WATCH: Padilla Advocates for Oversight, Modernizing Immigration System on the One-Year Anniversary of Being Tackled, Handcuffed by DHS Agents
while they were being apprehended in a courtroom. Right. They were trying to do it the proper
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Rep. Mike Levin and Colleagues Demand ICE Reverse New Restrictions on Oversight Visits to Detention Facilities
clear Congress must conduct constant oversight. The right to inspect these detention facilities without advance notice was recently
Padilla, Merkley Seek New Election Safeguards Amid Growing Misuse of AI to Suppress Voting and Spread Misinformation
voter purges amid recent attacks on the right to vote and election conspiracy theories spread by the Trump … actors using AI to interfere with the right to vote.” “The ballot box is the beating heart
ICYMI: Congresswoman Simon Opening Statement at House Oversight Committee “Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses”
called “Oversight Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses.” This week, the Task Force held … today that ignores the systemic abuse of constitutional rights by our current administration. Now, if we are serious
Lofgren Introduces Bill to Ensure Unaccompanied Children Have Legal Representation in Immigration Proceedings
proceedings; Ensures that children are informed of their right to representation within 72 hours; Creates infrastructure to identify … Center for Law and Social Policy; Children's Rights; Child Welfare League of America; Church World Services
WATCH: One Year After DHS Incident, Padilla Says Oversight Matters More Than Ever
allow individuals — regardless of citizenship status — the right to sue federal law enforcement officers and agencies in civil … court for violations of their civil and constitutional rights. Padilla also introduced the Renewing Immigration Provisions
Kamlager-Dove, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation to Restore Juneteenth, MLK Day as Fee-Free Days at National Parks
costs, launch unnecessary wars, and erode the civil rights that these holidays aim to honor,” said Rep. Kamlager
Pelosi in Opposition to FISA Extension: “What an Insult to Our Brave Intelligence Community.”
there is an intention to do it right. I yield back
Statement FROM House Democratic Leadership and Ranking Members Himes and Raskin on FISA Section 702
protect both national security and the constitutional privacy rights of Americans. “Bill Pulte has no relevant national security
WATCH: Padilla Slams Republican Efforts to Undermine Forest Conservation and Block Firefighter Benefits
overturn the rule undoes previous bipartisan support. “Right at the deadline, the majority filed an amendment
Padilla, Warner, Peters Demand Answers on Election Security Preparations Ahead of 2026 Midterms
been a champion for election security and voting rights. This week, Padilla, along with Senate Democratic Whip Dick
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Presses Secretary of Agriculture on Increasing Support for Specialty Crop Farmers
want to thank you for moving in the right direction with an increased allotment for specialty crop farmers … fund. So we are, we’re really stretched right now on the CCC. Schiff: We will provide
Rep. Norma Torres Introduces Amendment to Protect Americans' First Amendment Rights and Privacy
Torres Introduces Amendment to Protect Americans' First Amendment Rights and Privacy Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres … Security Appropriations bill aimed at protecting Americans' constitutional rights, strengthening congressional oversight, and prioritizing community safety over mass
Torres Introduces Amendments to Force Transparency and Congressional Oversight on ICE and CBP
funded agencies operate with public and congressional scrutiny. "Right now, everyday families are struggling to put food … reform," said Congresswoman Torres. "Taxpayers have a right to know exactly what happens during critical incidents and inside
Carbajal, Huffman Reintroduce Bill to Protect Blue Whales & Cut Coastal Air Pollution
success by recognizing shipping companies for doing the right thing. This unique partnership between agencies, non-profits, foundations
Matsui Statement on House Republicans’ Reconciliation Package
immigration system must be rooted in constitutional rights, human dignity, and the values we claim to stand
ICYMI: Pelosi Reflects on Four Decades of LGBTQ Advocacy in Exclusive Interview with Washington Blade
most influential champions of LGBTQ rights in American politics. The former U.S. House of Representatives speaker helped lead … legislation as one of her — and the LGBTQ rights movement’s — most defining victories. “Matthew Shepard’s mother
Padilla, Schiff, Kaine, Schumer, Senate Democrats Press Trump on Legal Basis for Claim that Hostilities in Iran Have Terminated
present tense, saying “we have a war right now.” We have established that the United States and Iran
Padilla, Vargas Introduce Bill to Rename San Diego Post Office After Late Latino Civil Rights Activist Armando Rodriguez
post office after the late Mexican-American civil rights advocate Armando Rodriguez. The “Armando Rodriguez Post Office” would … under four U.S. presidents while advocating for civil rights and education reforms across the state. Rodriguez immigrated
ICE: Harder Votes No on New ICE Funding, Condemns Blank Check while Working Families Struggle
outraged, and I voted no. “Our top priority right now should be lowering costs for families who have
Rep. Mullin Voted NO on Additional Funding for ICE
terrorizes communities and undermines our constitutional rights—all while it still has billions leftover from Trump
Burlingame Broadway rail crossing plan gets funding boost
also planning for programming $321.6 million into right-of-way and construction costs. The agency is hopeful that … from this city, and the missing picture piece right now is the federal government,” he said
Trump IRS illegally leaked 47,000 taxpayers’ private data to DHS, inspector general confirms
have ruled that sharing this data violates taxpayers’ rights. The agreement was one of several instances where … Trump administration unlawfully violated the privacy rights of immigrants and working families. ### Issues : Immigration Tax Policy
Rep. Juan Vargas, Senator Alex Padilla Introduce Bill to Rename San Diego Post Office After Late Latino Civil Rights Activist Armando Rodriguez
post office after the late Mexican-American civil rights advocate Armando Rodriguez. The “Armando Rodriguez Post Office” would … under four U.S. presidents while advocating for civil rights and education reforms across the state. Rodriguez immigrated
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Introduces Legislation to Prevent Government Payouts to January 6th Insurrectionists and Those Convicted of Election Interference
criminals, and we can pass a law right now to prevent this president or any future administration from