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June 8, 2020 Schneider Joins Congressional Black Caucus and Judiciary Committee Introducing Police Reform Package Rep. Brad Schneider
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "We cannot call ourselves a land of justice until we address fundamental issues of racial injustice. Those who abuse the power of policing at the expense of others, particularly Black and Brown communities, have no place in law enforcement in America." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "An overwhelming majority of Americans support #DACA recipients -- 95% of Democrats, 73% of Republicans, 84% of Independents, and 85% total. #SCOTUS should not allow President Trump to repeal #DACA & put the lives of 800,000 #Dreamers at risk. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Oversight Committee Democratic Members Honor Leadership of Black Women on 101st Anniversary of 19th Amendment Passing Congress Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
June 8, 2020 Underwood Joins Historic Unveiling of the Justice in Policing Act Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The right to peacefully protest is a bedrock principle of our democracy & I am concerned by reports of ICE & CBP officers using force against Americans exercising that right. Joining @SenKamalaHarris in demanding answers from ICE & CBP on their involvement in the recent protests." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Foster Statement on Justice in Policing Act Rep. Bill Foster
June 8, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Booker, Harris, Colleagues To Introduce Justice In Policing Act Of 2020 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 8, 2020 Congressman Davis Joins as Original Co-Sponsor of Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Rep. Danny Davis
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "It was an honor to speak at yesterday's #BlackLivesMatter protest in Springfield. We cannot call ourselves a land of justice until we address fundamental issues of racial injustice." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to the Springfield community, faith, and youth leaders who joined me yesterday to discuss the need for America to address fundamental issues of racial injustice." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2020 Tweet - "When it comes to the worst insensitivity, it's a tie. A President who declares "a great day" for George Floyd or FOX which charts a history of positive economic growth after racial tragedies. Sad and sickening." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2020 Letter to Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Congressmen Norcross, Chabot Lead Call for Release of Appropriated Funds for U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Taking a moment of thanks today for all our veterans, especially those who changed the world 76 years ago on D-Day. We have our freedoms today because of your courage. #DDay2020" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "101 yrs ago today, the Senate voted to adopt the 19th Amendment. Though this was an important milestone, it took decades more for women of color to gain access to the ballot box & we still have work to do to ensure that all Americans can fulfill their fundamental right to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin, Duckworth Join Harris, Colleagues In Letter Demanding Answers On ICE & CBP Involvement In Policing Ongoing Protests Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Kentucky Senator Rand Paul's hold on the anti-lynching bill, which passed the House 410-4, is a national embarrassment. I'm calling on Senator McConnell to schedule the bill for a floor vote as soon as the Senate returns. No excuses." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I heard from young leaders of color about the need for justice and accountability for the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery and the urgency of making meaningful reforms." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Craig Carpentino, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey - Durbin Asks DOJ For Update On Price Gouging Activity During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Quigley Statement on National Gun Violence Awareness Day Rep. Mike Quigley
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Breonna Taylor should be celebrating her birthday today--she would've been 27 years old. The police officers who shot & killed Breonna in her own home must face accountability for their actions. My prayers are with Breonna & all her family & friends today." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Today I #WearOrange to honor the memory of Hadiya Pendleton and the tens of thousands of Americans who are killed each year by gunfire. As a nation, we owe it to those we've lost to step up and take action to reduce gun violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Howard "Skip" Elliott, Inspector General of the Department of Transportation - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Letter to Mr. Sean O'Donnell, Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Schakowsky Calls for Special Prosecutor To Investigate Excessive Force Ordered Against Peaceful Protesters Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "AG William "the Conqueror" Barr wants to believe that he led our troops into the Battle of Lafayette Square & bravely dispersed hundreds of unarmed, peaceful demonstrators, clearing the way for the Comm. in Chief to pose w/ a Bible in front of a church. But we know the truth." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "It has been one year since the House passed the Dream and Promise Act. And yet Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans have not taken any action on this bill, leaving hundreds of thousands of young people who grew up in this country hanging in the balance." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House - Rep. Horn Leads Bipartisan Push for Vote on Law Enforcement Training Bill Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "I was proud to join my @SenateDems colleagues this morning for a moment of silence in honor of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. We stand in solidarity with all those peacefully protesting racial injustice across the country." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Durbin Calls On Congress To Protect Immigrant Doctors & Nurses On Frontlines Of COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Bustos, Durbin, Duckworth Statement on Confirmation of COVID-19 Cases at USP Thomson Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2020 Congressman García Joins Resolution Condemning Police Brutality Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 3, 2020 Congressman García Calls for Unity and Solidarity Against Racism Rep. Chuy Garcia
