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Sept. 5, 2019 Schatz, Leahy, Durbin Statement On DoD Plan To Defund Military Projects To Pay For Trump Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I remember when Mexico was going to pay for President Trump's border wall. He failed entirely to fulfill that promise and has now decided to steal funding from our armed service members and their families instead. Over 120 military projects are going to lose funding as a result." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Underwood Statement on Inspector General Report Detailing Post-Traumatic Stress and Mental Health Problems Incurred by Migrant Children Separated from Parents Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump finds $3.6 billion in loose change in our Defense budget to divert to his almighty wall. A question: shouldn't our military come first before a promise at a campaign rally?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump family separation policy was implemented with little planning & zero regard for the well-being of the children involved. An investigation I requested confirms these children suffered psychological damage as a result. But the worst part? The President doesn't care." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2019 Leahy, Durbin, Schatz REAX To President Trump Robbing From The Military To Pay For His Vanity Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "It's unthinkable that the President would take funding away from our troops in order to pay for his vanity project at the border. Fulfilling a failed campaign promise is no excuse for this overreach in authority. Congress must put our service members first." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Duckworth to Trump Administration: Stop disrespecting U.S. servicemembers and diplomats willing to sacrifice for our nation Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin Demands Answers On Elimination Of Medical Deferred Action Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's Remain in Mexico policy is a betrayal of American values and will only further instability in Mexican border cities. I joined my @SenateDems colleagues in demanding an end to this short-sighted and inhumane policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Feinstein, Durbin, Klobuchar, Colleagues Press AG Barr to Rescind Decision Limiting Asylum Due to Family Ties Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State of the U.S. Department of State, Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Feinstein, Menendez, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration End Remain in Mexico Policy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "With Tropical Storm Dorian bearing down on Puerto Rico, the Trump Admin is raiding millions of dollars of disaster relief funds so they can detain more immigrants. Putting Americans at risk to serve the President's anti-immigrant agenda is beyond the pale." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Deporting children with cancer is about as low as you can sink. This is yet another step in the Trump Administration's heartless campaign to use immigration to divide us. But I have faith in the American people - we are a kind and generous nation and we will reject this cruelty." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "How is punishing the children of American troops Making America Great? These are the sons and daughters of the brave men and women who are dedicating their lives to keeping our nation safe. They have every right to be born United States citizens." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "We should be doing everything in our power to help keep innocent families out of harm's way by granting TPS to Venezuelans already living in the US. Sadly, President Trump and Senate Republicans are blocking TPS for Venezuela, putting lives at risk." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2019 Congressman García's Statement on Trump Administration's Move to Undercut Flores Agreement Rep. Chuy Garcia
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Punishing migrant children with indefinite detention is immoral and un-American and will not make us safer. We can secure our border while treating families fleeing horrific persecution with compassion & humanity. I strongly oppose any efforts to eliminate the Flores Agreement." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cheryl Stanton, Admin for the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Wage and Hour Division - Castro, Grijalva Call for Department of Labor to Resume Visa Certification Process for Abused Workers and Trafficking Victims Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Letter to Administrator Cheryl Stanton, Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor - Reps. Grijalva & Castro: DOL's New Guidance on U and T Visas will Silence Vulnerable Immigrant Workers Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Merkley, senators urge administration to permanently shut down Homestead child prison Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 16, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Trump's Attempt to Shift Funds to Expand ICE Detention Centers Rep. Chuy Garcia
