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Nov. 15, 2022
Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Federal Court Ruling on Title 42
Rep. Veronica Escobar
Nov. 14, 2022
Norton Calls on Senate to Address Judicial Vacancy Crisis in Local D.c. Courts
Rep. Eleanor Norton
Nov. 10, 2022
Foxx Lauds New Ruling Against Biden's Student Loan Bailout
Rep. Virginia Foxx
Nov. 10, 2022
Tweet - "This MAGA judge is siding with the special interests over what's best for the people. This is why we need a Senate Democratic Majority. But the law is on our side and we will keep fighting for the millions of Americans with student debt."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 10, 2022
Tweet - "This MAGA judge is siding with the special interests over what's best for the people. This is why we need a Senate Democratic Majority. But the law is on our side and we will keep fighting for the millions of Americans with student debt."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2022
Tweet - "Justice Jackson is right: Why should some families ("legacies") and backgrounds be honored at universities and not others? Affirmative action has helped generations of well-qualified students access higher education--and helps our workforce reflect the diversity of America itself."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2022
Neal Statement on Latest Development in Tax Returns Case
Rep. Richard Neal
Oct. 25, 2022
Sens. Rick Scott, Jim Risch and Colleagues Release Statement on Sham Conviction of Jimmy Lai
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 24, 2022
Murphy, Waltz, Gallagher, Banks Demand Answers Regarding Chinese Police Arm in NYC
Rep. Greg Murphy
Oct. 14, 2022
Tweet - "At this point in his presidency, @POTUS has had more Black women circuit court judges confirmed than any other president in history. The Biden-Harris Administration is moving at a historic pace to ensure America's judiciary reflects the makeup of our nation."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 12, 2022
Tweet - "No judge should fear for their life and the safety of their family as they work to deliver equal justice under the law. I'm proud to have worked with Senators Menendez and Booker on this bill, which will provide important protections for federal judges and their families."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2022
Sherman Cosponsors Bill to Help Address Big Tech's Power over News Organizations
Rep. Brad Sherman
Oct. 6, 2022
Durbin Statement On Fifth Circuit Ruling On DACA
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2022
Jayapal Statement on Fifth Circuit Decision Leaving DACA Program Intact
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Oct. 5, 2022
Tweet - "The 5th Circuit's ruling threatens DACA and it's the direct result of McConnell stacking the courts. Even with DACA in jeopardy, McConnell will do everything he can to stop the Senate from protecting DREAMers. It's time for my Republican colleagues to show some spine."
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Oct. 5, 2022
Padilla Statement on 5th Circuit DACA Ruling
Sen. Alex Padilla
Oct. 5, 2022
Pelosi Statement on Appellate Court Ruling on DACA
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 5, 2022
Hoyer Statement on U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Ruling on DACA
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 3, 2022
As Far-right Supreme Court Majority Begins New Term, Senator Markey Reiterates Call to Expand the Court, Defend Fundamental Rights
Sen. Ed Markey
Sept. 30, 2022
Tweet - "Today is a historic day. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has officially taken her seat on the Supreme Court--and I couldn't be more excited."
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 30, 2022
Tweet - "Today, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson officially took her seat on the Supreme Court, making history as the first Black woman to sit on the Highest Court in the Land. Congratulations, Justice Jackson!"
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 30, 2022
Tweet - "Glad to see Justice Jackson officially begin at the Supreme Court today -- a historic moment for America."