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, Democratic Senators Urge DeVos to Rescind Harmful Title IX Rule and Focus on Student Safety Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2020 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Leads Letter With Illinois Senators And Representatives Opposing President's Threat To Illegally Deploy Military Forces To Illinois Against Governor Pritzker's Wishes Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 3, 2020 Letter to JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Illinois GOP Asks Pritzker to Clarify PPP Guidance for Nonprofit Human Service Organizations Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
June 3, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution Supporting Constitutional Right To Peacefully Protest & Condemning President Trump's Order To Tear Gas Peaceful Protestors Last Night Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "We cannot discuss the issue of incarceration in America without considering the impact of racism. While the majority of illegal drug users and dealers in our country are white, the vast majority of people incarcerated for drug offenses are African American or Latino." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020 Duckworth Statement on President Trump's Misuse of Armed Forces to Divide America Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 2, 2020 Schneider Statement on President Trump's Threat to Send Military Into States Rep. Brad Schneider
June 2, 2020 Quigley Highlights Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 2, 2020 Casten Statement on Ongoing Protests Following George Floyd's Death Rep. Sean Casten
June 2, 2020 Durbin: We Cannot Ignore The Impact Of The COVID-19 Pandemic On Incarcerated Individuals Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "The heart of our democracy is at stake. Is our system of justice in America so infected by racism that it cannot function in a manner consistent w/our democratic values? Is our President mobilizing our military to suppress dissent in a manner inconsistent with the Constitution?" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "Remember these names: Allaijah Davis, 15; Ariona Fairlee, 16; Nykeyla Henderson, 17. High school students in Springfield, IL, who organized a peaceful & powerful #BlackLivesMatter protest drawing 1,000+. These determined young women want the world to know their lives matter too." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020 Durbin Speaks On The Killing Of George Floyd And The Need To Address Fundamental Issues Of Racial Injustice In America Sen. Dick Durbin
June 1, 2020 Quigley Statement on Pride Month 2020 Rep. Mike Quigley
Date Title Politician
June 8, 2020 Schneider Joins Congressional Black Caucus and Judiciary Committee Introducing Police Reform Package Rep.Brad Schneider
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "We cannot call ourselves a land of justice until we address fundamental issues of racial injustice. Those who abuse the power of policing at the expense of others, particularly Black and Brown communities, have no place in law enforcement in America." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "An overwhelming majority of Americans support #DACA recipients -- 95% of Democrats, 73% of Republicans, 84% of Independents, and 85% total. #SCOTUS should not allow President Trump to repeal #DACA & put the lives of 800,000 #Dreamers at risk. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Oversight Committee Democratic Members Honor Leadership of Black Women on 101st Anniversary of 19th Amendment Passing Congress Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
June 8, 2020 Underwood Joins Historic Unveiling of the Justice in Policing Act Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The right to peacefully protest is a bedrock principle of our democracy & I am concerned by reports of ICE & CBP officers using force against Americans exercising that right. Joining @SenKamalaHarris in demanding answers from ICE & CBP on their involvement in the recent protests." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2020 Foster Statement on Justice in Policing Act Rep.Bill Foster
June 8, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Booker, Harris, Colleagues To Introduce Justice In Policing Act Of 2020 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 8, 2020 Congressman Davis Joins as Original Co-Sponsor of Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Rep.Danny Davis
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "It was an honor to speak at yesterday's #BlackLivesMatter protest in Springfield. We cannot call ourselves a land of justice until we address fundamental issues of racial injustice." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to the Springfield community, faith, and youth leaders who joined me yesterday to discuss the need for America to address fundamental issues of racial injustice." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2020 Tweet - "When it comes to the worst insensitivity, it's a tie. A President who declares "a great day" for George Floyd or FOX which charts a history of positive economic growth after racial tragedies. Sad and sickening." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2020 Letter to Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Congressmen Norcross, Chabot Lead Call for Release of Appropriated Funds for U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Taking a moment of thanks today for all our veterans, especially those who changed the world 76 years ago on D-Day. We have our freedoms today because of your courage. #DDay2020" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "101 yrs ago today, the Senate voted to adopt the 19th Amendment. Though this was an important milestone, it took decades more for women of color to gain access to the ballot box & we still have work to do to ensure that all Americans can fulfill their fundamental right to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin, Duckworth Join Harris, Colleagues In Letter Demanding Answers On ICE & CBP Involvement In Policing Ongoing Protests Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Kentucky Senator Rand Paul's hold on the anti-lynching bill, which passed the House 410-4, is a national embarrassment. I'm calling on Senator McConnell to schedule the bill for a floor vote as soon as the Senate returns. No excuses." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I heard from young leaders of color about the need for justice and accountability for the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery and the urgency of making meaningful reforms." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Craig Carpentino, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey - Durbin Asks DOJ For Update On Price Gouging Activity During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Quigley Statement on National Gun Violence Awareness Day Rep.Mike Quigley
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Breonna Taylor should be celebrating her birthday today--she would've been 27 years old. The police officers who shot & killed Breonna in her own home must face accountability for their actions. My prayers are with Breonna & all her family & friends today." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Today I #WearOrange to honor the memory of Hadiya Pendleton and the tens of thousands of Americans who are killed each year by gunfire. As a nation, we owe it to those we've lost to step up and take action to reduce gun violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Howard "Skip" Elliott, Inspector General of the Department of Transportation - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Letter to Mr. Sean O'Donnell, Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Schakowsky Calls for Special Prosecutor To Investigate Excessive Force Ordered Against Peaceful Protesters Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "AG William "the Conqueror" Barr wants to believe that he led our troops into the Battle of Lafayette Square & bravely dispersed hundreds of unarmed, peaceful demonstrators, clearing the way for the Comm. in Chief to pose w/ a Bible in front of a church. But we know the truth." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "It has been one year since the House passed the Dream and Promise Act. And yet Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans have not taken any action on this bill, leaving hundreds of thousands of young people who grew up in this country hanging in the balance." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House - Rep. Horn Leads Bipartisan Push for Vote on Law Enforcement Training Bill Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "I was proud to join my @SenateDems colleagues this morning for a moment of silence in honor of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. We stand in solidarity with all those peacefully protesting racial injustice across the country." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Durbin Calls On Congress To Protect Immigrant Doctors & Nurses On Frontlines Of COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 Bustos, Durbin, Duckworth Statement on Confirmation of COVID-19 Cases at USP Thomson Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2020 Congressman García Joins Resolution Condemning Police Brutality Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 3, 2020 Congressman García Calls for Unity and Solidarity Against Racism Rep.Chuy Garcia
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, Democratic Senators Urge DeVos to Rescind Harmful Title IX Rule and Focus on Student Safety Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2020 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Leads Letter With Illinois Senators And Representatives Opposing President's Threat To Illegally Deploy Military Forces To Illinois Against Governor Pritzker's Wishes Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 3, 2020 Letter to JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Illinois GOP Asks Pritzker to Clarify PPP Guidance for Nonprofit Human Service Organizations Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
June 3, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution Supporting Constitutional Right To Peacefully Protest & Condemning President Trump's Order To Tear Gas Peaceful Protestors Last Night Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "We cannot discuss the issue of incarceration in America without considering the impact of racism. While the majority of illegal drug users and dealers in our country are white, the vast majority of people incarcerated for drug offenses are African American or Latino." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020 Duckworth Statement on President Trump's Misuse of Armed Forces to Divide America Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 2, 2020 Schneider Statement on President Trump's Threat to Send Military Into States Rep.Brad Schneider
June 2, 2020 Quigley Highlights Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 2, 2020 Casten Statement on Ongoing Protests Following George Floyd's Death Rep.Sean Casten
June 2, 2020 Durbin: We Cannot Ignore The Impact Of The COVID-19 Pandemic On Incarcerated Individuals Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "The heart of our democracy is at stake. Is our system of justice in America so infected by racism that it cannot function in a manner consistent w/our democratic values? Is our President mobilizing our military to suppress dissent in a manner inconsistent with the Constitution?" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "Remember these names: Allaijah Davis, 15; Ariona Fairlee, 16; Nykeyla Henderson, 17. High school students in Springfield, IL, who organized a peaceful & powerful #BlackLivesMatter protest drawing 1,000+. These determined young women want the world to know their lives matter too." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020 Durbin Speaks On The Killing Of George Floyd And The Need To Address Fundamental Issues Of Racial Injustice In America Sen.Dick Durbin
June 1, 2020 Quigley Statement on Pride Month 2020 Rep.Mike Quigley
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