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July 19, 2022
Senate Confirms Nomination Of Nancy Maldonado To Be District Judge For The Northern District Of Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2022
Durbin Urges His Colleagues To Support The Nomination Of Nancy Maldonado To Be District Judge For The Northern District Of Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 13, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Latest Nominations Hearing
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 13, 2022
Tweet - "It's no secret that BOP has been plagued by misconduct, but I am hopeful that AG Garland and Deputy AG Monaco have chosen the right leader to clear out the bureaucratic rot and reform BOP. It is a tall order, and I look forward to working with Ms. Peters to help her succeed."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022
Lieutenant Governor Of Illinois Testifies On How The Dobbs Decision Is Already Harming Individual States
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022
Durbin: The Supreme Court's Conservative Majority Is Undermining The Rule Of Law
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2022
Durbin Visits USP Thomson Amid Investigation Into Inmate Deaths, Allegations Of Abuse
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 5, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Questioning Unfair Termination of Trump-Appointed Immigration Judges Amid Biden Border Crisis
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
June 30, 2022
Tweet - "With her exceptional qualifications and record of impartiality, Judge Jackson will no doubt be a Justice who will protect the rights of all Americans and will be committed to America's foundational principles of freedom and equality for all."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 30, 2022
Durbin Statement On Supreme Court Decision Gutting EPA Authority
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2022
Tweet - "Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony before the January 6 Committee has been praised as "courageous" and dismissed as "unbelievable." It's time for those present for some of the darkest moments for our democracy to come forward under oath and, like her, tell their stories."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2022
BOST APPLAUDS SUPREME COURT RULING ON ABORTION
Rep. Mike Bost
June 22, 2022
Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2022
Tweet - "Fox News' spineless refusal to broadcast the January 6 Committee hearing is a new low in American journalism. Fair and balanced? More like fearful and biased."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2022
DUCKWORTH, DURBIN LEAD COLLEAGUES IN CALLING ON DOJ TO ENSURE GOVERNMENT WEBSITES COMPLY WITH THE ADA
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 10, 2022
Tweet - "After last night's opening of the January 6 Committee, it is clear that Senator McConnell's veto of a bipartisan commission was grounded in fear that the truth of that shameless day would anger Trump. History will not be kind to that brand of political cowardice."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2022
Tweet - "Special thanks to the January 6 Committee and especially Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger. Will the Illinois Republicans in our Congressional delegation stand by him or former President Trump?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Forward Recommendations For Central District Of Illinois District Court Judge To White House
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2022
Tweet - "Hats off to the January 6 Committee for a professional and timely presentation of the role of former President Trump in the mob assault on our Capitol. Those of us who lived it want this infamous chapter in American history properly analyzed and preserved."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Call For Immediate Federal Investigation Into Inmate Deaths, Allegations Of Staff Abuses At USP Thomson
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "If these reports prove accurate, this conduct almost certainly contravenes BOP policies, infringes on civil rights and possibly violates federal criminal laws. That's why I'm calling for an investigation into USP Thomson & announcing a @JudiciaryDems hearing on prison conditions."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Latest Nominations Hearing Featuring Two Illinois Judicial Nominees
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2022
Durbin, Brown Introduce Legislation To Clarify Critical Tool For Holding Human Rights Violators Accountable
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, Elizabeth Prelogar, Solicitor General, and Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - In Support of Humane Farming
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 3, 2022
Bost Statement on Leaked Supreme Court Opinion on Abortion
Rep. Mike Bost
May 3, 2022
Durbin Statement on the Future of Roe V. Wade
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2022
Tweet - "In 2006, I asked then-Judge Alito if #RoeVWade was settled law. His answer? "Roe v. Wade is an important precedent... It has been challenged... [and] reaffirmed. That strengthens its value for stare decisis." What changed? A packed conservative majority."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2022
Duckworth Reacts to Reports of Draft Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe V. Wade
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 3, 2022
LaHood Statement on Leaked Draft of SCOTUS Opinion on the Dobbs vs. Jackson Case
Rep. Darin LaHood
May 2, 2022
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Draft Supreme Court Opinion Overturning Roe V. Wade, Stripping American Women Of Their Right To Choose
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 13, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Applaud Historic Nominations Of John Lee To Serve As 7th Circuit Judge, Nancy Maldonado To Serve As U.S. District Judge
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2022
Tweet - "THREAD: Last night, we confirmed a once-in-a-generation legal talent, a jurist with outstanding credentials, and the first ever Black woman to serve as a Justice of the Supreme Court: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Her confirmation is a glass-shattering achievement for America."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "Judge Jackson understands the role of a judge and the role of the Judiciary. She is someone who will bring to the bench top-notch qualifications, a breadth of experience in multiple facets of the law, and an unimpeachable character. I'm proud to say I will vote to #ConfirmKBJ"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "Today, we will vote to confirm a once-in-a-generation legal talent, a jurist with outstanding credentials and a lifetime of experience, and the first ever Black woman to serve as a Justice of the Supreme Court: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "In meetings with Senators on both sides of the aisle, Judge Jackson has shown that she's a highly qualified, fair, and independent choice for the bench--and during her @JudiciaryDems hearings, she proved as much to the American people. She has my vote. #ConfirmKBJ #AJustice4All"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022