Sen. Mark Warner
Sept. 30, 2022
DeLauro Statement on Legal Challenge Against Connecticut's Assault Weapons Ban
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Sept. 30, 2022
Hirono-Led Legislation to Protect Survivors of Sexual Assault and Harassment Passes in Senate
Sen. Mazie Hirono
Sept. 30, 2022
Majority Leader Schumer Statement On Investiture Of Supreme Court Justice Brown Jackson And Senate Democrats Efforts To Confirm Federal Judges
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 30, 2022
Blumenthal Statement on Lawsuit Challenging Connecticut's Assault Weapons Ban
Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Sept. 28, 2022
Tweet - "An AZ judge upheld a radical abortion ban dating from the 1860s The right to choose has been practically eliminated in AZ--and the MAGA state attorney celebrated it MAGA Republicans are working to make abortion rights extinct Dems will not stop fighting for the right to choose"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2022
Congressman Johnson Leads Introduction of Circuit Court Judgeships Act of 2022
Rep. Hank Johnson
Sept. 20, 2022
Feinstein, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Enact Water Settlement between Tule River Tribe and United States
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Sept. 19, 2022
Raskin's PRESS Act Passes House with Unanimous, Bipartisan Support
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Sept. 19, 2022
Tweet - "Senate Democrats have confirmed over 80 judicial nominees to the federal bench--including 6 from WA state. After years of extremist Trump nominees rigging our courts for powerful special interests, we're make sure our judicial system is fair and just."
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2022
Kaine Introduces Legislation to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault on College Campuses
Sen. Tim Kaine
Sept. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Warner joins Murray and 28 Colleagues in Urging Biden Admin to Strengthen Privacy Protections for Women Seeking Reproductive Health Care
Sen. John Hickenlooper, ...
Sept. 8, 2022
Tweet - "The Senate has confirmed Andre Mathis as Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit. He is the first Black man confirmed to the Sixth Circuit in nearly a quarter of a century, and he will make an excellent judge!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2022
Tweet - "A hard-right judge is threatening Americans' right to access free preventative care This could now risk access to breast cancer and cholesterol screenings, free vaccines, more Dems are fighting to protect people's health care, and we're focused on confirming judges who will too"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2022
Schakowsky Statement on Federal Judge's Decision Invalidating Parts of the ACA
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 7, 2022
DeLauro Statement on Extremist Judge's Attack on the ACA's Preventive Services including PrEP Medication and Birth Control
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Sept. 7, 2022
Pelosi Statement on Extreme MAGA Judge's Assault on Life-Saving PrEP Medication & ACA Preventive Services
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 7, 2022
Tweet - "It is disappointing this Texas court has again stripped away important rights in its continued & longstanding effort to undermine the ACA, prevent access to reproductive rights, & attack the LGBTQ community under the guise of religious freedom."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 6, 2022
Tweet - "The Republican-stacked Supreme Court overturning Roe opened the door to more right-wing attacks on women -- including our right to contraception. No one should be denied access to birth control. @HouseDemocrats ' Right to Contraception Act protects this fundamental freedom."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 25, 2022
Cotton Statement on Court's Blocking of Arkansas Transgender Youth Law
Sen. Tom Cotton
Aug. 19, 2022
Senate Passes Shaheen-Sullivan Bill to Support Victims of Violence by Making the POWER Act Permanent
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Aug. 19, 2022
Senate Passes Bill to Make Sullivan-shaheen Power Act Permanent, Supporting Survivors of Violence
Sen. Dan Sullivan, ...
Aug. 15, 2022
Chairman Raskin Introduces Legislation Establishing Federal Anti-SLAPP Statute to Protect First Amendment Rights
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Aug. 14, 2022
Sen. Cramer Discusses West Virginia v. EPA Supreme Court Ruling, Federal Agency Overreach on Kudlow
Sen. Kevin Cramer
Aug. 12, 2022
Barrasso: District Court Decision is a Slap in the Face to Wyoming Families & Energy Workers
Sen. John Barrasso
Aug. 12, 2022
Sen. Cramer Statement on Reinstatement of Moratorium on Coal Lease Sales on Federal Lands
Sen. Kevin Cramer
Aug. 12, 2022
Hoeven Statement After Federal Judge Reinstates Obama-era Policy Suspending Federal Coal Leases
Sen. John Hoeven
Aug. 10, 2022
Tweet - "I am glad to see that a federal judge in TX finally implemented the Supreme Court's ruling on "Remain in Mexico" and lifted the injunction that blocked the termination of that policy. I applaud the Administration's efforts to end this shameful practice.'
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2022
Tweet - "Promoting law and order means no one is above the law."
