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Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to Tony Pham, Acting Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Rep. Chip Roy Sent The Following Letter To ICE Regarding Reports Of Questionable Hysterectomies Rep. Chip Roy
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is once again shirking America's role as a refuge for the oppressed and victimized. This is not who we are. Democrats will not stop fighting for immigrants and refugees coming to America in search of a better life." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 1, 2020 ICYMI: Rep. Austin Scott Slams Democrats for Resolution Regarding the Irwin County Detention Center Rep. James Scott
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "In the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history, it is no surprise that the Trump Administration sets the lowest refugee admissions target in history. Pres. Trump has harsher words for innocent refugees than for the dictators they are escaping." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020 Durbin, Feinstein Statement On Trump Admin Decision To Slash Refugee Resettlement Goal To Lowest Level In History Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "The @DHSOIG report I called for last year came back yesterday. Congress provided $414.7M in funding to purchase medical equipment, formula, & food at border detention facilities, but @DHSOIG found @CBP spent money on office supplies & restraints." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Comer: SCOTUS must ensure illegal immigrants don't dilute Americans' representation in congress Rep. Jamie Comer
Sept. 30, 2020 Chairs Johnson and Foster express disapproval of proposed rule to restrict visas for international students Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Rep. Rogers Visa Security Bill Included in China Task Force Report Rep. Mike Rogers
Sept. 30, 2020 Nadler, Lofgren Denounce Trump Administration for Failing to Set Refugee Admissions Goal for FY2021 Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Durbin Statement On DHS IG Report Detailing CBP's Inadequate Controls & Oversight Of FY19 Humanitarian Funding Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Today is the end of the fiscal year, and still no meeting. In the midst of worst refugee crisis in history, the Trump Admin is so determined to turn away innocent survivors of war and terrorism that they are illegally refusing to consult with Congress about refugee admissions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Rep. Cuellar Releases 2019 FBI Crime Statistics for Texas Border Rep. Henry Cuellar
Sept. 29, 2020 Tillis Seeks Additional Information on NC Sanctuary Jurisdictions Releasing Dangerous Criminal Illegal Immigrants Sen. Thom Tillis
Sept. 26, 2020 Barragán Calls for an End to For-Profit Contractors Running ICE Detention Center Rep. Nanette Barragán
Sept. 26, 2020 Rep. Lou Correa Speaks After Touring ICE Detention Facility At Center of Detainee Abuse Investigation Rep. Lou Correa
Sept. 26, 2020 Rep. Johnson Conducts Oversight Visit of Irwin Detention Center in South Georgia Rep. Hank Johnson
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's shameful attempt to divert money away from our men & women in uniform & towards his border wall vanity project was an attack on Congress's power of the purse. Glad that the DC Circuit has stood up for the separation of powers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Chad Wolf has been deeply involved in cruel, anti-immigrant policies like family separations, the repeal of #DACA, & deporting countless women & children fleeing violence. He should be held accountable for these abuses, not approved by the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Rep. Cuellar's Statement on House Victory in D.C. Court of Appeals in Border Wall Case Rep. Henry Cuellar
Sept. 25, 2020 Nadler, Lofgren Denounce DHS Proposal Targeting International Students, Journalists Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 100 days since Supreme Court struck down Pres. Trump's repeal of #DACA. That's 100 days of the Trump Admin refusing to reopen DACA. And 100 days of @SenMajLdr refusing to bring up bipartisan House-passed Dream and Promise Act to give Dreamers a path to citizenship." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Pelosi Statement on House Victory in D.C. Court of Appeals in Border Wall Case Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 25, 2020 Bennet, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Halt Transfer of ICE Detainees, Slow Spread of Covid-19 in Ice Facilities Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Committee Releases Staff Report on For-Profit Contractors Operating Immigrant Detention Centers Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's cruel immigration policies #FailThePeople are not consistent with America's values. He has ended DACA, separated families, wasted money on an ineffective border wall, and spouted xenophobic and racist slurs. This is not who we are." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 23, 2020 Cortez Masto Condemns Administration Rule that Would Penalize Immigrant Families for Using Health Care and Safety Net Benefits Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Brown, Colleagues Urge DHS Inspector General to Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen. Angus King, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Nadler, Jayapal and Lofgren Demand Action, Answers and Documents From DHS Following the Horrifying Medical Procedures Performed on Women Detained at Irwin County Detention Center Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Lou Correa Urges Pathway To Citizenship For Front Line Essential Immigrant Workforce Rep. Lou Correa
Sept. 23, 2020 Sánchez Statement on SDNY Decision Regarding the Census Rep. Linda Sánchez
Sept. 22, 2020 García Statement on the Creation of an Immigration Unit in the Cook County Public Defender's Office Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Rodney Cooper, Executive Director of LaSalle Corrections, Phil Bickham, Warden of Irwin County Detention Center - Homeland Security and Oversight Committees Commence Investigation into ICE Medical Whistleblower Complaint, Request Documents from ICE, LaSalle, Irwin County Detention Center Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
Sept. 21, 2020 Homeland Security Committee Releases Staff Report Finding ICE Facilities Fail to Meet Basic Standards of Care Rep. Bennie Thompson
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Listen to the inspiring story of Esmerelda Tovar-Mora, a #DACA health care hero from Hutchinson, Kansas working on the front lines of the pandemic. @SenateMajLdr needs to give the #DreamAndPromiseAct a vote so we can protect Esmerelda & millions of other Dreamers & TPS holders." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2020 Wyden Condemns Trump Wealth Test For Immigrants Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 17, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For A Full Investigation Into Reports Of Forced, Unnecessary Medical Procedures--Including Hysterectomies-- Performed On At Least 17 Immigrant Women In DHS Custody Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 17, 2020 Rep. Cuellar on the Lifting of the State Department's Travel Restrictions for Mexico Rep. Henry Cuellar
Sept. 17, 2020 Rep. Juan Vargas' Statement on ICE Nurse Whistleblower Complaint Rep. Juan Vargas
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with students from @UofILSystem yesterday during their virtual visit to Washington to discuss education in the age of #COVID19 and ways the federal gov't can improve college affordability and protections for undocumented students." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is trying to rescind TPS from hundreds of thousands of immigrants with deep roots in our country -- including 130,000 essential workers -- so he can deport them. The Senate must immediately pass Dream & Promise Act to give these TPS holders a path to citizenship." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - E&C Leaders Demand Answers From Azar on Role in Creating Family Separation Policy Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Statement on ICE Whistleblower Complaint Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Burchett: "Reports of forced hysterectomies at ICE facility are disturbing" Rep. Tim Burchett
Sept. 17, 2020 Hispanic Caucus Endorses Soto Bill to Protect Military Spouses from Deportation Rep. Darren Soto
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Dillingham, Director of the US Census Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Demand Answers from Census Bureau on How They Will Ensure Fair Count, Accurate Apportionment of Congressional Representation in Census Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Listen to the amazing origin story of legislation I introduced 19 years ago to give Dreamers the chance to become citizens. It happened because @Tereza_Lee had the courage to tell her story. She inspired a movement & we won't stop fighting until the #DreamAct is the law of land." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020 Letter to Joesph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - 173 Members of Congress Urge Immediate Investigation Into Startling Whistleblower Allegations Regarding High Rates of Hysterectomies Being Performed on Immigrant Women at ICE Detention Facility Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have yet again blocked my efforts to pass bipartisan, House-passed legislation designating Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status. Their blatant disregard for the people of Venezuela is a betrayal of our commitment to protect the vulnerable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Rep. Takano and Rep. Vargas Send Letter to ICE Acting Director Following Reports of a Lack of COVID-19 Testing for Detainees Rep. Juan Vargas, ...