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to see Illinois join more than a dozen other states in challenging the Trump Admin's changes to the public charge rule. This Admin's plan to limit legal immigration based on an applicant's wealth is entirely un-American." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Seven years ago, the DACA program began accepting applications from Dreamers across the U.S. With Pres. Trump taking his cruel efforts to repeal DACA to the Supreme Court, Senate Republicans should do their job and pass the American Dream & Promise Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Duckworth speaks out against Trump Administration's "Public Charge" rule Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 12, 2019 Letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Duckworth Demands Trump Administration Explain Decision to Deny Citizenship Interview to U.S. Marine Veteran Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Penalizing immigrants living here legally will do nothing to fix the situation at our border and will only sow fear & distrust in immigrant communities across the US." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2019 MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript: Trump: "Trump defends racially charged remarks." Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "We can certainly keep America safe and respect our heritage as a nation of immigrants. I stand with the immigrant community and will do everything I can to help keep families together." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Jobs processing meat and poultry are hot, dirty, monotonous, and dangerous. Across America immigrants have always taken these jobs. ICE raids should focus on those who are a threat to our safety, not those who work hard every day to put food on our tables." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump cut all non-humanitarian trade w/ Venezuela. Ban on exports has one notable exception: he still allows cruel exportation of Venezuelans living in the U.S. Pres. Trump refuses to give Temporary Protected Status to Venezuelans who fear returning to lawless failed state." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2019 Schneider Completes Visit to U.S.-Mexico Border to Investigate Impact of Trump Administration Immigration Policies Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Pressley, Omar, 42 Members of Congress Urge Transparency from Trump Administration on the Removal of Eritreans Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Today Republicans in the Senate Judiciary Committee violated multiple Committee rules to jam through a cruel & partisan bill that will do nothing to make our border more secure & targets vulnerable children for indefinite detention and deportation. America is better than this." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019 Durbin Statement On Rigged Markup Of Cruel Trump-Graham Proposal Targeting Vulnerable Children Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019 Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Rep. Raskin Calls on Ice to Protect Rights of Transgender Asylum Seekers Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 31, 2019 Durbin, Menendez Meet With Venezuela Special Envoy Elliot Abrams Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Last June, a federal judge ordered the Trump Admin to end its cruel family separation policy. A year later, we learn they've allegedly exploited loopholes in the order to separate more than 900 additional children from their parents. Does their cruelty know no bounds?" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Met with Special Envoy Abrams to reiterate my support for President Guaidó & press the need to designate Venezuela for TPS. Pres. Trump can't have it both ways. If he's going to warn Americans that Venezuela is dangerous, he can't then force Venezuelans in the US to return." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "I call on President Trump to extend Temporary Protected Status for Syrians living in the United States. We have a moral obligation not to force them to return to grave danger." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019 Letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services - Velázquez, Van-Hollen Want Answers on TPS Immigration Program Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Last June, a federal judge ordered the Trump Admin to end its cruel family separation policy. A year later, we learn they've allegedly exploited loopholes in the order to separate more than 900 additional children from their parents. Does their cruelty know no bounds?" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Pressley, Torres, Lawmakers Urge Acting DHS Secretary McAleenan to Immediately Rescind "Safe Third County" Agreement with Guatemala Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 30, 2019 Tweet - "Joining @SenatorMenendez on the Senate floor to ask for unanimous consent to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Venezuela TPS Act of 2019 and designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). https://www.facebook.com/SenatorDurbin/videos/403017693656112/?__xts__[0]=68.ARCm1_6tDhWNeZ5b8wGJrw8hEMJF33x87NrP2HvmDvRdcB-F8QyGApwkkEpi7PlIJo4ZVwU3A3VOVR1-Zi-C0GeXYu3rvjJBy7_JYaHVu59UJJ_lKZdEswDKXwFFl1F3rZIhwX4DzFJsbeMJiFJgbndqh0hz3355m1SNzbTFUJMtrHq-dNlugQBD4Am50RBY3eZW-_tcVoe8wSDceLNBbksvnuktXO0G7jdzzO6sd2cO60r5rjOr1lGjLszSM5djIwxTHtwTw_oDqy0iieFVGFSs_FNI2r8Z974Tw27ua6UWCLmdCuVnBR9hiCuIIEZOyKBgii6-sSxWL0mX-EBJvmUZSxJsuwsPuIw&__tn__=-" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019 Tweet - "How can we in good conscience ask Venezuelans living in US to return to their country, and at the same time warn Americans not to visit? We should immediately grant Venezuela Temporary Protected Status. Unfortunately, my Republican colleagues blocked that from happening today." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019 Senate Republicans Block Bipartisan, House-Passed Venezuela TPS Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García, Barbara Lee Call on DOJ to Explain Elimination of In-Court Interpreters for Immigrants Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 29, 2019 Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan - With Temporary Protected Status For Nearly 7,000 Syrians Living In U.S. Set To Expire Without Action This Week, Gillibrand, Kaine Lead Senate Colleagues To Call On Trump Administration To Extend And Redesignate TPS Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 29, 2019 Tweet - "Immigration is good for our country and good for our economy. In Illinois alone, the revenue created by immigrant-founded companies was equal to 70% of the state's GDP. Nationwide, these companies employ more than 13.5 million Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2019 García Statement on Supreme Court Allowing Trump to Proceed with Wasteful, Harmful Border Wall Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 26, 2019 Tweet - "When I visited the border a week ago, a young child told us he hadn't been able to brush his teeth for a week. This is unacceptable. We can argue about immigration policy in America, but something that should be universally accepted is the humane treatment of children." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Following Visit To Inspect & Investigate Southern Border Facilities, Durbin Joins Senate Dems In Demanding Trump Administration Immediately Address A Number Of Issues The Senators Witnessed Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - New American Members of Congress Demand Answers on Trump Administration's Proposed Changes to Citizenship Test Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 25, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Establish Humanitarian Standards in Border Protection Custody Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Forcefully Condemning Proposal To Zero Out Refugee Admissions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "We can argue over immigration policy, but we shouldn't have to argue over the treatment of children. It should be a fundamental American value that we treat children with compassion when they arrive at our border. Today's trip to McAllen, Texas really brought that message home." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Letter to the President - Carper, Coons to President Trump: Use Emergency Border Funds Only for Humanitarian Purposes Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 19, 2019 Durbin Visits Southwest Border To View Migrant Detention Facilities Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining @SenSchumer and @SenateDems today to evaluate the conditions at the migrant facilities on our southern border. Follow along for updates." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "Just got done with my trip to the southern border in McAllen, TX. Our immigration system is broken. You can't walk into these facilities, see these children, and believe that this situation is acceptable. America is better than this." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Acting Secretary Of Homeland Security McAleenan, Demands Confirmation That Department Use Humanitarian Funding To Help Detainees Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Beyer, House Democrats Demand Accountability For Agents Who Posted Racist, Misogynist Messages On CBP Facebook Groups Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 17, 2019 Murphy, Blumenthal, colleagues introduce legislation to stop cruel and neglectful treatment of children at the border Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019 Underwood Bill to Address Medical Crisis at Border Unanimously Advances out Of Homeland Security Committee Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with @Harvard President Larry Bacow today to discuss higher education & immigration -- particularly the #DACA program. The son of refugees, Pres. Bacow is a proponent of DACA and understands the importance of compassion in crafting immigration policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Durbin, Menendez Statement On President Trump's Refusal To Designate Venezuela For TPS Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "In March, @SenatorMenendez and I led a bipartisan group of 24 Senators urging the Trump Admin to designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) so that Venezuelans in the U.S. are not forced to return to their country at this dangerous time." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's new rule blocking asylum claims at our southern border will "endanger vulnerable people in need of international protection from violence or persecution," including children and families, according to @Refugees. America is better than this." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Menendez, Durbin Statement on President Trump's Refusal to Designate Venezuela for TPS Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "We must address the root causes driving migrants to our border, and fighting corruption in Northern Triangle countries like Guatemala should be a top priority. The United States should be promoting democracy and stability abroad, not working against them." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to stand with @RepChuyGarcia, @RepMikeQuigley, @CongressmanRaja, @ChicagosMayor, and the people of Little Village in solidarity with the immigrant community." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2019 Cortez Masto joins legislation to block immigration enforcement at sensitive locations Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "In light of the Trump Administration's cruel plan for mass family arrests, separations, and deportations, it's imperative that immigrants know their rights. More information here: http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights/Know_Your_Rights.pdf …" "Same form in multiple languages: http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights/immigrant.html …" Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Sept. 5, 2019 Schatz, Leahy, Durbin Statement On DoD Plan To Defund Military Projects To Pay For Trump Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I remember when Mexico was going to pay for President Trump's border wall. He failed entirely to fulfill that promise and has now decided to steal funding from our armed service members and their families instead. Over 120 military projects are going to lose funding as a result." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Underwood Statement on Inspector General Report Detailing Post-Traumatic Stress and Mental Health Problems Incurred by Migrant Children Separated from Parents Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump finds $3.6 billion in loose change in our Defense budget to divert to his almighty wall. A question: shouldn't our military come first before a promise at a campaign rally?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump family separation policy was implemented with little planning & zero regard for the well-being of the children involved. An investigation I requested confirms these children suffered psychological damage as a result. But the worst part? The President doesn't care." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2019 Leahy, Durbin, Schatz REAX To President Trump Robbing From The Military To Pay For His Vanity Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "It's unthinkable that the President would take funding away from our troops in order to pay for his vanity project at the border. Fulfilling a failed campaign promise is no excuse for this overreach in authority. Congress must put our service members first." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Duckworth to Trump Administration: Stop disrespecting U.S. servicemembers and diplomats willing to sacrifice for our nation Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin Demands Answers On Elimination Of Medical Deferred Action Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's Remain in Mexico policy is a betrayal of American values and will only further instability in Mexican border cities. I joined my @SenateDems colleagues in demanding an end to this short-sighted and inhumane policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Feinstein, Durbin, Klobuchar, Colleagues Press AG Barr to Rescind Decision Limiting Asylum Due to Family Ties Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State of the U.S. Department of State, Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Feinstein, Menendez, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration End Remain in Mexico Policy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "With Tropical Storm Dorian bearing down on Puerto Rico, the Trump Admin is raiding millions of dollars of disaster relief funds so they can detain more immigrants. Putting Americans at risk to serve the President's anti-immigrant agenda is beyond the pale." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Deporting children with cancer is about as low as you can sink. This is yet another step in the Trump Administration's heartless campaign to use immigration to divide us. But I have faith in the American people - we are a kind and generous nation and we will reject this cruelty." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "How is punishing the children of American troops Making America Great? These are the sons and daughters of the brave men and women who are dedicating their lives to keeping our nation safe. They have every right to be born United States citizens." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "We should be doing everything in our power to help keep innocent families out of harm's way by granting TPS to Venezuelans already living in the US. Sadly, President Trump and Senate Republicans are blocking TPS for Venezuela, putting lives at risk." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2019 Congressman García's Statement on Trump Administration's Move to Undercut Flores Agreement Rep.Chuy Garcia
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Punishing migrant children with indefinite detention is immoral and un-American and will not make us safer. We can secure our border while treating families fleeing horrific persecution with compassion & humanity. I strongly oppose any efforts to eliminate the Flores Agreement." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cheryl Stanton, Admin for the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Wage and Hour Division - Castro, Grijalva Call for Department of Labor to Resume Visa Certification Process for Abused Workers and Trafficking Victims Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Letter to Administrator Cheryl Stanton, Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor - Reps. Grijalva & Castro: DOL's New Guidance on U and T Visas will Silence Vulnerable Immigrant Workers Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Merkley, senators urge administration to permanently shut down Homestead child prison Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 16, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Trump's Attempt to Shift Funds to Expand ICE Detention Centers Rep.Chuy Garcia
