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July 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Miley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin Calls For Comprehensive DOD Review Of Treatment Of Women Service Members & Service Members Of Color
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenateDems are announcing a plan today to help communities of color respond to the pandemic & build lasting wealth. Our Economic Justice Act will direct untapped #COVID19 relief funding towards addressing systemic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights - Release: Reps. Khanna, Cohen Lead Letter to AG Barr to Support Civil Rights Division Staff
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 15, 2020
Durbin Discusses Police Reform With National Organization Of Black Law Enforcement Executives
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020
Tweet - "Great to hear from @noblenatl Land of Lincoln chapter members & discuss the need for policing reform that addresses racial discrimination & excessive uses of force in law enforcement. The Senate should take up the Justice in Policing Act to correct discriminatory policing."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray, Smith Urge Labor Department to Withdraw Proposal That Would Discourage Financial Advisors From Supporting Racial Justice
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 10, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Health Disparities & Relief Programs With Illinois Latino Caucus
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 9, 2020
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senate, House Environmental Justice Caucuses Urge President Trump to Reverse Course on NEPA Rollback
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 9, 2020
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Members of Congress to President Trump: Remove Policies Discriminating Against LGBTQ Individuals
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 7, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Senators Request Full Implementation, Enforcement of the Death In Custody Reporting Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 6, 2020
Senators Warren, Durbin, Hirono & Congressman Richmond Introduce Legislation to Investigate and Hold Police Officers and Departments Accountable for Discriminatory Practices
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 2, 2020
Tweet - "I'm deeply impressed by the work of @InnocenceIL to exonerate wrongly convicted individuals & reform the criminal justice system. Great to speak with @InnocenceIL interns about their thoughts on systemic racism, police reform, criminal justice reform, & #FirstStepAct."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020
Letter to Brian Huseman, Vice President of Public Policy for Amazon.com, Inc. - Krishnamoorthi Seeks Commitment from Ring on Facial Recognition Moratorium and Questions Continuing Police Partnerships in Wake of Black Lives Matter Protests
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. General David Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps - Duckworth Commends Marine Corps for Banning Confederate Battle Flag and Navy for Following Suit
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Admiral Michael Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations for the Department of the Navy - Duckworth Commends Marine Corps for Banning Confederate Battle Flag and Navy for Following Suit
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 26, 2020
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of Rule Submitted By Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Relating to ``Community Reinvestment Act Regulations''
Rep. Chuy Garcia
June 25, 2020
Tweet - "One month has passed since the killing of George Floyd. We owe it to Mr. Floyd--& all the other Black & Brown lives stolen by racism & injustice in this country--to bring real justice & accountability to policing. @SenateDems are ready to work across the aisle to make that happen."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020
Tweet - "Now that the House of Representatives has passed the #JusticeInPolicing Act, it is up to the Senate to act & bring justice and accountability to policing. @SenateDems are ready to get to work passing meaningful reform--I hope our Republican colleagues will join us."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020
Duckworth Speaks With National Guard Bureau Chief Nominee LTG Hokanson About Trump's Efforts to Politicize the Military
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 24, 2020
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Casten Calls on Mark Zuckerberg to Address Civil Rights Issues on Facebook
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 24, 2020
Durbin Votes Against Motion To Proceed To Republican Police Reform Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "#Juneteenth is an important reminder that we must continue our fight for equality & justice. Proud to help introduce a bill commemorating #Juneteenth as a federal holiday--our nation must continue to reflect & learn from slavery's dark legacy here in the U.S."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020
Durbin Commemorates Pride Month, Calls For Senate To Step Up During Moment Of Change In America
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans' police reform proposal fails to meet this historic moment with the real change that people are calling for. We owe it to all of the Black & Brown lives we have lost to brutal acts of racial injustice to take real action to bring about justice & accountability."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
July 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Miley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin Calls For Comprehensive DOD Review Of Treatment Of Women Service Members & Service Members Of Color
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenateDems are announcing a plan today to help communities of color respond to the pandemic & build lasting wealth. Our Economic Justice Act will direct untapped #COVID19 relief funding towards addressing systemic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights - Release: Reps. Khanna, Cohen Lead Letter to AG Barr to Support Civil Rights Division Staff
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 15, 2020
Durbin Discusses Police Reform With National Organization Of Black Law Enforcement Executives
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020
Tweet - "Great to hear from @noblenatl Land of Lincoln chapter members & discuss the need for policing reform that addresses racial discrimination & excessive uses of force in law enforcement. The Senate should take up the Justice in Policing Act to correct discriminatory policing."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray, Smith Urge Labor Department to Withdraw Proposal That Would Discourage Financial Advisors From Supporting Racial Justice
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 10, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Health Disparities & Relief Programs With Illinois Latino Caucus
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 9, 2020
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senate, House Environmental Justice Caucuses Urge President Trump to Reverse Course on NEPA Rollback
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 9, 2020
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Members of Congress to President Trump: Remove Policies Discriminating Against LGBTQ Individuals
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 7, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Senators Request Full Implementation, Enforcement of the Death In Custody Reporting Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 6, 2020
Senators Warren, Durbin, Hirono & Congressman Richmond Introduce Legislation to Investigate and Hold Police Officers and Departments Accountable for Discriminatory Practices
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 2, 2020
Tweet - "I'm deeply impressed by the work of @InnocenceIL to exonerate wrongly convicted individuals & reform the criminal justice system. Great to speak with @InnocenceIL interns about their thoughts on systemic racism, police reform, criminal justice reform, & #FirstStepAct."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020
Letter to Brian Huseman, Vice President of Public Policy for Amazon.com, Inc. - Krishnamoorthi Seeks Commitment from Ring on Facial Recognition Moratorium and Questions Continuing Police Partnerships in Wake of Black Lives Matter Protests
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. General David Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps - Duckworth Commends Marine Corps for Banning Confederate Battle Flag and Navy for Following Suit
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Admiral Michael Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations for the Department of the Navy - Duckworth Commends Marine Corps for Banning Confederate Battle Flag and Navy for Following Suit
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 26, 2020
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of Rule Submitted By Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Relating to ``Community Reinvestment Act Regulations''
Rep.Chuy Garcia
June 25, 2020
Tweet - "One month has passed since the killing of George Floyd. We owe it to Mr. Floyd--& all the other Black & Brown lives stolen by racism & injustice in this country--to bring real justice & accountability to policing. @SenateDems are ready to work across the aisle to make that happen."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020
Tweet - "Now that the House of Representatives has passed the #JusticeInPolicing Act, it is up to the Senate to act & bring justice and accountability to policing. @SenateDems are ready to get to work passing meaningful reform--I hope our Republican colleagues will join us."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020
Duckworth Speaks With National Guard Bureau Chief Nominee LTG Hokanson About Trump's Efforts to Politicize the Military
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 24, 2020
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Casten Calls on Mark Zuckerberg to Address Civil Rights Issues on Facebook
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 24, 2020
Durbin Votes Against Motion To Proceed To Republican Police Reform Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "#Juneteenth is an important reminder that we must continue our fight for equality & justice. Proud to help introduce a bill commemorating #Juneteenth as a federal holiday--our nation must continue to reflect & learn from slavery's dark legacy here in the U.S."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020
Durbin Commemorates Pride Month, Calls For Senate To Step Up During Moment Of Change In America
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans' police reform proposal fails to meet this historic moment with the real change that people are calling for. We owe it to all of the Black & Brown lives we have lost to brutal acts of racial injustice to take real action to bring about justice & accountability."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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