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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
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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