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Nov. 25, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee has become a shell of its former self under a Republican majority. But under Democratic leadership, my colleagues and I would get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020
García, Clark, House Members Demand the CDC Address Disproportionate Excess Deaths in Communities of Color, End Health Disparities in Agency's Data Collection
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 23, 2020
Tweet - "I intend to seek the top Democratic position on the Judiciary Committee in the 117th Congress. We have to roll up our sleeves and get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Rudy Giuliani is a legal buffoon but the racist strategy of trying to overturn the votes of African-Americans is no laughing matter. The outgoing President's Republican enablers need to condemn this travesty and recognize President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris now."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Black women in IL are 6x more likely to die from pregnancy complications. We must address these unconscionable racial disparities in health care. One way is by passing my MOMMA Act--which would extend this short 60 day coverage window to a full year."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020
Durbin Calls On Facebook To Stem Rise Of Hate And Conspiracy Groups On Its Platform
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Cohen Asks FBI Director to Investigate Efforts to Deny Voters the Right to a Free and Fair Election
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 27, 2020
Tweet - "Justice Kavanaugh & his conservative allies last night disenfranchised Wisconsin voters whose ballots are mailed before Election Day but arrive after. Voter suppression is alive and well in the GOP. It's clear that we must enact my Constitutional guarantee of a right to vote."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2020
Tweet - "Originalism is the MAGA of judicial philosophies. We cannot allow an 18th century understanding of the Constitution to dictate what happens in 21st century America."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020
Tweet - "Adding Judge Barrett to form a 6-3 conservative Supreme Court is a direct threat to Americans' access to affordable health care, voting rights, reproductive rights, marriage equality, & more. I will vote no on her nomination because I know #WhatsAtStake."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Judge Barrett's record is full of red flags when it comes to LGBTQ rights. If she is confirmed, the right of Americans to simply be who they are and love who they love is at risk. Marriage equality is at risk. We can't take that chance--I'm voting to #BlockBarrett."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020
Tweet - "The Community Reinvestment Act was enacted to facilitate investment in marginalized communities after decades of redlining & discriminatory lending practices. The Trump Admin. is gutting the CRA--in the middle of a pandemic & economic crisis no less. Congress must act to #SaveCRA."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020
Heinrich, Senate Democrats To American People: Do Not Allow Trump To Undermine Nov. 3 Election Results
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Judge Barrett was a constitutional law professor--she knows all about the explicit language in our Constitution regarding the peaceful transfer of power after an election. Her outright refusal to commit to honoring those principles is deeply concerning."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2020
Tweet - "Judge Barrett's originalism gives me no comfort. As @chicagosmayor says, the originalist view "excluded over 50% of the people living in America today," including women, people of color, and LGBTQ Americans. The Constitution we cherish belongs to "we the people" -- all of us."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020
Durbin: Affordable Care Act, Gun Safety Laws, Voting Rights, Election Integrity At Stake With This Supreme Court Nomination
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020
Tweet - "I'm deeply concerned by Judge Barrett's originalist argument in Kanter v. Barr that voting rights "belonged only to virtuous citizens." Today I had the chance to ask Judge Barrett why her dissent treated the fundamental right to vote so differently from gun rights."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020
Tweet - "The denial of voting rights has long been used to suppress & oppress African Americans in the United States. Judge Barrett's record would suggest that she does not hold voting rights as equal to 2nd Amendment rights. That is deeply concerning."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020
Tweet - "It is an honor to receive a perfect score on @HRC 's Congressional Scorecard for the 116th Congress. I'm a proud advocate for LGBTQ rights and I will never stop fighting for equality for all Americans, regardless of who they are or who they love."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Just left the Senate floor, where I tried to pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020, which passed the House unanimously last week. This was an easy opportunity for Senate Republicans to actually do something to stop violent white supremacists. Instead, they objected."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "It's not enough to condemn the President for telling violent white supremacists to "stand by." We have to do something to address this threat. Last week, the House unanimously passed by Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act. Now it's up to @SenateMajLdr to give my bill a vote."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Durbin Slams President Trump's Refusal To Condemn White Supremacists
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "The President won't condemn white supremacist groups, the leading cause of domestic terrorism, because they are his followers. This is an outrage and everyone--Republicans and Democrats--has an obligation to speak up."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Oversight Chairs Condemn Trump Administration on Cancellation of Diversity, Anti-Racism Training
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 25, 2020
Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her life in pursuit of America's highest ideal--equal justice under the law. She won major victories against gender discrimination, making our nation a better place for us all. She will be dearly missed."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel to the President - Booker Leads Senate Judiciary Democrats Demanding Answers from Trump Administration Officials on Executive Order Banning Anti-Bias Training for Federal Agencies and Contractors
