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Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Punishing migrant children with indefinite detention is immoral and un-American and will not make us safer. We can secure our border while treating families fleeing horrific persecution with compassion & humanity. I strongly oppose any efforts to eliminate the Flores Agreement." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Trump cancels Denmark plans." Sen. Mazie Hirono
Aug. 21, 2019 Thompson statement on Trump Administration plan for indefinite detention of children and families Rep. Bennie Thompson
Aug. 21, 2019 Fleischmann Supports Closing Immigration Loopholes Rep. Chuck Fleischmann
Aug. 21, 2019 Rosen Statement Following New Trump Administration Rule To Detain Children Indefinitely Sen. Jacky Rosen
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The Administration's decision to allow indefinite detention of children is counter to our democratic values, to basic human rights, and to the moral foundations of this country." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 21, 2019 Congressman Biggs' Statement on Trump Administration's Flores Settlement Agreement Announcement Rep. Andy Biggs
Aug. 21, 2019 Hirono on Trump Administration's Rule to Indefinitely Detain Migrant Children: "No Amount of Cruelty is Enough for this Administration. We Need to Fight Back" Sen. Mazie Hirono
Aug. 21, 2019 Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Detain Migrant Children Indefinitely Rep. Veronica Escobar
Aug. 21, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Trump Administration's Indefinite Family Incarceration Rule Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Senators Leahy, Murray, and Peters Ask Government Accountability Office (GAO) For Review of Border Patrol Checkpoints Sen. Gary Peters, ...
Aug. 21, 2019 Congressman García's Statement on Trump Administration's Move to Undercut Flores Agreement Rep. Chuy Garcia
Aug. 21, 2019 Chairwomen Roybal-Allard, DeLauro call for answers to reports that CBP will not provide flu shots to detained migrants Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's latest attack on immigrant families: A costly, inhumane rule that could lead to INDEFINITE detention of immigrant children and families. This will traumatize children. We must demand better and demand #JusticeForOurChildren." Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 21, 2019 Rogers Statement on New Trump Rule to Close Loophole Driving Border Crisis Rep. Mike Rogers
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The cruelty of President @realDonaldTrump's administration knows no bounds." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 DeLauro Statement on the Trump Administration's proposal to terminate standards of care for unaccompanied children Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Aug. 20, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Log Cabin republican quits." Sen. Jeff Merkley
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "NEWS: Court upholds Trump asylum restrictions in New Mexico. This is heartbreaking news." Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cheryl Stanton, Admin for the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Wage and Hour Division - Castro, Grijalva Call for Department of Labor to Resume Visa Certification Process for Abused Workers and Trafficking Victims Rep. Darren Soto, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Cortez Masto demands fix to system error preventing Nevada TPS recipients from renewing driver's licenses Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 19, 2019 Letter to Administrator Cheryl Stanton, Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor - Reps. Grijalva & Castro: DOL's New Guidance on U and T Visas will Silence Vulnerable Immigrant Workers Rep. Veronica Escobar, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Rep. Cuellar Provides Update on Upcoming Supplemental Appropriations Assistance Funding Announcement Rep. Henry Cuellar
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to see Illinois join more than a dozen other states in challenging the Trump Admin's changes to the public charge rule. This Admin's plan to limit legal immigration based on an applicant's wealth is entirely un-American." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 16, 2019 Rep. Takano Statement on Proposal to Establish a Child Detention Facility in the Inland Empire Rep. Mark Takano
Aug. 16, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Trump's Attempt to Shift Funds to Expand ICE Detention Centers Rep. Chuy Garcia
Aug. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Merkley, senators urge administration to permanently shut down Homestead child prison Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Merkley presses DHS for immediate investigation of alleged targeting of pregnant women by Department of Homeland Security Sen. Jeff Merkley
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "On 7th Anniversary of #DACA implementation we must recommit to #ProtectDreamers who have only known America as their home, are working hard, going to school & serving in our military. Let's take action for the 8,000 Dreamers in Wisconsin and thousands more across our country." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "#DACA has helped more than 800K legally work, go to college, & build successful lives here in the US. #DREAMers our neighbors, family, & friends. If you're a DACA recipient eligible for renewal, please update your status today" Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "It's been seven years since President Obama created #DACA, giving 800,000 young #Dreamers the ability to remain in & contribute to the only country they know as home. One of @POTUS's first acts was to terminate this program, putting Dreamers at risk." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Seven years ago, the DACA program began accepting applications from Dreamers across the U.S. With Pres. Trump taking his cruel efforts to repeal DACA to the Supreme Court, Senate Republicans should do their job and pass the American Dream & Promise Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today is the 7th anniversary of DACA. Dreamers in New York and across America have worked to make our communities better. I'll keep fighting to #ProtectTheDream in Congress. @SenateMajLdr McConnell can't just leave this in his legislative graveyard." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2019 Duckworth speaks out against Trump Administration's "Public Charge" rule Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 14, 2019 Rep. Chip Roy Statement Condemning Attacks on San Antonio ICE Offices Rep. Chip Roy
Aug. 14, 2019 Rep. Chip Roy Statement of Support for Vargas Family after Conviction of Jared Vargas's Murderer Rep. Chip Roy
Aug. 14, 2019 Harder Leads Bipartisan Fact-Finding Mission to Infamous Border Detention Facility Rep. Josh Harder
Aug. 14, 2019 USA Today - Senators Lankford, Ernst, and Cassidy Op-Ed: Abolishing ICE would worsen child smuggling and other US-Mexico border problems Sen. Bill Cassidy, ...
