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July 24, 2018
The Difference Between Republicans and Democrats
Rep. Steve Scalise
July 24, 2018
Tweet - "Last year, @ICEgov agents saved 900+ children from sexual assault & human trafficking. Last week, Democrats voted "present" on a resolution to #StandWithICE. Imagine if those agents just showed up "present" & did not take the added risk to save those kids. Thank God they didn't."
Rep. Steve Scalise
July 24, 2018
Tweet - "The court deadline for reuniting 103 children under the age of five was two weeks ago. Only four were reunited with their parents before the deadline. Even now, two weeks later, the Administration has reunited only 58 of these 103 children."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2018
Tweet - "This Thursday is the deadline for reuniting thousands of other children with their families. Here is what we know as of last night:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ronald Vitiello, Deputy Director and Acting Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Hon. James McHenry, Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review - Velázquez and Serrano Press ICE/EOIR on Cancellation of In-Person Hearing for Detained Immigrants
Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
July 23, 2018
NYC Lawmakers Demand Trump Administration Officials Reunite Separated Families
Rep. Grace Meng, ...
July 23, 2018
Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Kristjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Courtney Opposes Cutting Coast Guard Funding To Pay For Operations On The Southern Border
Rep. Joe Courtney
July 23, 2018
Members of Congress Return From Visit to Detention Center, Border Patrol Processing Center & Port of Entry in Texas
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, ...
July 23, 2018
Tweet - "Our nation's top doctors say family separation causes severe emotional distress. Children separated from their families have suffered enough trauma and must be reunited no later than today's court-ordered deadline. No more excuses @realDonaldTrump. #FamiliesBelongTogether"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2018
Tweet - "In FY 2017, 61% (41,454) out of 68,077 aliens who DHS found had credible fear of persecution never applied for asylum."
Sen. John Cornyn
July 23, 2018
Tweet - "Today is the court-ordered deadline for the Trump admin to reunite all children who have been separated from their parents. No more excuses. No more extensions. It's time for this administration to stop dragging their feet and fix the crisis they created. #FamiliesBelongTogether"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2018
Vote Explanation on H. Res. 990
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
July 23, 2018
Tweet - "As of today, close to 2,000 children remain separated from their parents as a result of the Trump Administration's zero tolerance policy. This is an outrage. It's a toxic mix of cruelty and incompetence."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2018
Knowledgeable Innovators and Worthy Investors Act
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 22, 2018
Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Steve Scalise
Rep. Steve Scalise
July 22, 2018
Tweet - "There are still thousands of migrant kids that President Trump & his administration have not reunited with their parents after needlessly separating them from their families. It's a stain on our country, & we must make our voices heard until it comes to an end."
Sen. Patty Murray
July 22, 2018
Tweet - "So long as there are still migrant kids sitting in US detention centers after being separated from their parents, Democrats & people across the country will not stop demanding answers & holding the Trump Administration accountable."
Sen. Patty Murray
July 22, 2018
Tweet - "There just are no words. Everyone should stop & read this important story about the continued impact of President Trump's shameful family separation policy. We need to keep raising our voices to bring an end to this disgrace."
Sen. Patty Murray
July 22, 2018
Scalise: Stark Contrast Between Democrats Open Borders and GOP Wanting Rule of Law
Rep. Steve Scalise
July 22, 2018
Tweet - "Republicans #StandWithICE. Democrats do not. @ICEgov agents risk their lives to rescue exploited children, stop terrorism, prevent gang violence, and curb the flow of illegal drugs into our communities. They deserve our support."
Rep. Steve Scalise
July 20, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Keep Families Together
Sen. Angus King, ...
July 20, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Jayapal and Roybal-Allard Request Answers from DHS Sec. Nielsen About Treatment of Pregnant Detainees
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 20, 2018
Letter to Ronald Vitiello, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Washington State Democrats Join 139 Members of House and Senate to Speak Out Against Charging Migrant Parents Up to $8/Min. to Speak With Their Kids
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 19, 2018
Larsen: On Immigration, House Republicans Offer No Real Solutions
Rep. Rick Larsen
July 19, 2018
Cassidy Provision Targeting Trade-Based Money Laundering Included in Senate Intelligence Authorization Act
Sen. Bill Cassidy
July 19, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Keep Families Together at Border
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
July 19, 2018
Adam Smith Becomes an Original Cosponsor on Legislation to Reform Immigration Enforcement Policy and Terminate ICE
Rep. Adam Smith
July 19, 2018
Trump Administration Briefings Reveal No Plan to Reunite Children Before Sessions Announced "Zero Tolerance" Policy
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 19, 2018
Rep. Meeks Issues Statement on Voting Against GOP ICE Resolution
Rep. Gregory Meeks
July 19, 2018
Cramer-Sponsored Resolution Supporting ICE Passes House
Sen. Kevin Cramer
July 19, 2018
Sen. Tina Smith's Statement on Extension of Humanitarian Protections For Somali Nationals
Sen. Tina Smith
July 19, 2018
Klobuchar Statement on Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Somalia
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 19, 2018
Letter to the President - In First Bipartisan Statement, Senators Urge President to Keep Families Together
Sen. Michael Bennet
July 19, 2018
Larson: We Need to Focus on Comprehensive Solutions, Not Meaningless Partisan Votes
Rep. John Larson
July 19, 2018
Welch, Pingree Introduce Legislation to Limit Warrantless Property and Vehicle Searches Near Border
Sen. Peter Welch, ...