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020
García, DeLauro and Watson Coleman Introduce Expanding Representation at HHS Act of 2020
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 24, 2020
Tweet - "This should send a shiver down the spine of every American. The President of the United States is testing the very foundation of our democracy. The American people should be convinced that this President does not feel beholden to the Constitution."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Congressman García Condemns Verdict Reached on the Police Officers who Killed Breonna Taylor
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 23, 2020
Durbin Statement On Grand Jury Ruling In Breonna Taylor Case
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Tweet - "True justice for Breonna Taylor would mean that she would still be alive today. The fact that even accountability for her death remains in question is wrong. The status quo is unacceptable when it comes to matters of race and policing in America."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Booker Leads Judiciary Democrats Pressing Barr on Reports of Rollback of Anti-Bias Training at Justice Department
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 16, 2020
Senate Republicans Again Block Menendez Effort to Designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020
Letter to Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Hon. Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans - Senate Dems Decry Trump Administration on Expulsion of Asylum Seekers from Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 12, 2020
Tweet - "The George Floyd #JusticeinPolicing Act has been sitting on Senator McConnell's desk since June. @SenateDems want to pass this bill and bring needed reforms and accountability to policing. Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Under our Constitution, defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. But far too many are detained pending trial when they haven't been convicted of any crime & pose no threat to society. We can't end mass incarceration unless we end the overuse of pretrial detention."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Calling on Defense Department to Reinstate Funding for Stars & Stripes Newspaper
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Today at 11 AM CT, the family of Jacob Blake will host a community gathering at the site of Jacob's shooting to support & celebrate the Kenosha community & stand in contrast to the President's divisive & inflammatory visit. Details of the event are here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020
Tweet - "The fight for equality and justice for all continues today with a new generation of Americans who are sick and tired of the systemic inequities that continue to plague our country. The time for change is now. #BlackLivesMatter"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020
Tweet - "When you hear the courage and wisdom of Jacob Blake's family, and the pain in Doc Rivers' voice, you know that we have to work to bind the wounds of this nation and, in his words, live up to the Constitution, for everybody."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020
Tweet - "The George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act has been sitting on Sen. McConnell's desk for two months now. And just this week, America watched as yet another unarmed Black man--Jacob Blake--was shot by police. @senatemajldr , the time for action is now. Let us vote on this bill."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020
Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by the horrific shooting of Jacob Blake. My prayers are with Jacob and his family as he fights for his life, and his young children as they face the trauma of what they witnessed. This shooting must be fully investigated without delay."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Voting is a fundamental right, regardless of political preference. Unfortunately, under this Administration, our ability to vote safely--during a pandemic--is under attack."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Removing Stephen Douglas' statue from the main grounds of the State Capitol, and replacing it with Dr. Martin Luther King's, is the right thing to do."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2020
Tweet - "We must protect and defend our right to vote by passing a Constitutional amendment to explicitly guarantee it. I'm urging my colleagues to support my Right to Vote Amendment:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020
Tweet - "The 19th Amendment was ratified 100 yrs ago today, giving women the right to vote. As we celebrate this historic day & the brave suffragettes who serve as an inspiration to so many, we cannot forget that it did not end the struggle for voting rights--especially for women of color."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2020
Tweet - "The turmoil and uncertainty around the coming national election is the creation of a President hellbent on re-election. America deserves better. It is time to pass my Constitutional amendment guaranteeing our right to vote."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020
Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020
Tweet - "I had the privilege of joining members of the 116th Congress in writing an article for Urban One on Engaging Black America. You can read the full collection of articles, including my op-ed on structural racism & health disparities, here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020
Warren, Underwood, Colleagues Announce Bicameral Legislation to Combat Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating 55th Anniversary Of Voting Rights Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
CNN - Sen. Durbin: Amend the Constitution to protect voting rights
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Will be joining @NewDay on @CNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations and my amendment to enshrine the right to vote for every American in our Constitution. Tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "55 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act became law. But the right of every American to vote--especially Black & Brown Americans--remains under attack. That's why I introduced a Constitutional amendment to protect voting rights. My op-ed for @CNN :"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "The right of every American to vote is at the very core of our democracy. Sadly this fundamental right has been under attack for far too long--especially when exercised by Black & Brown Americans. It's time for us to explicitly enshrine the right to vote in our Constitution."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Durbin Introduces Joint Resolution To Enshrine Right To Vote In U.S. Constitution