Congressman García, Illinois Latino Elected Officials Applaud the Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court
Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 7, 2022
Schakowsky Statement on the Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 7, 2022
Casten Statement on Senate Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
Rep. Sean Casten
April 7, 2022
Duckworth Celebrates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Confirmation to the Supreme Court
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 7, 2022
Durbin Statement On The Historic Confirmation Of Ketanji Brown Jackson To Be An Associate Justice Of The Supreme Court
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "With her exceptional qualifications and record of impartiality, Judge Jackson will no doubt be a Justice who will protect the rights of all Americans and will be committed to America's foundational principles of freedom and equality for all. #ConfirmKBJ #AJustice4All"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2022
Whitehouse, Johnson, Blumenthal, Nadler, Quigley, Cicilline, Jones Introduce Legislation to Enforce Accountability, Transparency for Justices & Judges
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
April 5, 2022
Following The Atrocities In Bucha, Durbin To Introduce Legislation To Hold Russian War Criminals Accountable
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Durbin Statement on the Successful Discharge Vote for Ketanji Brown Jackson, Nominated to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "With January 6 and the Big Lie looming large, DOJ has a critical role to play in protecting our nation's election officials from threats of violence. DOJ has taken important steps to address this issue, but more must be done."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "Today, @JudiciaryDems will vote on the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as the first Black woman on the United States Supreme Court. It is an historic moment for this nation and one that we should all be proud of."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks Ahead of Judiciary Committee Vote on Supreme Court Nominee Judge Jackson
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "Joining @MSNBC @Morning_Joe shortly to discuss today's @JudiciaryDems vote on Judge Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court and the latest atrocities in Ukraine. Tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Durbin Statement On The Successful Discharge Vote For Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Nominated To Be An Associate Justice Of Supreme Court
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "This is the fourth time the Committee has voted on Judge Jackson in some capacity, a reflection of her extraordinary legal career. However, it is the first time that the Committee has advanced the nomination of a Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
July 19, 2022
Senate Confirms Nomination Of Nancy Maldonado To Be District Judge For The Northern District Of Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2022
Durbin Urges His Colleagues To Support The Nomination Of Nancy Maldonado To Be District Judge For The Northern District Of Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 13, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Latest Nominations Hearing
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 13, 2022
Tweet - "It's no secret that BOP has been plagued by misconduct, but I am hopeful that AG Garland and Deputy AG Monaco have chosen the right leader to clear out the bureaucratic rot and reform BOP. It is a tall order, and I look forward to working with Ms. Peters to help her succeed."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022
Lieutenant Governor Of Illinois Testifies On How The Dobbs Decision Is Already Harming Individual States
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022
Durbin: The Supreme Court's Conservative Majority Is Undermining The Rule Of Law
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2022
Durbin Visits USP Thomson Amid Investigation Into Inmate Deaths, Allegations Of Abuse
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 5, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Questioning Unfair Termination of Trump-Appointed Immigration Judges Amid Biden Border Crisis
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
June 30, 2022
Tweet - "With her exceptional qualifications and record of impartiality, Judge Jackson will no doubt be a Justice who will protect the rights of all Americans and will be committed to America's foundational principles of freedom and equality for all."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 30, 2022
Durbin Statement On Supreme Court Decision Gutting EPA Authority
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2022
Tweet - "Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony before the January 6 Committee has been praised as "courageous" and dismissed as "unbelievable." It's time for those present for some of the darkest moments for our democracy to come forward under oath and, like her, tell their stories."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2022
BOST APPLAUDS SUPREME COURT RULING ON ABORTION
Rep.Mike Bost
June 22, 2022
Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2022
Tweet - "Fox News' spineless refusal to broadcast the January 6 Committee hearing is a new low in American journalism. Fair and balanced? More like fearful and biased."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2022
DUCKWORTH, DURBIN LEAD COLLEAGUES IN CALLING ON DOJ TO ENSURE GOVERNMENT WEBSITES COMPLY WITH THE ADA
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 10, 2022
Tweet - "After last night's opening of the January 6 Committee, it is clear that Senator McConnell's veto of a bipartisan commission was grounded in fear that the truth of that shameless day would anger Trump. History will not be kind to that brand of political cowardice."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2022
Tweet - "Special thanks to the January 6 Committee and especially Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger. Will the Illinois Republicans in our Congressional delegation stand by him or former President Trump?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Forward Recommendations For Central District Of Illinois District Court Judge To White House
