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Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Duckworth, Durbin Join Senators in Demanding Answers About Reported Mistreatment of Pregnant Detainees by CBP Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Brian Huseman, Vice President of Amazon.com, Inc - Oversight Subcommittee Seeks Information About Ring's Agreements with Police and Local Governments Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Julian Johnson, Government Relations Representative for the United States Postal Service - Durbin To USPS: Investigate Reports Of Discrimination At Cesar Chavez Post Office In Pilsen Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Cabinet Members - Congressional Caucuses Oppose Trump Admin Rules to Weaken First Amendment Rights Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation of young children. We must do everything we can to pass common sense gun safety reforms to reduce shootings. But we must also address the underlying trauma that children are facing on an almost daily basis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I am concerned by reports of discriminatory treatment of non-English speaking customers at the Cesar Chavez Post Office in Pilsen. Like many neighborhoods in Chicago, Pilsen is a diverse, multi-cultural community & it is important that the Cesar Chavez Post Office reflects that." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "An alleged former Gambian death squad member is currently in U.S. custody for overstaying a visa. He is likely responsible for heinous atrocities--including the murder of U.S. citizens. Joined @SenatorLeahy in calling for @TheJusticeDept & @DHSgov to ensure he is held accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Congressman García's Statement About Deployment of Border Patrol Teams to Sanctuary Cities Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 18, 2020 Illinois House Republican Delegation Statement on the Commutation of Rod Blagojevich's Sentence Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Durbin Statement On Commutation Of Former Gov. Blagojevich Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Happy Presidents' Day! Today, we honor all those who have served as our nation's chief executive. I am proud to represent Illinois--the land of Lincoln--in the U.S. Senate, and to celebrate the legacy of the four historic presidents who have called our great state home." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago today, a gunman shot & killed five co-workers at a warehouse in Aurora, Illinois. He also shot & wounded five police officers who rushed to the scene. On that day, we lost: Russell Beyer Vicente Juarez Clay Parks Josh Pinkard Trevor Wehner A tragic loss of life." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Communities From Domestic Terrorism Passes the House Homeland Security Committee Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 14, 2020 Congressman Lamborn Joins Lawmakers Signing an Amicus Brief Supporting Religious Liberty Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Every day, we are reminded of the devastating toll of gun violence in our nation. On average, around 100 Americans die each day from gunfire. It is an epidemic of violence. Today marks the anniversaries of two horrific mass shootings." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Police leaders say immigrants are not driving violence in Chicago & officers need to work cooperatively with the immigrant community. That's why former CBP chief Gil Kerlikowske opposes the Trump Administration's move to send Border Patrol's "SWAT team" to cities like Chicago." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 One Day After the House Passage of the Resolution to Remove Deadline, Underwood Holds Press Conference on the Important of the Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 14, 2020 Durbin, Senators Introduce Gun Safety Bill To Allow Preservation & Disclosure Of Federal Gun Data Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 Duckworth Tours the Hatchery, Highlighting Success of Local Entrepreneurs Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Without my mother Anna, an immigrant from Lithuania, I would not be the person I am today. #ToImmigrantsWithLove--do not let this Administration shake your belief in what this country can & should be. We are stronger because of the contributions of immigrants." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Casten Statement on Removing the Deadline for Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Senators Press AG Barr On Politicization Of Immigration Courts Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Removing Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Appropriations Dems Raise Alarm On Trump Admin Decision To Divert Funding From National Guard & Other Security Programs To Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Victims of Gun Violence to Hold Gun Traffickers Liable Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 13, 2020 Newsweek - Robin Kelly and David Hogg Op-Ed - Trump and Republicans Are Failing to Protect Our Children Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It's time for the Constitution to unequivocally state that everyone is equal under the law, regardless of sex. Now that the House has done its job, the Senate must remove the deadline and pass the #ERA. #ERANow" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Removing Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Attorney General Barr said in his confirmation hearing that the AG must ensure that the enforcement of the law is "above and away from politics." He is failing. All 10 @SenateDems on the Judiciary Committee agree--it's time to investigate political interference at DOJ." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's decision to raid National Guard & Reserve funding in order to build his border wall will harm our national security. It is a direct attack on Congressional efforts to ensure our citizen-soldiers are well-prepared and fully modernized." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is waging an ongoing campaign to erode the independence of immigration courts, threatening public confidence in the immigration court system. We cannot let that happen. Our courts must be allowed to apply the law fairly & independently." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Casten Introduces Bill to Reduce Gun Trafficking Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Attorney General Barr must testify under oath in @SenJudiciary ASAP to explain the decision by @TheJusticeDept political appointees to overturn the sentence recommended by career prosecutors for Roger Stone just hours after President Trump criticized the prosecutors." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Vela Joins Over 100 House Democrats in Call for Immediate End of Remain in Mexico Policy Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud to represent the Land of Lincoln, and today, on Abraham Lincoln's 211th birthday, we honor his life and legacy. Happy Birthday, Abe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Quigley Statement on Trump Interference in Stone Sentencing Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Transgender migrants & asylum seekers are uniquely vulnerable while in immigration detention centers. I'm joining @PattyMurray , @SenFeinstein , and others in holding ICE accountable for their treatment of transgender detainees in their custody." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Chicago had its deadliest February weekend in 18 years, a reminder that our nation's gun violence epidemic isn't going to go away on its own. Congress can save lives with common sense gun reform legislation, but Democrats can't do it alone. Republicans will have to join us." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration seems to sink to a new low each and every day. It's disgraceful that the President is allowing Native American burial sites to be destroyed like this, all in order to build his useless border wall." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I will vote no on the nomination of Andrew Brasher to the 11th Circuit. His track record on voting, reproductive, and LGBTQ rights raises serious concerns. #StopBrasher" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Hosted the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police today for an important conversation about the best ways the federal government can support community safety and officer wellness back home." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with IL athletes from the Special Olympics, which held its first Games in Chicago in 1968, to talk about the education programming offered to athletes & their families. Excited to work with Special Olympics to ensure continued federal funding in the coming year." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2020 Feinstein, Murray, Senate Democrats Question ICE on Treatment of Transgender Detainees Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by the loss of Detective Patricia Walsh. My prayers are with her family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to all the @Maine_West students who participated in our immigration discussion. I love hearing from the young people of Illinois and appreciate their passion for making our country a better place." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Retire the Iowa Caucuses Buggy to a museum but spare me Trump tweets ridiculing the technology meltdown in Des Moines. This President forcibly separated thousands of families at the border without the technology to track & reunite them, inflicting lasting trauma on innocent kids." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's "asylum cooperative agreements" to forcibly return women & children fleeing horrific violence are inhumane & likely illegal. I'm joining @SenWarren , @SenatorMenendez , & others in writing Sec. Pompeo, AG Barr, & Acting DHS Sec. Wolf demanding more information." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Bill To Protect Federal Lands In Utah As Wilderness Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Van Hollen Joins Murray, Feinstein, Senate Democrats in Letter Requesting Answers on ICE Treatment of Transgender Detainees Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Duckworth, Durbin Join Senators in Demanding Answers About Reported Mistreatment of Pregnant Detainees by CBP Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Brian Huseman, Vice President of Amazon.com, Inc - Oversight Subcommittee Seeks Information About Ring's Agreements with Police and Local Governments Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Julian Johnson, Government Relations Representative for the United States Postal Service - Durbin To USPS: Investigate Reports Of Discrimination At Cesar Chavez Post Office In Pilsen Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Cabinet Members - Congressional Caucuses Oppose Trump Admin Rules to Weaken First Amendment Rights Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation of young children. We must do everything we can to pass common sense gun safety reforms to reduce shootings. But we must also address the underlying trauma that children are facing on an almost daily basis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I am concerned by reports of discriminatory treatment of non-English speaking customers at the Cesar Chavez Post Office in Pilsen. Like many neighborhoods in Chicago, Pilsen is a diverse, multi-cultural community & it is important that the Cesar Chavez Post Office reflects that." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "An alleged former Gambian death squad member is currently in U.S. custody for overstaying a visa. He is likely responsible for heinous atrocities--including the murder of U.S. citizens. Joined @SenatorLeahy in calling for @TheJusticeDept & @DHSgov to ensure he is held accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Congressman García's Statement About Deployment of Border Patrol Teams to Sanctuary Cities Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 18, 2020 Illinois House Republican Delegation Statement on the Commutation of Rod Blagojevich's Sentence Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Durbin Statement On Commutation Of Former Gov. Blagojevich Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Happy Presidents' Day! Today, we honor all those who have served as our nation's chief executive. I am proud to represent Illinois--the land of Lincoln--in the U.S. Senate, and to celebrate the legacy of the four historic presidents who have called our great state home." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago today, a gunman shot & killed five co-workers at a warehouse in Aurora, Illinois. He also shot & wounded five police officers who rushed to the scene. On that day, we lost: Russell Beyer Vicente Juarez Clay Parks Josh Pinkard Trevor Wehner A tragic loss of life." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Communities From Domestic Terrorism Passes the House Homeland Security Committee Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 14, 2020 Congressman Lamborn Joins Lawmakers Signing an Amicus Brief Supporting Religious Liberty Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Every day, we are reminded of the devastating toll of gun violence in our nation. On average, around 100 Americans die each day from gunfire. It is an epidemic of violence. Today marks the anniversaries of two horrific mass shootings." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Police leaders say immigrants are not driving violence in Chicago & officers need to work cooperatively with the immigrant community. That's why former CBP chief Gil Kerlikowske opposes the Trump Administration's move to send Border Patrol's "SWAT team" to cities like Chicago." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 One Day After the House Passage of the Resolution to Remove Deadline, Underwood Holds Press Conference on the Important of the Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 14, 2020 Durbin, Senators Introduce Gun Safety Bill To Allow Preservation & Disclosure Of Federal Gun Data Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 Duckworth Tours the Hatchery, Highlighting Success of Local Entrepreneurs Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Without my mother Anna, an immigrant from Lithuania, I would not be the person I am today. #ToImmigrantsWithLove--do not let this Administration shake your belief in what this country can & should be. We are stronger because of the contributions of immigrants." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Casten Statement on Removing the Deadline for Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Senators Press AG Barr On Politicization Of Immigration Courts Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Removing Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Appropriations Dems Raise Alarm On Trump Admin Decision To Divert Funding From National Guard & Other Security Programs To Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Victims of Gun Violence to Hold Gun Traffickers Liable Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 13, 2020 Newsweek - Robin Kelly and David Hogg Op-Ed - Trump and Republicans Are Failing to Protect Our Children Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It's time for the Constitution to unequivocally state that everyone is equal under the law, regardless of sex. Now that the House has done its job, the Senate must remove the deadline and pass the #ERA. #ERANow" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Removing Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Attorney General Barr said in his confirmation hearing that the AG must ensure that the enforcement of the law is "above and away from politics." He is failing. All 10 @SenateDems on the Judiciary Committee agree--it's time to investigate political interference at DOJ." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's decision to raid National Guard & Reserve funding in order to build his border wall will harm our national security. It is a direct attack on Congressional efforts to ensure our citizen-soldiers are well-prepared and fully modernized." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is waging an ongoing campaign to erode the independence of immigration courts, threatening public confidence in the immigration court system. We cannot let that happen. Our courts must be allowed to apply the law fairly & independently." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Casten Introduces Bill to Reduce Gun Trafficking Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Attorney General Barr must testify under oath in @SenJudiciary ASAP to explain the decision by @TheJusticeDept political appointees to overturn the sentence recommended by career prosecutors for Roger Stone just hours after President Trump criticized the prosecutors." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Vela Joins Over 100 House Democrats in Call for Immediate End of Remain in Mexico Policy Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud to represent the Land of Lincoln, and today, on Abraham Lincoln's 211th birthday, we honor his life and legacy. Happy Birthday, Abe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Quigley Statement on Trump Interference in Stone Sentencing Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Transgender migrants & asylum seekers are uniquely vulnerable while in immigration detention centers. I'm joining @PattyMurray , @SenFeinstein , and others in holding ICE accountable for their treatment of transgender detainees in their custody." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Chicago had its deadliest February weekend in 18 years, a reminder that our nation's gun violence epidemic isn't going to go away on its own. Congress can save lives with common sense gun reform legislation, but Democrats can't do it alone. Republicans will have to join us." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration seems to sink to a new low each and every day. It's disgraceful that the President is allowing Native American burial sites to be destroyed like this, all in order to build his useless border wall." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I will vote no on the nomination of Andrew Brasher to the 11th Circuit. His track record on voting, reproductive, and LGBTQ rights raises serious concerns. #StopBrasher" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Hosted the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police today for an important conversation about the best ways the federal government can support community safety and officer wellness back home." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with IL athletes from the Special Olympics, which held its first Games in Chicago in 1968, to talk about the education programming offered to athletes & their families. Excited to work with Special Olympics to ensure continued federal funding in the coming year." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2020 Feinstein, Murray, Senate Democrats Question ICE on Treatment of Transgender Detainees Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by the loss of Detective Patricia Walsh. My prayers are with her family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to all the @Maine_West students who participated in our immigration discussion. I love hearing from the young people of Illinois and appreciate their passion for making our country a better place." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Retire the Iowa Caucuses Buggy to a museum but spare me Trump tweets ridiculing the technology meltdown in Des Moines. This President forcibly separated thousands of families at the border without the technology to track & reunite them, inflicting lasting trauma on innocent kids." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's "asylum cooperative agreements" to forcibly return women & children fleeing horrific violence are inhumane & likely illegal. I'm joining @SenWarren , @SenatorMenendez , & others in writing Sec. Pompeo, AG Barr, & Acting DHS Sec. Wolf demanding more information." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Bill To Protect Federal Lands In Utah As Wilderness Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Van Hollen Joins Murray, Feinstein, Senate Democrats in Letter Requesting Answers on ICE Treatment of Transgender Detainees Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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