Aug. 13, 2019 Thompson delivers remarks at Homeland Security forum on faith-based communities in Jackson Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson
Aug. 13, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Don Beyer" Rep. Donald Beyer
Aug. 13, 2019 Nadler & Lofgren Statement on DOJ Petition to Decertify the National Association of Immigration Judges Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 13, 2019 Senator Murray Opposes Final Trump "Public Charge' Rule Targeting Legal Immigrants: "A Cold-Hearted Departure From Our Nation's Highest Values" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 13, 2019 Senator Hirono: Change to Public Charge Rule is "Terrorizing Immigrant Families by Sowing Confusion and Keeping Families Apart" Sen. Mazie Hirono
Aug. 13, 2019 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Peters Presses for Answers on CBP Action that Halted Service at Port of Monroe Sen. Gary Peters
Aug. 12, 2019 Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia encourages Texans to know their rights Rep. Sylvia Garcia
Aug. 12, 2019 Rep. Chu Condemns New Public Charge Rule for Immigrants, Calls for Vote on Legislation to Block Implementation Rep. Judy Chu
Aug. 12, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Penalizing immigrants living here legally will do nothing to fix the situation at our border and will only sow fear & distrust in immigrant communities across the US." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2019 Statement From Congressman Horsford on the Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Immigrant Communities in Public Charge Rule Rep. Steven Horsford
Aug. 12, 2019 Cotton Applauds Changes to "Public Charge' Immigration Rule Sen. Tom Cotton
Date Title Politician
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Punishing migrant children with indefinite detention is immoral and un-American and will not make us safer. We can secure our border while treating families fleeing horrific persecution with compassion & humanity. I strongly oppose any efforts to eliminate the Flores Agreement." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Trump cancels Denmark plans." Sen.Mazie Hirono
Aug. 21, 2019 Thompson statement on Trump Administration plan for indefinite detention of children and families Rep.Bennie Thompson
Aug. 21, 2019 Fleischmann Supports Closing Immigration Loopholes Rep.Chuck Fleischmann
Aug. 21, 2019 Rosen Statement Following New Trump Administration Rule To Detain Children Indefinitely Sen.Jacky Rosen
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The Administration's decision to allow indefinite detention of children is counter to our democratic values, to basic human rights, and to the moral foundations of this country." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 21, 2019 Congressman Biggs' Statement on Trump Administration's Flores Settlement Agreement Announcement Rep.Andy Biggs
Aug. 21, 2019 Hirono on Trump Administration's Rule to Indefinitely Detain Migrant Children: "No Amount of Cruelty is Enough for this Administration. We Need to Fight Back" Sen.Mazie Hirono
Aug. 21, 2019 Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Detain Migrant Children Indefinitely Rep.Veronica Escobar
Aug. 21, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Trump Administration's Indefinite Family Incarceration Rule Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Senators Leahy, Murray, and Peters Ask Government Accountability Office (GAO) For Review of Border Patrol Checkpoints Sen.Gary Peters, ...