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2022
Tweet - "Hats off to the January 6 Committee for a professional and timely presentation of the role of former President Trump in the mob assault on our Capitol. Those of us who lived it want this infamous chapter in American history properly analyzed and preserved."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Call For Immediate Federal Investigation Into Inmate Deaths, Allegations Of Staff Abuses At USP Thomson
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "If these reports prove accurate, this conduct almost certainly contravenes BOP policies, infringes on civil rights and possibly violates federal criminal laws. That's why I'm calling for an investigation into USP Thomson & announcing a @JudiciaryDems hearing on prison conditions."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Latest Nominations Hearing Featuring Two Illinois Judicial Nominees
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2022
Durbin, Brown Introduce Legislation To Clarify Critical Tool For Holding Human Rights Violators Accountable
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, Elizabeth Prelogar, Solicitor General, and Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - In Support of Humane Farming
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 3, 2022
Bost Statement on Leaked Supreme Court Opinion on Abortion
Rep.Mike Bost
May 3, 2022
Durbin Statement on the Future of Roe V. Wade
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2022
Tweet - "In 2006, I asked then-Judge Alito if #RoeVWade was settled law. His answer? "Roe v. Wade is an important precedent... It has been challenged... [and] reaffirmed. That strengthens its value for stare decisis." What changed? A packed conservative majority."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2022
Duckworth Reacts to Reports of Draft Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe V. Wade
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 3, 2022
LaHood Statement on Leaked Draft of SCOTUS Opinion on the Dobbs vs. Jackson Case
Rep.Darin LaHood
May 2, 2022
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Draft Supreme Court Opinion Overturning Roe V. Wade, Stripping American Women Of Their Right To Choose
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 13, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Applaud Historic Nominations Of John Lee To Serve As 7th Circuit Judge, Nancy Maldonado To Serve As U.S. District Judge
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2022
Tweet - "THREAD: Last night, we confirmed a once-in-a-generation legal talent, a jurist with outstanding credentials, and the first ever Black woman to serve as a Justice of the Supreme Court: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Her confirmation is a glass-shattering achievement for America."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "Judge Jackson understands the role of a judge and the role of the Judiciary. She is someone who will bring to the bench top-notch qualifications, a breadth of experience in multiple facets of the law, and an unimpeachable character. I'm proud to say I will vote to #ConfirmKBJ"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "Today, we will vote to confirm a once-in-a-generation legal talent, a jurist with outstanding credentials and a lifetime of experience, and the first ever Black woman to serve as a Justice of the Supreme Court: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "In meetings with Senators on both sides of the aisle, Judge Jackson has shown that she's a highly qualified, fair, and independent choice for the bench--and during her @JudiciaryDems hearings, she proved as much to the American people. She has my vote. #ConfirmKBJ #AJustice4All"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022
Congressman García, Illinois Latino Elected Officials Applaud the Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court
Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 7, 2022
Schakowsky Statement on the Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 7, 2022
Casten Statement on Senate Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
Rep.Sean Casten
April 7, 2022
Duckworth Celebrates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Confirmation to the Supreme Court
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 7, 2022
Durbin Statement On The Historic Confirmation Of Ketanji Brown Jackson To Be An Associate Justice Of The Supreme Court
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "With her exceptional qualifications and record of impartiality, Judge Jackson will no doubt be a Justice who will protect the rights of all Americans and will be committed to America's foundational principles of freedom and equality for all. #ConfirmKBJ #AJustice4All"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2022
Whitehouse, Johnson, Blumenthal, Nadler, Quigley, Cicilline, Jones Introduce Legislation to Enforce Accountability, Transparency for Justices & Judges
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
April 5, 2022
Following The Atrocities In Bucha, Durbin To Introduce Legislation To Hold Russian War Criminals Accountable
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Durbin Statement on the Successful Discharge Vote for Ketanji Brown Jackson, Nominated to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "With January 6 and the Big Lie looming large, DOJ has a critical role to play in protecting our nation's election officials from threats of violence. DOJ has taken important steps to address this issue, but more must be done."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "Today, @JudiciaryDems will vote on the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as the first Black woman on the United States Supreme Court. It is an historic moment for this nation and one that we should all be proud of."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks Ahead of Judiciary Committee Vote on Supreme Court Nominee Judge Jackson
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "Joining @MSNBC @Morning_Joe shortly to discuss today's @JudiciaryDems vote on Judge Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court and the latest atrocities in Ukraine. Tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Durbin Statement On The Successful Discharge Vote For Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Nominated To Be An Associate Justice Of Supreme Court
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "This is the fourth time the Committee has voted on Judge Jackson in some capacity, a reflection of her extraordinary legal career. However, it is the first time that the Committee has advanced the nomination of a Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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