Durbin, Padilla Object To Trump Administration’s Refugee Program Solely For White Afrikaners, Condemn Illegal Consultation With Congress
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Ramirez, Members of Congress, Advocates Commemorate the One -Year Anniversary of the Bipartisan Block the Bombs
since October 10, 2025, Israeli policies are barring humanitarian aid , and at least 922 Palestinians have been killed
Budzinski and Bell Visit Immigration Detention Center
Most recently, she became a cosponsor of the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody
Ranking Members Durbin, Raskin, Padilla, Jayapal Statement On Trump Administration’s Unlawful Refugee Consultation With Congress
matter. “This plan will damage our humanitarian and diplomatic efforts for generations to come, and undermines our reputation
Congresswomen Ramirez, Velázquez Call Out Trump, Rubio’s Military Plans for Cuba
unlawful military invasion: use sanctions to manufacture a humanitarian crisis , hold humanitarian support hostage to coerce negotiation , amplify
Ramirez leads 31 members of Congress to Demand Trump End Unlawful Plans in Cuba, Stops Usage of Guantánamo Bay for Immigration Detention
military action, the Trump administration is deepening the humanitarian crisis in Cuba. At the same time, the administration … related sanctions—that are contributing to the humanitarian crisis in Cuba and driving forced migration. Abandon reported plans
Casten, Schakowsky Demand Trump Administration Prevent Displacement of Palestinians in West Bank
widespread displacement and raising serious concerns under international humanitarian law. In 2025, the United Nations documented over … March 2026, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that 1,697 Palestinians from 33 communities
Jayapal, Jackson Statement on Delegation to Cuba
Cuban government, Latin American and African ambassadors, humanitarian aid organizations, and Cubans across the political spectrum, including dissidents
On The Senate Floor, Durbin Urges The Release Of Political Prisoners In The UAE, Azerbaijan, China, Tunisia, & Equatorial Guinea
release him without delay on humanitarian grounds.” Durbin concluded,“What we do here really matters. My friend
Durbin Receives Joint Baltic American National Committee’s Baltic Freedom Award
supporters of NATO and Ukraine, providing critical military, humanitarian, and diplomatic support. With my remaining time in Congress
Duckworth, Durbin Join Senate Colleagues in Pressing DOD for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
Geneva Conventions and bound by international humanitarian law, including the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precaution. These
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers from OMB Director Russ Vought on Reported Misuse of USAID Funds to Pay for Security Detail
Congressman Krishnamoorthi warned that the alleged reallocation of humanitarian aid funding for domestic security purposes undermines congressional intent … these funds are intended for international development and humanitarian assistance, not your security detail.” Highlighting USAID’s decades
Casten Introduces the Ceasefire Compliance Act to Bolster Accountability and Oversight of U.S. Weapons in Gaza and the West Bank
tied to the 20-point plan, supporting sustained humanitarian access and aid, and refraining from annexation and actions … delay, which limit the consistent flow of humanitarian assistance into Gaza. Political and practical obstacles to establishing
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Convenes Elgin Leaders Amid DHS, ICE, and CBP Abuses to Protect Families and Demand Accountability
also supported broader efforts to strengthen humanitarian standards in detention and impose stronger federal use-of-force requirements
Democratic Steering and Policy Committee holds hearing on ICE’s lawlessness
mobilizes faith-based organizations in response to pressing humanitarian concerns. Nayna Gupta is an immigrant and Policy Director
Duckworth Visits Ukraine-Poland Border Region to Reinforce Bipartisan Support for the People of Ukraine and NATO Allies
visit in Rzeszów, Duckworth discussed critical medical and humanitarian assistance efforts, including medical evacuation, military logistical deliveries
Krishnamoorthi Warns DHS Against Third-Country Deportations to Venezuela, Citing Risk of “Another CECOT” and Grave Human Rights Abuses
lacks the legal framework, institutional capacity, and humanitarian infrastructure necessary to receive third-country deportees.” Krishnamoorthi concluded
Krishnamoorthi and Castro Introduce No Occupation of Venezuela (NOVA) Act to Block Taxpayer-Funded Occupation and Oil Company Reimbursement in Venezuela
economic administration without explicit congressional authorization. Preserves emergency humanitarian assistance: Ensures emergency humanitarian aid to the Venezuelan people
Krishnamoorthi Announces No Occupation of Venezuela (NOVA) Act to Stop Trump Administration Power Grab
legislation will not prohibit the provision of emergency humanitarian assistance, preserving aid to the Venezuelan people while preventing
Duckworth Leads Her Colleagues in Demanding the Trump Administration Reverse its Termination of TPS for Burma
military coup that sparked political and humanitarian crises characterized by state-perpetrated violence against civilians, the arbitrary arrest … children for use in combat; and dire humanitarian needs stemming from food insecurity, a deteriorating economy
Duckworth-Led Provision to Rein in Trump’s Misuse of the Military Passes Congress, Awaits President’s Signature
with citizens, from protests to natural disasters to humanitarian crises—and help build back the public’s trust
Rep. Krishnamoorthi Partners with Sen. Markey, Rep. Dexter and 100 Members of Congress in Urging Trump Administration to Help Address Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
this infrastructure and usher an end to this humanitarian crisis. In the letter, the lawmakers write, “Gaza … State Department taken to secure unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza to deliver desperately needed medical supplies, food
Ranking Members Raskin, Jayapal, Durbin, and Padilla: Secretaries Noem, Rubio, and Kennedy Too Cowardly to Defend Shocking Decision to Abandon Refugees, Unlawfully Dispatch Deputies Instead
destruction of the program will hurt our humanitarian and diplomatic efforts for decades to come. “After months
Foster Leads Bipartisan Effort to Demand Fair Treatment for Ukrainians Impacted by USCIS Delays
work in the United States on a temporary humanitarian basis. To remain in the country legally, participants must
Casten Statement on Peace Deal in Gaza
return of all hostages, and a surge of humanitarian aid are critical first steps to relieve the immense … armed and funded extremist settler groups and weaponized humanitarian aid throughout the Palestinian Territories. “Lasting peace requires recognizing