Aug. 21, 2019 Congressman García's Statement on Trump Administration's Move to Undercut Flores Agreement Rep.Chuy Garcia
Aug. 21, 2019 Chairwomen Roybal-Allard, DeLauro call for answers to reports that CBP will not provide flu shots to detained migrants Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's latest attack on immigrant families: A costly, inhumane rule that could lead to INDEFINITE detention of immigrant children and families. This will traumatize children. We must demand better and demand #JusticeForOurChildren." Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 21, 2019 Rogers Statement on New Trump Rule to Close Loophole Driving Border Crisis Rep.Mike Rogers
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The cruelty of President @realDonaldTrump's administration knows no bounds." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 DeLauro Statement on the Trump Administration's proposal to terminate standards of care for unaccompanied children Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Aug. 20, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Log Cabin republican quits." Sen.Jeff Merkley
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "NEWS: Court upholds Trump asylum restrictions in New Mexico. This is heartbreaking news." Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cheryl Stanton, Admin for the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Wage and Hour Division - Castro, Grijalva Call for Department of Labor to Resume Visa Certification Process for Abused Workers and Trafficking Victims Rep.Darren Soto, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Cortez Masto demands fix to system error preventing Nevada TPS recipients from renewing driver's licenses Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 19, 2019 Letter to Administrator Cheryl Stanton, Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor - Reps. Grijalva & Castro: DOL's New Guidance on U and T Visas will Silence Vulnerable Immigrant Workers Rep.Veronica Escobar, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Rep. Cuellar Provides Update on Upcoming Supplemental Appropriations Assistance Funding Announcement Rep.Henry Cuellar
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to see Illinois join more than a dozen other states in challenging the Trump Admin's changes to the public charge rule. This Admin's plan to limit legal immigration based on an applicant's wealth is entirely un-American." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 16, 2019 Rep. Takano Statement on Proposal to Establish a Child Detention Facility in the Inland Empire Rep.Mark Takano
Aug. 16, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Trump's Attempt to Shift Funds to Expand ICE Detention Centers Rep.Chuy Garcia
Aug. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Merkley, senators urge administration to permanently shut down Homestead child prison Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Merkley presses DHS for immediate investigation of alleged targeting of pregnant women by Department of Homeland Security Sen.Jeff Merkley
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "On 7th Anniversary of #DACA implementation we must recommit to #ProtectDreamers who have only known America as their home, are working hard, going to school & serving in our military. Let's take action for the 8,000 Dreamers in Wisconsin and thousands more across our country." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "#DACA has helped more than 800K legally work, go to college, & build successful lives here in the US. #DREAMers our neighbors, family, & friends. If you're a DACA recipient eligible for renewal, please update your status today" Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "It's been seven years since President Obama created #DACA, giving 800,000 young #Dreamers the ability to remain in & contribute to the only country they know as home. One of @POTUS's first acts was to terminate this program, putting Dreamers at risk." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Seven years ago, the DACA program began accepting applications from Dreamers across the U.S. With Pres. Trump taking his cruel efforts to repeal DACA to the Supreme Court, Senate Republicans should do their job and pass the American Dream & Promise Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today is the 7th anniversary of DACA. Dreamers in New York and across America have worked to make our communities better. I'll keep fighting to #ProtectTheDream in Congress. @SenateMajLdr McConnell can't just leave this in his legislative graveyard." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2019 Duckworth speaks out against Trump Administration's "Public Charge" rule Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 14, 2019 Rep. Chip Roy Statement Condemning Attacks on San Antonio ICE Offices Rep.Chip Roy
Aug. 14, 2019 Rep. Chip Roy Statement of Support for Vargas Family after Conviction of Jared Vargas's Murderer Rep.Chip Roy
Aug. 14, 2019 Harder Leads Bipartisan Fact-Finding Mission to Infamous Border Detention Facility Rep.Josh Harder
Aug. 14, 2019 USA Today - Senators Lankford, Ernst, and Cassidy Op-Ed: Abolishing ICE would worsen child smuggling and other US-Mexico border problems Sen.Bill Cassidy, ...
Aug. 13, 2019 Thompson delivers remarks at Homeland Security forum on faith-based communities in Jackson Mississippi Rep.Bennie Thompson
Aug. 13, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Don Beyer" Rep.Donald Beyer
Aug. 13, 2019 Nadler & Lofgren Statement on DOJ Petition to Decertify the National Association of Immigration Judges Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 13, 2019 Senator Murray Opposes Final Trump "Public Charge' Rule Targeting Legal Immigrants: "A Cold-Hearted Departure From Our Nation's Highest Values" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 13, 2019 Senator Hirono: Change to Public Charge Rule is "Terrorizing Immigrant Families by Sowing Confusion and Keeping Families Apart" Sen.Mazie Hirono
Aug. 13, 2019 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Peters Presses for Answers on CBP Action that Halted Service at Port of Monroe Sen.Gary Peters
Aug. 12, 2019 Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia encourages Texans to know their rights Rep.Sylvia Garcia
Aug. 12, 2019 Rep. Chu Condemns New Public Charge Rule for Immigrants, Calls for Vote on Legislation to Block Implementation Rep.Judy Chu
Aug. 12, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Penalizing immigrants living here legally will do nothing to fix the situation at our border and will only sow fear & distrust in immigrant communities across the US." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2019 Statement From Congressman Horsford on the Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Immigrant Communities in Public Charge Rule Rep.Steven Horsford
Aug. 12, 2019 Cotton Applauds Changes to "Public Charge' Immigration Rule Sen.Tom Cotton
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