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Americans with Disabilities Act
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 4, 2020
Durbin: Instead Of Focusing On Real Threat Posed By White Supremacist Violence, Trump Admin Continues To Try To Vilify Protestors
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020
Tweet - "Instead of vilifying peaceful protestors, the Trump Admin. should be focused on the very real and looming threat of white supremacist violence. In the Judiciary Committee today, I pressed @HomelandKen & @USAttyNealyCox on whether or not they agree. Here's how they answered:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to join my colleagues in demanding justice for all--and that includes fighting for climate and health equity for communities of color."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020
Fox News "Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 30, 2020
Harris, Booker, Duckworth Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Help Achieve Environmental Justice for All
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "No subtly here. This is so overtly racist that the President might as well come out and say that he wants to bring back redlining. His own past would suggest he never wanted it to go away in the first place."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2020
Durbin: We Must End Systemic Racial Injustice
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "If @SenateGOP really wanted to honor John Lewis, they would join @SenateDems in our efforts to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Words of praise are fine, but they will soon ring hollow unless real action is taken to ensure every American has the right to vote."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020
Letter to Chairman Lindsey Graham - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Pressing Chairman Graham For Committee Action On The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 26, 2020
Tweet - "The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 30 years ago today to provide protections for Americans w/ disabilities & to preserve their basic civil & human rights. I'm proud to celebrate the #ADA today & I remain committed to fight to make equal opportunity a reality."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2020
Schakowsky Votes for, Improves Domestic and International Priorities Funding Bill
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 22, 2020
Quigley Statement on Trump Deploying Federal Agents to Chicago
Rep. Mike Quigley
July 22, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Expansion Of DOJ Operation Legend To Chicago
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 22, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Colleagues To Introduce John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 25, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee has become a shell of its former self under a Republican majority. But under Democratic leadership, my colleagues and I would get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020
García, Clark, House Members Demand the CDC Address Disproportionate Excess Deaths in Communities of Color, End Health Disparities in Agency's Data Collection
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 23, 2020
Tweet - "I intend to seek the top Democratic position on the Judiciary Committee in the 117th Congress. We have to roll up our sleeves and get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Rudy Giuliani is a legal buffoon but the racist strategy of trying to overturn the votes of African-Americans is no laughing matter. The outgoing President's Republican enablers need to condemn this travesty and recognize President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris now."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Black women in IL are 6x more likely to die from pregnancy complications. We must address these unconscionable racial disparities in health care. One way is by passing my MOMMA Act--which would extend this short 60 day coverage window to a full year."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020
Durbin Calls On Facebook To Stem Rise Of Hate And Conspiracy Groups On Its Platform
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Cohen Asks FBI Director to Investigate Efforts to Deny Voters the Right to a Free and Fair Election
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 27, 2020
Tweet - "Justice Kavanaugh & his conservative allies last night disenfranchised Wisconsin voters whose ballots are mailed before Election Day but arrive after. Voter suppression is alive and well in the GOP. It's clear that we must enact my Constitutional guarantee of a right to vote."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2020
Tweet - "Originalism is the MAGA of judicial philosophies. We cannot allow an 18th century understanding of the Constitution to dictate what happens in 21st century America."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020
Tweet - "Adding Judge Barrett to form a 6-3 conservative Supreme Court is a direct threat to Americans' access to affordable health care, voting rights, reproductive rights, marriage equality, & more. I will vote no on her nomination because I know #WhatsAtStake."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Judge Barrett's record is full of red flags when it comes to LGBTQ rights. If she is confirmed, the right of Americans to simply be who they are and love who they love is at risk. Marriage equality is at risk. We can't take that chance--I'm voting to #BlockBarrett."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020
Tweet - "The Community Reinvestment Act was enacted to facilitate investment in marginalized communities after decades of redlining & discriminatory lending practices. The Trump Admin. is gutting the CRA--in the middle of a pandemic & economic crisis no less. Congress must act to #SaveCRA."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020
Heinrich, Senate Democrats To American People: Do Not Allow Trump To Undermine Nov. 3 Election Results