July 19, 2018
Letter to Secretary Nielsen and Acting Director Vitiello - Question ICE's Practice of Arresting Undocumented Immigrants Taking Steps Toward Legal Status
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
July 19, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. Tom Cotton
July 19, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 19, 2018
Legislative Program
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 19, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. Thom Tillis
July 19, 2018
Tweet - "ICE plays an incredibly important role in keeping communities safe. I joined @BillHemmer on @AmericaNewsroom to discuss why Democrats should support the men and women of this critical agency."
Sen. John Thune
July 19, 2018
Tweet - "I've introduced a bill alongside 21 Democrats to stop the Trump Administration from detaining and shackling pregnant women in @DHSGov custody, and put in place new standards of care and transparency."
Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018
Statement from Congressman Ami Bera on H. Res. 990:
Rep. Ami Bera
July 18, 2018
Senate Democrats Block Passage of Sen. Kennedy's Pro-ICE Resolution
Sen. John Kennedy
July 18, 2018
Statement by Democratic Michigan Lawmakers on ICE
Rep. Debbie Dingell, ...
July 18, 2018
Cassidy on Senate Democrats Blocking Resolution Supporting Immigration Law Enforcement Officers: Who Are Democrats Standing With?
Sen. Bill Cassidy
July 18, 2018
Thompson Statement on Republican Sham Resolution
Rep. Bennie Thompson
July 18, 2018
Congressman Gosar Stands with ICE
Rep. Paul Gosar
July 18, 2018
Report from Washington: ICE Keeps Our Nation Safe
Rep. Mike Rogers
Date
Title
Politician
July 24, 2018
The Difference Between Republicans and Democrats
Rep.Steve Scalise
July 24, 2018
Tweet - "Last year, @ICEgov agents saved 900+ children from sexual assault & human trafficking. Last week, Democrats voted "present" on a resolution to #StandWithICE. Imagine if those agents just showed up "present" & did not take the added risk to save those kids. Thank God they didn't."
Rep.Steve Scalise
July 24, 2018
Tweet - "The court deadline for reuniting 103 children under the age of five was two weeks ago. Only four were reunited with their parents before the deadline. Even now, two weeks later, the Administration has reunited only 58 of these 103 children."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2018
Tweet - "This Thursday is the deadline for reuniting thousands of other children with their families. Here is what we know as of last night:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ronald Vitiello, Deputy Director and Acting Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Hon. James McHenry, Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review - Velázquez and Serrano Press ICE/EOIR on Cancellation of In-Person Hearing for Detained Immigrants
Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
July 23, 2018
NYC Lawmakers Demand Trump Administration Officials Reunite Separated Families
Rep.Grace Meng, ...
July 23, 2018
Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Kristjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Courtney Opposes Cutting Coast Guard Funding To Pay For Operations On The Southern Border
Rep.Joe Courtney
July 23, 2018
Members of Congress Return From Visit to Detention Center, Border Patrol Processing Center & Port of Entry in Texas
Rep.Mark DeSaulnier, ...
July 23, 2018
Tweet - "Our nation's top doctors say family separation causes severe emotional distress. Children separated from their families have suffered enough trauma and must be reunited no later than today's court-ordered deadline. No more excuses @realDonaldTrump. #FamiliesBelongTogether"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2018
Tweet - "In FY 2017, 61% (41,454) out of 68,077 aliens who DHS found had credible fear of persecution never applied for asylum."
Sen.John Cornyn
July 23, 2018
Tweet - "Today is the court-ordered deadline for the Trump admin to reunite all children who have been separated from their parents. No more excuses. No more extensions. It's time for this administration to stop dragging their feet and fix the crisis they created. #FamiliesBelongTogether"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2018
Vote Explanation on H. Res. 990
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
July 23, 2018
Tweet - "As of today, close to 2,000 children remain separated from their parents as a result of the Trump Administration's zero tolerance policy. This is an outrage. It's a toxic mix of cruelty and incompetence."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2018
Knowledgeable Innovators and Worthy Investors Act
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 22, 2018
Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Steve Scalise
Rep.Steve Scalise
July 22, 2018
Tweet - "There are still thousands of migrant kids that President Trump & his administration have not reunited with their parents after needlessly separating them from their families. It's a stain on our country, & we must make our voices heard until it comes to an end."
