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May 27, 2020
Letter to Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House - Webster Joins Lawsuit Against Proxy Voting
Rep. Daniel Webster
May 27, 2020
Webster Joins Lawsuit Against Proxy Voting
Rep. Daniel Webster
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "We're launching a campaign to highlight how courts--with help from Sen. McConnell & Senate GOP--have been captured by dark money. There's a twisted web of dark money invested to plant ideological activist judges & rewrite the Constitution. #CapturedCourts"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "#CapturedCourts: The Federalist Society and Leonard Leo: Leo's advised President Trump on judges and managed a secretive web of right-wing non-profits raising millions to support extreme policies & judges 86% of President Trump's SCOTUS and appellate appointees are FedSoc!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "This new @SenateDems report outlines how big money special interests drive the GOP judicial nominations process. It's clearer than ever that Senator McConnell is trying to capture our nation's independent judiciary and use the courts do his donors' dirty work. #CapturedCourts"
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020
Chip Roy on His Effort with House GOP Leadership to Sue Pelosi Over Proxy Voting
Rep. Chip Roy
May 26, 2020
Higgins, GOP Colleagues File Suit Against Proxy Voting
Rep. Glen Higgins
May 26, 2020
Wyden Statement on Upcoming House Vote on FISA Amendment to Ban Warrantless Surveillance of Americans' Internet Activity
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 26, 2020
As GOP Pushes For Blanket Corporate Immunity, Schakowsky Introduces COVID Justice and Accountability Act to Protect Americans' Rights
Rep. Mark Takano, ...
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "Why does Senator McConnell think that major corporations should be exempt from liability when they force their workers to come back and they get sick?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2020
Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary, and Kenneth L. Marcus, Department of Education Assistant Secretary - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging the Department of Education to Rescind its Indefensible Title IX Rule
Rep. Bill Keating, ...
May 22, 2020
Top House Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Inspectors General from Political Retaliation
Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
May 22, 2020
Dingell Statement on Fuel Economy Litigation
Rep. Debbie Dingell
May 22, 2020
It's Time To Examine Our Dependence On China
Rep. Jamie Comer
May 22, 2020
Toomey, Fitzpatrick Leading Amicus Brief Supporting Department of Justice Lawsuit Seeking to Prevent Safe Drug Injection Sites from Opening in Pennsylvania
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "The U.S. now leads the world in the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus, with more than 1.5M Another 2.4M workers filed jobless claims in the past week But instead of debating COVID-related legislation on the floor, Senator McConnell asked to confirm right-wing judges"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 21, 2020
Statement: Reps. Khanna, Maloney, Davis on Gao Report on Campus Sexual Violence Data
Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
May 21, 2020
Inhofe, Lankford Introduce Resolution Honoring Life and Legacy of Judge West
Sen. James Lankford, ...
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "38.6 million Americans have filed for unemployment. Nearly 100,000 Americans have died from coronavirus. And what are Senate Republicans focused on right now? Advancing anti-ACA judges & chasing conspiracy theories."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell says he'll block #COVID19 relief unless he can give large corporations broad legal immunity from coronavirus-related cases. We can't give a green light to corporations that endanger workers. Congress must not undermine the health & safety of workers & consumers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020
Sen. Coons to Cory Wilson: your partisan comments leave me "gravely concerned about your inclination to be a fair-minded jurist'
Sen. Chris Coons
May 20, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen. James Lankford
May 20, 2020
Inhofe, Lankford Praise Senate Confirmation of Oklahoman John Heil
Sen. James Lankford, ...
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "You can't make this up: During a global crisis, House Democrats are arguing that the acquittal of President Trump did not actually end their impeachment. They would rather spend another year trying to cram politics into the legal system than help the Senate govern the country."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 20, 2020
Reps. Cuellar, McCaul, King Introduce Bill to Ensure the Safety and Security of Federal Officers and Employees Overseas
Rep. Henry Cuellar, ...