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Judge Barrett was a constitutional law professor--she knows all about the explicit language in our Constitution regarding the peaceful transfer of power after an election. Her outright refusal to commit to honoring those principles is deeply concerning."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2020
Tweet - "Judge Barrett's originalism gives me no comfort. As @chicagosmayor says, the originalist view "excluded over 50% of the people living in America today," including women, people of color, and LGBTQ Americans. The Constitution we cherish belongs to "we the people" -- all of us."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020
Durbin: Affordable Care Act, Gun Safety Laws, Voting Rights, Election Integrity At Stake With This Supreme Court Nomination
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020
Tweet - "I'm deeply concerned by Judge Barrett's originalist argument in Kanter v. Barr that voting rights "belonged only to virtuous citizens." Today I had the chance to ask Judge Barrett why her dissent treated the fundamental right to vote so differently from gun rights."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020
Tweet - "The denial of voting rights has long been used to suppress & oppress African Americans in the United States. Judge Barrett's record would suggest that she does not hold voting rights as equal to 2nd Amendment rights. That is deeply concerning."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020
Tweet - "It is an honor to receive a perfect score on @HRC 's Congressional Scorecard for the 116th Congress. I'm a proud advocate for LGBTQ rights and I will never stop fighting for equality for all Americans, regardless of who they are or who they love."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Just left the Senate floor, where I tried to pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020, which passed the House unanimously last week. This was an easy opportunity for Senate Republicans to actually do something to stop violent white supremacists. Instead, they objected."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020
CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 1, 2020
Tweet - "It's not enough to condemn the President for telling violent white supremacists to "stand by." We have to do something to address this threat. Last week, the House unanimously passed by Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act. Now it's up to @SenateMajLdr to give my bill a vote."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Durbin Slams President Trump's Refusal To Condemn White Supremacists
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "The President won't condemn white supremacist groups, the leading cause of domestic terrorism, because they are his followers. This is an outrage and everyone--Republicans and Democrats--has an obligation to speak up."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Oversight Chairs Condemn Trump Administration on Cancellation of Diversity, Anti-Racism Training
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 25, 2020
Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her life in pursuit of America's highest ideal--equal justice under the law. She won major victories against gender discrimination, making our nation a better place for us all. She will be dearly missed."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel to the President - Booker Leads Senate Judiciary Democrats Demanding Answers from Trump Administration Officials on Executive Order Banning Anti-Bias Training for Federal Agencies and Contractors
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020
García, DeLauro and Watson Coleman Introduce Expanding Representation at HHS Act of 2020
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 24, 2020
Tweet - "This should send a shiver down the spine of every American. The President of the United States is testing the very foundation of our democracy. The American people should be convinced that this President does not feel beholden to the Constitution."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Congressman García Condemns Verdict Reached on the Police Officers who Killed Breonna Taylor
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 23, 2020
Durbin Statement On Grand Jury Ruling In Breonna Taylor Case
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Tweet - "True justice for Breonna Taylor would mean that she would still be alive today. The fact that even accountability for her death remains in question is wrong. The status quo is unacceptable when it comes to matters of race and policing in America."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Booker Leads Judiciary Democrats Pressing Barr on Reports of Rollback of Anti-Bias Training at Justice Department
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 16, 2020
Senate Republicans Again Block Menendez Effort to Designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020
Letter to Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Hon. Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans - Senate Dems Decry Trump Administration on Expulsion of Asylum Seekers from Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 12, 2020
Tweet - "The George Floyd #JusticeinPolicing Act has been sitting on Senator McConnell's desk since June. @SenateDems want to pass this bill and bring needed reforms and accountability to policing. Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Under our Constitution, defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. But far too many are detained pending trial when they haven't been convicted of any crime & pose no threat to society. We can't end mass incarceration unless we end the overuse of pretrial detention."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Calling on Defense Department to Reinstate Funding for Stars & Stripes Newspaper
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 1, 2020
Tweet - "Today at 11 AM CT, the family of Jacob Blake will host a community gathering at the site of Jacob's shooting to support & celebrate the Kenosha community & stand in contrast to the President's divisive & inflammatory visit. Details of the event are here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020
Tweet - "The fight for equality and justice for all continues today with a new generation of Americans who are sick and tired of the systemic inequities that continue to plague our country. The time for change is now. #BlackLivesMatter"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020
Tweet - "When you hear the courage and wisdom of Jacob Blake's family, and the pain in Doc Rivers' voice, you know that we have to work to bind the wounds of this nation and, in his words, live up to the Constitution, for everybody."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020