Sen. Mark Warner
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 15, 2022
Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Federal Court Ruling on Title 42
Rep.Veronica Escobar
Nov. 14, 2022
Norton Calls on Senate to Address Judicial Vacancy Crisis in Local D.c. Courts
Rep.Eleanor Norton
Nov. 10, 2022
Foxx Lauds New Ruling Against Biden's Student Loan Bailout
Rep.Virginia Foxx
Nov. 10, 2022
Tweet - "This MAGA judge is siding with the special interests over what's best for the people. This is why we need a Senate Democratic Majority. But the law is on our side and we will keep fighting for the millions of Americans with student debt."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 10, 2022
Tweet - "This MAGA judge is siding with the special interests over what's best for the people. This is why we need a Senate Democratic Majority. But the law is on our side and we will keep fighting for the millions of Americans with student debt."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2022
Tweet - "Justice Jackson is right: Why should some families ("legacies") and backgrounds be honored at universities and not others? Affirmative action has helped generations of well-qualified students access higher education--and helps our workforce reflect the diversity of America itself."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2022
Neal Statement on Latest Development in Tax Returns Case
Rep.Richard Neal
Oct. 25, 2022
Sens. Rick Scott, Jim Risch and Colleagues Release Statement on Sham Conviction of Jimmy Lai
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 24, 2022
Murphy, Waltz, Gallagher, Banks Demand Answers Regarding Chinese Police Arm in NYC
Rep.Greg Murphy
Oct. 14, 2022
Tweet - "At this point in his presidency, @POTUS has had more Black women circuit court judges confirmed than any other president in history. The Biden-Harris Administration is moving at a historic pace to ensure America's judiciary reflects the makeup of our nation."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 12, 2022
Tweet - "No judge should fear for their life and the safety of their family as they work to deliver equal justice under the law. I'm proud to have worked with Senators Menendez and Booker on this bill, which will provide important protections for federal judges and their families."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2022
Sherman Cosponsors Bill to Help Address Big Tech's Power over News Organizations
Rep.Brad Sherman
Oct. 6, 2022
Durbin Statement On Fifth Circuit Ruling On DACA
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2022
Jayapal Statement on Fifth Circuit Decision Leaving DACA Program Intact
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Oct. 5, 2022
Tweet - "The 5th Circuit's ruling threatens DACA and it's the direct result of McConnell stacking the courts. Even with DACA in jeopardy, McConnell will do everything he can to stop the Senate from protecting DREAMers. It's time for my Republican colleagues to show some spine."
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Oct. 5, 2022
Padilla Statement on 5th Circuit DACA Ruling
Sen.Alex Padilla
Oct. 5, 2022
Pelosi Statement on Appellate Court Ruling on DACA
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 5, 2022
Hoyer Statement on U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Ruling on DACA
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 3, 2022
As Far-right Supreme Court Majority Begins New Term, Senator Markey Reiterates Call to Expand the Court, Defend Fundamental Rights
Sen.Ed Markey
Sept. 30, 2022
Tweet - "Today is a historic day. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has officially taken her seat on the Supreme Court--and I couldn't be more excited."
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 30, 2022
Tweet - "Today, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson officially took her seat on the Supreme Court, making history as the first Black woman to sit on the Highest Court in the Land. Congratulations, Justice Jackson!"
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 30, 2022
Tweet - "Glad to see Justice Jackson officially begin at the Supreme Court today -- a historic moment for America."