May 20, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Supreme Court Order on Mueller Grand Jury Material
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 19, 2020
Letter to Chad Wolf, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Haaland Joins Call Urging Administration to Ensure Access to Free Telephone Calls for Detainees at ICE Detention Centers
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "America is in crisis, but this is what is on the Senate Republicans' agenda in the midst of this national crisis: Five right-wing judges and the exploitation of a Senate Committee for partisan mudslinging."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sheryl Walter, General Counsel of the U.S. Courts - Jordan Requests Information from Judicial Conference Committee on Draft Advisory Opinion No. 117
Rep. Jim Jordan
May 18, 2020
Marshall Introduces COVID-19 Accountability Act
Sen. Roger Marshall
May 15, 2020
Tweet - "Forget about this $3 trillion left-wing wish list that even House Democrats are criticizing. Republicans are focused on practical solutions like legal liability protections for medical workers and the schools, universities, and businesses that will be trying to re-open."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 15, 2020
Rep. Williams Slams Democrats' Vote By Proxy Resolution as Unconstitutional
Rep. John Williams
May 15, 2020
Chairman Scott Statement on 66th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
Rep. Bobby Scott
May 15, 2020
Congressman Biggs Introduces Legislation to Protect Businesses from Frivolous Lawsuits over COVID-19
Rep. Andy Biggs
May 15, 2020
Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX) Releases Statement on H.Res. 965 and H.R. 6800
Rep. Randy Weber
May 14, 2020
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn on Committee Approval of Drew Tipton as U.S. District Judge in Corpus Christi
Sen. Ted Cruz
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "Republicans will stand firm & pursue liability protections for Americans at the front line of the #COVID response/reopening. This is about protecting doctors, hospitals, schools, mom and pop restaurants -- people who are living in fear of being frivolously sued."
Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020
Udall, Heinrich Join Court Filing to Protect Americans' Health Care As Republicans Attempt To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 14, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Statement on Judiciary Committee Approval of Jennifer P. Togliatti for The Federal District Court for Nevada
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
May 14, 2020
Nadler, Blumenthal Statement on Appeals Court Decision Allowing D.C. & Maryland Emoluments Lawsuit to Proceed
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 13, 2020
Letter to Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant Labor Secretary - Tlaib, Dingell Request OSHA Investigation into Work Conditions at Amazon Romulus Fulfillment Center - Letter comes after workers sound alarm on lack of workplace safety and protection from COVID-19
Rep. Debbie Dingell, ...
May 13, 2020
Waters Statement on Oral Arguments Before Supreme Court on Trump v. Deutsche Bank AG
Rep. Maxine Waters
May 13, 2020
Chairman Nadler Statement on the Passing of Aimee Stephens
Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 13, 2020
Van Hollen, Cardin Join Entire Democratic Caucus in New Amicus Brief To Protect Americans' Health Care & Slam Republican Efforts To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 13, 2020
Tweet - "BREAKING: Every Senate Democrat just signed an amicus brief for the Supreme Court fighting to protect Americans' health care from Pres. Trump's lawsuit. Republicans are suing to rip coverage from millions & end pre-existing condition protections amid a pandemic. #DropTheLawsuit"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell's "red line" on liability immunity will allow irresponsible corporations to cut corners, putting workers & customers at risk. Our #1 priority in reopening must be protecting the American people from #COVID19. It's the only way we will ever get back to normal."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020
Shaheen & Hassan File Supreme Court Amicus Brief Defending ACA from Trump Admin's Efforts to Strike Down Law Amid COVID-19
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
May 12, 2020
McCarthy, California House Republicans Reject Newsom's Decision to Deny Water to Californians
Rep. Tom McClintock, ...