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to see Illinois join more than a dozen other states in challenging the Trump Admin's changes to the public charge rule. This Admin's plan to limit legal immigration based on an applicant's wealth is entirely un-American." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Seven years ago, the DACA program began accepting applications from Dreamers across the U.S. With Pres. Trump taking his cruel efforts to repeal DACA to the Supreme Court, Senate Republicans should do their job and pass the American Dream & Promise Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Duckworth speaks out against Trump Administration's "Public Charge" rule Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 12, 2019 Letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Duckworth Demands Trump Administration Explain Decision to Deny Citizenship Interview to U.S. Marine Veteran Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Penalizing immigrants living here legally will do nothing to fix the situation at our border and will only sow fear & distrust in immigrant communities across the US." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2019 MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript: Trump: "Trump defends racially charged remarks." Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "We can certainly keep America safe and respect our heritage as a nation of immigrants. I stand with the immigrant community and will do everything I can to help keep families together." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Jobs processing meat and poultry are hot, dirty, monotonous, and dangerous. Across America immigrants have always taken these jobs. ICE raids should focus on those who are a threat to our safety, not those who work hard every day to put food on our tables." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump cut all non-humanitarian trade w/ Venezuela. Ban on exports has one notable exception: he still allows cruel exportation of Venezuelans living in the U.S. Pres. Trump refuses to give Temporary Protected Status to Venezuelans who fear returning to lawless failed state." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2019 Schneider Completes Visit to U.S.-Mexico Border to Investigate Impact of Trump Administration Immigration Policies Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Pressley, Omar, 42 Members of Congress Urge Transparency from Trump Administration on the Removal of Eritreans Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Today Republicans in the Senate Judiciary Committee violated multiple Committee rules to jam through a cruel & partisan bill that will do nothing to make our border more secure & targets vulnerable children for indefinite detention and deportation. America is better than this." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019 Durbin Statement On Rigged Markup Of Cruel Trump-Graham Proposal Targeting Vulnerable Children Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019 Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Rep. Raskin Calls on Ice to Protect Rights of Transgender Asylum Seekers Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 31, 2019 Durbin, Menendez Meet With Venezuela Special Envoy Elliot Abrams Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Last June, a federal judge ordered the Trump Admin to end its cruel family separation policy. A year later, we learn they've allegedly exploited loopholes in the order to separate more than 900 additional children from their parents. Does their cruelty know no bounds?" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Met with Special Envoy Abrams to reiterate my support for President Guaidó & press the need to designate Venezuela for TPS. Pres. Trump can't have it both ways. If he's going to warn Americans that Venezuela is dangerous, he can't then force Venezuelans in the US to return." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "I call on President Trump to extend Temporary Protected Status for Syrians living in the United States. We have a moral obligation not to force them to return to grave danger." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019 Letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services - Velázquez, Van-Hollen Want Answers on TPS Immigration Program Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Last June, a federal judge ordered the Trump Admin to end its cruel family separation policy. A year later, we learn they've allegedly exploited loopholes in the order to separate more than 900 additional children from their parents. Does their cruelty know no bounds?" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Pressley, Torres, Lawmakers Urge Acting DHS Secretary McAleenan to Immediately Rescind "Safe Third County" Agreement with Guatemala Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 30, 2019 Tweet - "Joining @SenatorMenendez on the Senate floor to ask for unanimous consent to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Venezuela TPS Act of 2019 and designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). https://www.facebook.com/SenatorDurbin/videos/403017693656112/?__xts__[0]=68.ARCm1_6tDhWNeZ5b8wGJrw8hEMJF33x87NrP2HvmDvRdcB-F8QyGApwkkEpi7PlIJo4ZVwU3A3VOVR1-Zi-C0GeXYu3rvjJBy7_JYaHVu59UJJ_lKZdEswDKXwFFl1F3rZIhwX4DzFJsbeMJiFJgbndqh0hz3355m1SNzbTFUJMtrHq-dNlugQBD4Am50RBY3eZW-_tcVoe8wSDceLNBbksvnuktXO0G7jdzzO6sd2cO60r5rjOr1lGjLszSM5djIwxTHtwTw_oDqy0iieFVGFSs_FNI2r8Z974Tw27ua6UWCLmdCuVnBR9hiCuIIEZOyKBgii6-sSxWL0mX-EBJvmUZSxJsuwsPuIw&__tn__=-" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019 Tweet - "How can we in good conscience ask Venezuelans living in US to return to their country, and at the same time warn Americans not to visit? We should immediately grant Venezuela Temporary Protected Status. Unfortunately, my Republican colleagues blocked that from happening today." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019 Senate Republicans Block Bipartisan, House-Passed Venezuela TPS Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García, Barbara Lee Call on DOJ to Explain Elimination of In-Court Interpreters for Immigrants Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 29, 2019 Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan - With Temporary Protected Status For Nearly 7,000 Syrians Living In U.S. Set To Expire Without Action This Week, Gillibrand, Kaine Lead Senate Colleagues To Call On Trump Administration To Extend And Redesignate TPS Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 29, 2019 Tweet - "Immigration is good for our country and good for our economy. In Illinois alone, the revenue created by immigrant-founded companies was equal to 70% of the state's GDP. Nationwide, these companies employ more than 13.5 million Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2019 García Statement on Supreme Court Allowing Trump to Proceed with Wasteful, Harmful Border Wall Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 26, 2019 Tweet - "When I visited the border a week ago, a young child told us he hadn't been able to brush his teeth for a week. This is unacceptable. We can argue about immigration policy in America, but something that should be universally accepted is the humane treatment of children." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Following Visit To Inspect & Investigate Southern Border Facilities, Durbin Joins Senate Dems In Demanding Trump Administration Immediately Address A Number Of Issues The Senators Witnessed Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - New American Members of Congress Demand Answers on Trump Administration's Proposed Changes to Citizenship Test Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 25, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Establish Humanitarian Standards in Border Protection Custody Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Forcefully Condemning Proposal To Zero Out Refugee Admissions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "We can argue over immigration policy, but we shouldn't have to argue over the treatment of children. It should be a fundamental American value that we treat children with compassion when they arrive at our border. Today's trip to McAllen, Texas really brought that message home." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Letter to the President - Carper, Coons to President Trump: Use Emergency Border Funds Only for Humanitarian Purposes Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 19, 2019 Durbin Visits Southwest Border To View Migrant Detention Facilities Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining @SenSchumer and @SenateDems today to evaluate the conditions at the migrant facilities on our southern border. Follow along for updates." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "Just got done with my trip to the southern border in McAllen, TX. Our immigration system is broken. You can't walk into these facilities, see these children, and believe that this situation is acceptable. America is better than this." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Acting Secretary Of Homeland Security McAleenan, Demands Confirmation That Department Use Humanitarian Funding To Help Detainees Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Beyer, House Democrats Demand Accountability For Agents Who Posted Racist, Misogynist Messages On CBP Facebook Groups Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 17, 2019 Murphy, Blumenthal, colleagues introduce legislation to stop cruel and neglectful treatment of children at the border Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019 Underwood Bill to Address Medical Crisis at Border Unanimously Advances out Of Homeland Security Committee Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with @Harvard President Larry Bacow today to discuss higher education & immigration -- particularly the #DACA program. The son of refugees, Pres. Bacow is a proponent of DACA and understands the importance of compassion in crafting immigration policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Durbin, Menendez Statement On President Trump's Refusal To Designate Venezuela For TPS Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "In March, @SenatorMenendez and I led a bipartisan group of 24 Senators urging the Trump Admin to designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) so that Venezuelans in the U.S. are not forced to return to their country at this dangerous time." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's new rule blocking asylum claims at our southern border will "endanger vulnerable people in need of international protection from violence or persecution," including children and families, according to @Refugees. America is better than this." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Menendez, Durbin Statement on President Trump's Refusal to Designate Venezuela for TPS Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "We must address the root causes driving migrants to our border, and fighting corruption in Northern Triangle countries like Guatemala should be a top priority. The United States should be promoting democracy and stability abroad, not working against them." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to stand with @RepChuyGarcia, @RepMikeQuigley, @CongressmanRaja, @ChicagosMayor, and the people of Little Village in solidarity with the immigrant community." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2019 Cortez Masto joins legislation to block immigration enforcement at sensitive locations Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "In light of the Trump Administration's cruel plan for mass family arrests, separations, and deportations, it's imperative that immigrants know their rights. More information here: http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights/Know_Your_Rights.pdf …" "Same form in multiple languages: http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights/immigrant.html …" Sen.Dick Durbin
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