration Detention
Guantánamo Bay naval base for immigrant detention and cease any unlawful plans for military action against Cuba … dehumanizing and abusing people, to detain Cuban immigrants. “U.S. policies have deliberately targeted Cuban civilians and contributed
After Personally Calling DHS Secretary Mullin, Duckworth Announces Military Spouse Deisy Rivera Ortega Has Been Released from ICE Detention
arrested and detained by ICE during a routine immigration check-in appointment on April … Donald Trump continued to target our brave immigrant Veterans and servicemembers in his mass deportation campaign, Duckworth reintroduced
Congresswoman Ramirez on Republican Targeting of Trans Youth, Subpoena of Chicago Public School Leadership
fascism requires a public enemy. Whether it is immigrants, Black voters, Palestinian activists, or trans youth, the Trump
During Police Week, Durbin Calls Out The Hypocrisy Of Confirming President Trump’s Anti-Law Enforcement Nominees
arrest and deport Dreamers. These are young immigrants who were brought to this country as children by their … recipients from 39 countries… And, the Board of Immigration Appeals issued a decision that DACA status will
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition
portrayal of identity, and the lived experiences of immigrant communities across the Chicago area. “I wanted to bring … symbolize the hate and discrimination of working-class immigrants who make America what it is today. Additionally
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Spotlight Forum On Protecting Dreamers, Trump Threats To DACA, Renewed Urgency To Pass The Dream Act
wrongfully detained, a police chief, and business and immigration advocates WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin … Durbin introduced the Dream Act to give young immigrants the chance to earn U.S. citizenship. He has introduced
Ramirez Demands CBP End Detainment and Return Parents of US Citizen Teen with Terminal Cancer
painful effect of the Trump administration's anti-immigrant campaign. This week, we were witnesses to the story … making our loved ones safer. Detaining immigrants for months in for-profit, inhumane detentions is not securing
Krishnamoorthi Responds to Illinois State Police Investigation Into ICE Killing of Silverio Villegas González, Renews Calls for Accountability Over Trump Administration Abuses
Trump Administration’s Operation Midway Blitz, a controversial immigration enforcement operation that drew widespread criticism over reports
Durbin Statement On Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans’ Reconciliation Text To Fund President Trump’s Ballroom, Mass Deportation Campaign
released reconciliation bill text that would fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Durbin Calls Out Trump Administration’s Actions Against DACA
Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) for a press conference to speak … Department of Justice (DOJ) Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) that DACA will
Ramirez, García, Jackson Local Officials Hold Field Hearing on Urgency of Raising Minimum Wage
living wage. “Growing up, I saw my immigrant parents and my neighbors working multiple minimum wage jobs just … futures when things are currently looking bleak, and immigrant workers who still wake up every
Senate Democrats Push Back On Trump’s Executive Order Attacking Vote-By-Mail
President Trump’s second Administration to focus on immigration enforcement.” The Senators concluded with a condemnation of this
Ramirez Statement on the Passage of DHS Funding Bill
security." Issues : Peace Building and Security Immigration Democracy
As The Trump Administration Attacks DACA, Durbin Calls On Chairman Grassley To Schedule A Committee Vote On The Dream Act
those protected by DACA. These are young immigrants who were brought to the United States as children. Dreamers … American in every way, except for their immigration status. But last week, the Justice Department issued a shocking
Ramirez, García, Simon, Mejia Workers & Labor Leaders Introduce the Living Wage for All Act
with no exceptions. “Growing up, I saw my immigrant parents and my neighbors working multiple minimum wage jobs
Representatives García, Ramirez, Simon, Mejia, Workers & Labor Leaders Introduce the Living Wage for All Act
what they deserve.” “Growing up, I saw my immigrant parents and my neighbors working multiple minimum wage jobs
Ramirez, García, Simon, Mejia, Workers & Labor Leaders Introduce the Living Wage for All Act
with no exceptions. “Growing up, I saw my immigrant parents and my neighbors working multiple minimum wage jobs