May 12, 2020
Trump Administration
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2020
Tweet - "The politicization of the courts is a serious threat to our democracy. It undermines the rule of law. Sitting federal judges should not be members of political organizations like the Federalist Society. Period."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date
Title
Politician
May 27, 2020
Letter to Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House - Webster Joins Lawsuit Against Proxy Voting
Rep.Daniel Webster
May 27, 2020
Webster Joins Lawsuit Against Proxy Voting
Rep.Daniel Webster
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "We're launching a campaign to highlight how courts--with help from Sen. McConnell & Senate GOP--have been captured by dark money. There's a twisted web of dark money invested to plant ideological activist judges & rewrite the Constitution. #CapturedCourts"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "#CapturedCourts: The Federalist Society and Leonard Leo: Leo's advised President Trump on judges and managed a secretive web of right-wing non-profits raising millions to support extreme policies & judges 86% of President Trump's SCOTUS and appellate appointees are FedSoc!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2020
Tweet - "This new @SenateDems report outlines how big money special interests drive the GOP judicial nominations process. It's clearer than ever that Senator McConnell is trying to capture our nation's independent judiciary and use the courts do his donors' dirty work. #CapturedCourts"
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020
Chip Roy on His Effort with House GOP Leadership to Sue Pelosi Over Proxy Voting
Rep.Chip Roy
May 26, 2020
Higgins, GOP Colleagues File Suit Against Proxy Voting
Rep.Glen Higgins
May 26, 2020
Wyden Statement on Upcoming House Vote on FISA Amendment to Ban Warrantless Surveillance of Americans' Internet Activity
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 26, 2020
As GOP Pushes For Blanket Corporate Immunity, Schakowsky Introduces COVID Justice and Accountability Act to Protect Americans' Rights
Rep.Mark Takano, ...
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "Why does Senator McConnell think that major corporations should be exempt from liability when they force their workers to come back and they get sick?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2020
Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary, and Kenneth L. Marcus, Department of Education Assistant Secretary - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging the Department of Education to Rescind its Indefensible Title IX Rule
Rep.Bill Keating, ...
May 22, 2020
Top House Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Inspectors General from Political Retaliation
Rep.Stephen Lynch, ...
May 22, 2020
Dingell Statement on Fuel Economy Litigation
Rep.Debbie Dingell
May 22, 2020
It's Time To Examine Our Dependence On China
Rep.Jamie Comer
May 22, 2020
Toomey, Fitzpatrick Leading Amicus Brief Supporting Department of Justice Lawsuit Seeking to Prevent Safe Drug Injection Sites from Opening in Pennsylvania
Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "The U.S. now leads the world in the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus, with more than 1.5M Another 2.4M workers filed jobless claims in the past week But instead of debating COVID-related legislation on the floor, Senator McConnell asked to confirm right-wing judges"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 21, 2020
Statement: Reps. Khanna, Maloney, Davis on Gao Report on Campus Sexual Violence Data
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
May 21, 2020
Inhofe, Lankford Introduce Resolution Honoring Life and Legacy of Judge West
Sen.James Lankford, ...
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "38.6 million Americans have filed for unemployment. Nearly 100,000 Americans have died from coronavirus. And what are Senate Republicans focused on right now? Advancing anti-ACA judges & chasing conspiracy theories."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell says he'll block #COVID19 relief unless he can give large corporations broad legal immunity from coronavirus-related cases. We can't give a green light to corporations that endanger workers. Congress must not undermine the health & safety of workers & consumers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020
Sen. Coons to Cory Wilson: your partisan comments leave me "gravely concerned about your inclination to be a fair-minded jurist'
Sen.Chris Coons
May 20, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen.James Lankford
May 20, 2020
Inhofe, Lankford Praise Senate Confirmation of Oklahoman John Heil
Sen.James Lankford, ...
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "You can't make this up: During a global crisis, House Democrats are arguing that the acquittal of President Trump did not actually end their impeachment. They would rather spend another year trying to cram politics into the legal system than help the Senate govern the country."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 20, 2020
Reps. Cuellar, McCaul, King Introduce Bill to Ensure the Safety and Security of Federal Officers and Employees Overseas
Rep.Henry Cuellar, ...