Sen.Mark Warner
Sept. 30, 2022
DeLauro Statement on Legal Challenge Against Connecticut's Assault Weapons Ban
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Sept. 30, 2022
Hirono-Led Legislation to Protect Survivors of Sexual Assault and Harassment Passes in Senate
Sen.Mazie Hirono
Sept. 30, 2022
Majority Leader Schumer Statement On Investiture Of Supreme Court Justice Brown Jackson And Senate Democrats Efforts To Confirm Federal Judges
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 30, 2022
Blumenthal Statement on Lawsuit Challenging Connecticut's Assault Weapons Ban
Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Sept. 28, 2022
Tweet - "An AZ judge upheld a radical abortion ban dating from the 1860s The right to choose has been practically eliminated in AZ--and the MAGA state attorney celebrated it MAGA Republicans are working to make abortion rights extinct Dems will not stop fighting for the right to choose"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2022
Congressman Johnson Leads Introduction of Circuit Court Judgeships Act of 2022
Rep.Hank Johnson
Sept. 20, 2022
Feinstein, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Enact Water Settlement between Tule River Tribe and United States
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Sept. 19, 2022
Raskin's PRESS Act Passes House with Unanimous, Bipartisan Support
Rep.Jamie Raskin
Sept. 19, 2022
Tweet - "Senate Democrats have confirmed over 80 judicial nominees to the federal bench--including 6 from WA state. After years of extremist Trump nominees rigging our courts for powerful special interests, we're make sure our judicial system is fair and just."
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2022
Kaine Introduces Legislation to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault on College Campuses
Sen.Tim Kaine
Sept. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Warner joins Murray and 28 Colleagues in Urging Biden Admin to Strengthen Privacy Protections for Women Seeking Reproductive Health Care
Sen.John Hickenlooper, ...
Sept. 8, 2022
Tweet - "The Senate has confirmed Andre Mathis as Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit. He is the first Black man confirmed to the Sixth Circuit in nearly a quarter of a century, and he will make an excellent judge!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2022
Tweet - "A hard-right judge is threatening Americans' right to access free preventative care This could now risk access to breast cancer and cholesterol screenings, free vaccines, more Dems are fighting to protect people's health care, and we're focused on confirming judges who will too"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2022
Schakowsky Statement on Federal Judge's Decision Invalidating Parts of the ACA
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 7, 2022
DeLauro Statement on Extremist Judge's Attack on the ACA's Preventive Services including PrEP Medication and Birth Control
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Sept. 7, 2022
Pelosi Statement on Extreme MAGA Judge's Assault on Life-Saving PrEP Medication & ACA Preventive Services
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 7, 2022
Tweet - "It is disappointing this Texas court has again stripped away important rights in its continued & longstanding effort to undermine the ACA, prevent access to reproductive rights, & attack the LGBTQ community under the guise of religious freedom."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 6, 2022
Tweet - "The Republican-stacked Supreme Court overturning Roe opened the door to more right-wing attacks on women -- including our right to contraception. No one should be denied access to birth control. @HouseDemocrats ' Right to Contraception Act protects this fundamental freedom."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 25, 2022
Cotton Statement on Court's Blocking of Arkansas Transgender Youth Law
Sen.Tom Cotton
Aug. 19, 2022
Senate Passes Shaheen-Sullivan Bill to Support Victims of Violence by Making the POWER Act Permanent
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Aug. 19, 2022
Senate Passes Bill to Make Sullivan-shaheen Power Act Permanent, Supporting Survivors of Violence
Sen.Dan Sullivan, ...
Aug. 15, 2022
Chairman Raskin Introduces Legislation Establishing Federal Anti-SLAPP Statute to Protect First Amendment Rights
Rep.Jamie Raskin
Aug. 14, 2022
Sen. Cramer Discusses West Virginia v. EPA Supreme Court Ruling, Federal Agency Overreach on Kudlow
Sen.Kevin Cramer
Aug. 12, 2022
Barrasso: District Court Decision is a Slap in the Face to Wyoming Families & Energy Workers
Sen.John Barrasso
Aug. 12, 2022
Sen. Cramer Statement on Reinstatement of Moratorium on Coal Lease Sales on Federal Lands
Sen.Kevin Cramer
Aug. 12, 2022
Hoeven Statement After Federal Judge Reinstates Obama-era Policy Suspending Federal Coal Leases
Sen.John Hoeven
Aug. 10, 2022
Tweet - "I am glad to see that a federal judge in TX finally implemented the Supreme Court's ruling on "Remain in Mexico" and lifted the injunction that blocked the termination of that policy. I applaud the Administration's efforts to end this shameful practice.'
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2022
Tweet - "Promoting law and order means no one is above the law."
Sen.Mark Warner
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