Date Title Politician
Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to Tony Pham, Acting Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Rep. Chip Roy Sent The Following Letter To ICE Regarding Reports Of Questionable Hysterectomies Rep.Chip Roy
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is once again shirking America's role as a refuge for the oppressed and victimized. This is not who we are. Democrats will not stop fighting for immigrants and refugees coming to America in search of a better life." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 1, 2020 ICYMI: Rep. Austin Scott Slams Democrats for Resolution Regarding the Irwin County Detention Center Rep.James Scott
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "In the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history, it is no surprise that the Trump Administration sets the lowest refugee admissions target in history. Pres. Trump has harsher words for innocent refugees than for the dictators they are escaping." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020 Durbin, Feinstein Statement On Trump Admin Decision To Slash Refugee Resettlement Goal To Lowest Level In History Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "The @DHSOIG report I called for last year came back yesterday. Congress provided $414.7M in funding to purchase medical equipment, formula, & food at border detention facilities, but @DHSOIG found @CBP spent money on office supplies & restraints." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Comer: SCOTUS must ensure illegal immigrants don't dilute Americans' representation in congress Rep.Jamie Comer
Sept. 30, 2020 Chairs Johnson and Foster express disapproval of proposed rule to restrict visas for international students Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Rep. Rogers Visa Security Bill Included in China Task Force Report Rep.Mike Rogers
Sept. 30, 2020 Nadler, Lofgren Denounce Trump Administration for Failing to Set Refugee Admissions Goal for FY2021 Rep.Zoe Lofgren, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Durbin Statement On DHS IG Report Detailing CBP's Inadequate Controls & Oversight Of FY19 Humanitarian Funding Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Today is the end of the fiscal year, and still no meeting. In the midst of worst refugee crisis in history, the Trump Admin is so determined to turn away innocent survivors of war and terrorism that they are illegally refusing to consult with Congress about refugee admissions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Rep. Cuellar Releases 2019 FBI Crime Statistics for Texas Border Rep.Henry Cuellar
Sept. 29, 2020 Tillis Seeks Additional Information on NC Sanctuary Jurisdictions Releasing Dangerous Criminal Illegal Immigrants Sen.Thom Tillis
Sept. 26, 2020 Barragán Calls for an End to For-Profit Contractors Running ICE Detention Center Rep.Nanette Barragán
Sept. 26, 2020 Rep. Lou Correa Speaks After Touring ICE Detention Facility At Center of Detainee Abuse Investigation Rep.Lou Correa
Sept. 26, 2020 Rep. Johnson Conducts Oversight Visit of Irwin Detention Center in South Georgia Rep.Hank Johnson
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's shameful attempt to divert money away from our men & women in uniform & towards his border wall vanity project was an attack on Congress's power of the purse. Glad that the DC Circuit has stood up for the separation of powers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Chad Wolf has been deeply involved in cruel, anti-immigrant policies like family separations, the repeal of #DACA, & deporting countless women & children fleeing violence. He should be held accountable for these abuses, not approved by the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Rep. Cuellar's Statement on House Victory in D.C. Court of Appeals in Border Wall Case Rep.Henry Cuellar
Sept. 25, 2020 Nadler, Lofgren Denounce DHS Proposal Targeting International Students, Journalists Rep.Zoe Lofgren, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 100 days since Supreme Court struck down Pres. Trump's repeal of #DACA. That's 100 days of the Trump Admin refusing to reopen DACA. And 100 days of @SenMajLdr refusing to bring up bipartisan House-passed Dream and Promise Act to give Dreamers a path to citizenship." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Pelosi Statement on House Victory in D.C. Court of Appeals in Border Wall Case Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 25, 2020 Bennet, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Halt Transfer of ICE Detainees, Slow Spread of Covid-19 in Ice Facilities Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Committee Releases Staff Report on For-Profit Contractors Operating Immigrant Detention Centers Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's cruel immigration policies #FailThePeople are not consistent with America's values. He has ended DACA, separated families, wasted money on an ineffective border wall, and spouted xenophobic and racist slurs. This is not who we are." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 23, 2020 Cortez Masto Condemns Administration Rule that Would Penalize Immigrant Families for Using Health Care and Safety Net Benefits Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Brown, Colleagues Urge DHS Inspector General to Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen.Angus King, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Nadler, Jayapal and Lofgren Demand Action, Answers and Documents From DHS Following the Horrifying Medical Procedures Performed on Women Detained at Irwin County Detention Center Rep.Zoe Lofgren, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Lou Correa Urges Pathway To Citizenship For Front Line Essential Immigrant Workforce Rep.Lou Correa
Sept. 23, 2020 Sánchez Statement on SDNY Decision Regarding the Census Rep.Linda Sánchez
Sept. 22, 2020 García Statement on the Creation of an Immigration Unit in the Cook County Public Defender's Office Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Rodney Cooper, Executive Director of LaSalle Corrections, Phil Bickham, Warden of Irwin County Detention Center - Homeland Security and Oversight Committees Commence Investigation into ICE Medical Whistleblower Complaint, Request Documents from ICE, LaSalle, Irwin County Detention Center Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
Sept. 21, 2020 Homeland Security Committee Releases Staff Report Finding ICE Facilities Fail to Meet Basic Standards of Care Rep.Bennie Thompson
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Listen to the inspiring story of Esmerelda Tovar-Mora, a #DACA health care hero from Hutchinson, Kansas working on the front lines of the pandemic. @SenateMajLdr needs to give the #DreamAndPromiseAct a vote so we can protect Esmerelda & millions of other Dreamers & TPS holders." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2020 Wyden Condemns Trump Wealth Test For Immigrants Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 17, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For A Full Investigation Into Reports Of Forced, Unnecessary Medical Procedures--Including Hysterectomies-- Performed On At Least 17 Immigrant Women In DHS Custody Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 17, 2020 Rep. Cuellar on the Lifting of the State Department's Travel Restrictions for Mexico Rep.Henry Cuellar
Sept. 17, 2020 Rep. Juan Vargas' Statement on ICE Nurse Whistleblower Complaint Rep.Juan Vargas
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with students from @UofILSystem yesterday during their virtual visit to Washington to discuss education in the age of #COVID19 and ways the federal gov't can improve college affordability and protections for undocumented students." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is trying to rescind TPS from hundreds of thousands of immigrants with deep roots in our country -- including 130,000 essential workers -- so he can deport them. The Senate must immediately pass Dream & Promise Act to give these TPS holders a path to citizenship." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - E&C Leaders Demand Answers From Azar on Role in Creating Family Separation Policy Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Statement on ICE Whistleblower Complaint Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Burchett: "Reports of forced hysterectomies at ICE facility are disturbing" Rep.Tim Burchett
Sept. 17, 2020 Hispanic Caucus Endorses Soto Bill to Protect Military Spouses from Deportation Rep.Darren Soto
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Dillingham, Director of the US Census Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Demand Answers from Census Bureau on How They Will Ensure Fair Count, Accurate Apportionment of Congressional Representation in Census Sen.Brian Schatz, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Listen to the amazing origin story of legislation I introduced 19 years ago to give Dreamers the chance to become citizens. It happened because @Tereza_Lee had the courage to tell her story. She inspired a movement & we won't stop fighting until the #DreamAct is the law of land." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020 Letter to Joesph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - 173 Members of Congress Urge Immediate Investigation Into Startling Whistleblower Allegations Regarding High Rates of Hysterectomies Being Performed on Immigrant Women at ICE Detention Facility Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have yet again blocked my efforts to pass bipartisan, House-passed legislation designating Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status. Their blatant disregard for the people of Venezuela is a betrayal of our commitment to protect the vulnerable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Rep. Takano and Rep. Vargas Send Letter to ICE Acting Director Following Reports of a Lack of COVID-19 Testing for Detainees Rep.Juan Vargas, ...
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