May 20, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Supreme Court Order on Mueller Grand Jury Material
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 19, 2020
Letter to Chad Wolf, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Haaland Joins Call Urging Administration to Ensure Access to Free Telephone Calls for Detainees at ICE Detention Centers
Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "America is in crisis, but this is what is on the Senate Republicans' agenda in the midst of this national crisis: Five right-wing judges and the exploitation of a Senate Committee for partisan mudslinging."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sheryl Walter, General Counsel of the U.S. Courts - Jordan Requests Information from Judicial Conference Committee on Draft Advisory Opinion No. 117
Rep.Jim Jordan
May 18, 2020
Marshall Introduces COVID-19 Accountability Act
Sen.Roger Marshall
May 15, 2020
Tweet - "Forget about this $3 trillion left-wing wish list that even House Democrats are criticizing. Republicans are focused on practical solutions like legal liability protections for medical workers and the schools, universities, and businesses that will be trying to re-open."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 15, 2020
Rep. Williams Slams Democrats' Vote By Proxy Resolution as Unconstitutional
Rep.John Williams
May 15, 2020
Chairman Scott Statement on 66th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
Rep.Bobby Scott
May 15, 2020
Congressman Biggs Introduces Legislation to Protect Businesses from Frivolous Lawsuits over COVID-19
Rep.Andy Biggs
May 15, 2020
Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX) Releases Statement on H.Res. 965 and H.R. 6800
Rep.Randy Weber
May 14, 2020
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn on Committee Approval of Drew Tipton as U.S. District Judge in Corpus Christi
Sen.Ted Cruz
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "Republicans will stand firm & pursue liability protections for Americans at the front line of the #COVID response/reopening. This is about protecting doctors, hospitals, schools, mom and pop restaurants -- people who are living in fear of being frivolously sued."
Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020
Udall, Heinrich Join Court Filing to Protect Americans' Health Care As Republicans Attempt To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 14, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Statement on Judiciary Committee Approval of Jennifer P. Togliatti for The Federal District Court for Nevada
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
May 14, 2020
Nadler, Blumenthal Statement on Appeals Court Decision Allowing D.C. & Maryland Emoluments Lawsuit to Proceed
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 13, 2020
Letter to Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant Labor Secretary - Tlaib, Dingell Request OSHA Investigation into Work Conditions at Amazon Romulus Fulfillment Center - Letter comes after workers sound alarm on lack of workplace safety and protection from COVID-19
Rep.Debbie Dingell, ...
May 13, 2020
Waters Statement on Oral Arguments Before Supreme Court on Trump v. Deutsche Bank AG
Rep.Maxine Waters
May 13, 2020
Chairman Nadler Statement on the Passing of Aimee Stephens
Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 13, 2020
Van Hollen, Cardin Join Entire Democratic Caucus in New Amicus Brief To Protect Americans' Health Care & Slam Republican Efforts To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 13, 2020
Tweet - "BREAKING: Every Senate Democrat just signed an amicus brief for the Supreme Court fighting to protect Americans' health care from Pres. Trump's lawsuit. Republicans are suing to rip coverage from millions & end pre-existing condition protections amid a pandemic. #DropTheLawsuit"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell's "red line" on liability immunity will allow irresponsible corporations to cut corners, putting workers & customers at risk. Our #1 priority in reopening must be protecting the American people from #COVID19. It's the only way we will ever get back to normal."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020
Shaheen & Hassan File Supreme Court Amicus Brief Defending ACA from Trump Admin's Efforts to Strike Down Law Amid COVID-19
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
May 12, 2020
McCarthy, California House Republicans Reject Newsom's Decision to Deny Water to Californians
Rep.Tom McClintock, ...
May 12, 2020
Trump Administration
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2020
Tweet - "The politicization of the courts is a serious threat to our democracy. It undermines the rule of law. Sitting federal judges should not be members of political organizations like the Federalist Society. Period."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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