Sen.Patty Murray
July 22, 2018
Tweet - "So long as there are still migrant kids sitting in US detention centers after being separated from their parents, Democrats & people across the country will not stop demanding answers & holding the Trump Administration accountable."
Sen.Patty Murray
July 22, 2018
Tweet - "There just are no words. Everyone should stop & read this important story about the continued impact of President Trump's shameful family separation policy. We need to keep raising our voices to bring an end to this disgrace."
Sen.Patty Murray
July 22, 2018
Scalise: Stark Contrast Between Democrats Open Borders and GOP Wanting Rule of Law
Rep.Steve Scalise
July 22, 2018
Tweet - "Republicans #StandWithICE. Democrats do not. @ICEgov agents risk their lives to rescue exploited children, stop terrorism, prevent gang violence, and curb the flow of illegal drugs into our communities. They deserve our support."
Rep.Steve Scalise
July 20, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Keep Families Together
Sen.Angus King, ...
July 20, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Jayapal and Roybal-Allard Request Answers from DHS Sec. Nielsen About Treatment of Pregnant Detainees
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 20, 2018
Letter to Ronald Vitiello, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Washington State Democrats Join 139 Members of House and Senate to Speak Out Against Charging Migrant Parents Up to $8/Min. to Speak With Their Kids
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 19, 2018
Larsen: On Immigration, House Republicans Offer No Real Solutions
Rep.Rick Larsen
July 19, 2018
Cassidy Provision Targeting Trade-Based Money Laundering Included in Senate Intelligence Authorization Act
Sen.Bill Cassidy
July 19, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Keep Families Together at Border
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
July 19, 2018
Adam Smith Becomes an Original Cosponsor on Legislation to Reform Immigration Enforcement Policy and Terminate ICE
Rep.Adam Smith
July 19, 2018
Trump Administration Briefings Reveal No Plan to Reunite Children Before Sessions Announced "Zero Tolerance" Policy
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 19, 2018
Rep. Meeks Issues Statement on Voting Against GOP ICE Resolution
Rep.Gregory Meeks
July 19, 2018
Cramer-Sponsored Resolution Supporting ICE Passes House
Sen.Kevin Cramer
July 19, 2018
Sen. Tina Smith's Statement on Extension of Humanitarian Protections For Somali Nationals
Sen.Tina Smith
July 19, 2018
Klobuchar Statement on Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Somalia
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 19, 2018
Letter to the President - In First Bipartisan Statement, Senators Urge President to Keep Families Together
Sen.Michael Bennet
July 19, 2018
Larson: We Need to Focus on Comprehensive Solutions, Not Meaningless Partisan Votes
Rep.John Larson
July 19, 2018
Welch, Pingree Introduce Legislation to Limit Warrantless Property and Vehicle Searches Near Border
Sen.Peter Welch, ...
July 19, 2018
Letter to Secretary Nielsen and Acting Director Vitiello - Question ICE's Practice of Arresting Undocumented Immigrants Taking Steps Toward Legal Status
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
July 19, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.Tom Cotton
July 19, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 19, 2018
Legislative Program
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 19, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.Thom Tillis
July 19, 2018
Tweet - "ICE plays an incredibly important role in keeping communities safe. I joined @BillHemmer on @AmericaNewsroom to discuss why Democrats should support the men and women of this critical agency."
Sen.John Thune
July 19, 2018
Tweet - "I've introduced a bill alongside 21 Democrats to stop the Trump Administration from detaining and shackling pregnant women in @DHSGov custody, and put in place new standards of care and transparency."
Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018
Statement from Congressman Ami Bera on H. Res. 990:
Rep.Ami Bera
July 18, 2018
Senate Democrats Block Passage of Sen. Kennedy's Pro-ICE Resolution
Sen.John Kennedy
July 18, 2018
Statement by Democratic Michigan Lawmakers on ICE
Rep.Debbie Dingell, ...
July 18, 2018
Cassidy on Senate Democrats Blocking Resolution Supporting Immigration Law Enforcement Officers: Who Are Democrats Standing With?
Sen.Bill Cassidy
July 18, 2018
Thompson Statement on Republican Sham Resolution
Rep.Bennie Thompson
July 18, 2018
Congressman Gosar Stands with ICE
Rep.Paul Gosar
July 18, 2018
Report from Washington: ICE Keeps Our Nation Safe
Rep.Mike Rogers
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