Tweet - "The George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act has been sitting on Sen. McConnell's desk for two months now. And just this week, America watched as yet another unarmed Black man--Jacob Blake--was shot by police. @senatemajldr , the time for action is now. Let us vote on this bill."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020
Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by the horrific shooting of Jacob Blake. My prayers are with Jacob and his family as he fights for his life, and his young children as they face the trauma of what they witnessed. This shooting must be fully investigated without delay."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Voting is a fundamental right, regardless of political preference. Unfortunately, under this Administration, our ability to vote safely--during a pandemic--is under attack."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Removing Stephen Douglas' statue from the main grounds of the State Capitol, and replacing it with Dr. Martin Luther King's, is the right thing to do."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2020
Tweet - "We must protect and defend our right to vote by passing a Constitutional amendment to explicitly guarantee it. I'm urging my colleagues to support my Right to Vote Amendment:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020
Tweet - "The 19th Amendment was ratified 100 yrs ago today, giving women the right to vote. As we celebrate this historic day & the brave suffragettes who serve as an inspiration to so many, we cannot forget that it did not end the struggle for voting rights--especially for women of color."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2020
Tweet - "The turmoil and uncertainty around the coming national election is the creation of a President hellbent on re-election. America deserves better. It is time to pass my Constitutional amendment guaranteeing our right to vote."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020
Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020
Tweet - "I had the privilege of joining members of the 116th Congress in writing an article for Urban One on Engaging Black America. You can read the full collection of articles, including my op-ed on structural racism & health disparities, here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020
Warren, Underwood, Colleagues Announce Bicameral Legislation to Combat Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating 55th Anniversary Of Voting Rights Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
CNN - Sen. Durbin: Amend the Constitution to protect voting rights
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Will be joining @NewDay on @CNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations and my amendment to enshrine the right to vote for every American in our Constitution. Tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "55 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act became law. But the right of every American to vote--especially Black & Brown Americans--remains under attack. That's why I introduced a Constitutional amendment to protect voting rights. My op-ed for @CNN :"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "The right of every American to vote is at the very core of our democracy. Sadly this fundamental right has been under attack for far too long--especially when exercised by Black & Brown Americans. It's time for us to explicitly enshrine the right to vote in our Constitution."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Durbin Introduces Joint Resolution To Enshrine Right To Vote In U.S. Constitution
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Americans with Disabilities Act
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 4, 2020
Durbin: Instead Of Focusing On Real Threat Posed By White Supremacist Violence, Trump Admin Continues To Try To Vilify Protestors
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020
Tweet - "Instead of vilifying peaceful protestors, the Trump Admin. should be focused on the very real and looming threat of white supremacist violence. In the Judiciary Committee today, I pressed @HomelandKen & @USAttyNealyCox on whether or not they agree. Here's how they answered:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to join my colleagues in demanding justice for all--and that includes fighting for climate and health equity for communities of color."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020
Fox News "Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 30, 2020
Harris, Booker, Duckworth Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Help Achieve Environmental Justice for All
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "No subtly here. This is so overtly racist that the President might as well come out and say that he wants to bring back redlining. His own past would suggest he never wanted it to go away in the first place."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2020
Durbin: We Must End Systemic Racial Injustice
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "If @SenateGOP really wanted to honor John Lewis, they would join @SenateDems in our efforts to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Words of praise are fine, but they will soon ring hollow unless real action is taken to ensure every American has the right to vote."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020
Letter to Chairman Lindsey Graham - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Pressing Chairman Graham For Committee Action On The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 26, 2020
Tweet - "The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 30 years ago today to provide protections for Americans w/ disabilities & to preserve their basic civil & human rights. I'm proud to celebrate the #ADA today & I remain committed to fight to make equal opportunity a reality."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2020
Schakowsky Votes for, Improves Domestic and International Priorities Funding Bill
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 22, 2020
Quigley Statement on Trump Deploying Federal Agents to Chicago
Rep.Mike Quigley
July 22, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Expansion Of DOJ Operation Legend To Chicago
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 22, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Colleagues To Introduce John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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