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Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "The Supreme Court shouldn't undertake political projects at the behest of dark money groups like the NRA. I'm joining @SenWhitehouse, @MazieHirono, @SenBlumenthal, & @SenGillibrand in urging SCOTUS not to deviate from judicial principles just to satisfy these groups' demands."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2019
Durbin, Senators Call Out Partisan 'Project' To Tip Supreme Court In Favor Of NRA-Backed Plaintiffs
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - Chairman Nadler & Rep. Johnson Request Justice Kavanaugh's White House Records
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Letter to David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - Nadler & Johnson Request Justice Kavanaugh's White House Records
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 5, 2019
Indy Start - Sen. Young Op-Ed: Indiana Courts at Full Strength for First Time in Years
Sen. Todd Young
Aug. 2, 2019
Sullivan, Coons Introduce E-Service Act to Better Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence
Sen. Dan Sullivan
Aug. 2, 2019
Coons, Sullivan Introduce E-Service Act to Better Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence
Sen. Chris Coons
Aug. 2, 2019
Carper, Coons Join Colleagues in Introducing Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
Sen. Chris Coons
Aug. 1, 2019
McEachin, Lofgren & Gillibrand Introduce Legislation to Guarantee Legal Counsel for Vulnerable Populations During Immigration Court Proceedings
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Nadler, Bass, Jackson Lee & Scanlon Demand Information from AG Barr on Policies that Prevent Human Trafficking Survivors from Accessing Funds to Clear Criminal Records
Rep. Mary Scanlon, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray. Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Whitehouse, Coons Call on Wray to Detail FBI Investigation of Kavanaugh
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Collins, Cantwell Introduce Bipartisan Bill Protecting Independence of Administrative Law Judges
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
The Hill - Don't like SCOTUS decision on gerrymandering? This bill would fix it, and make elections better
Rep. Donald Beyer
July 31, 2019
Menendez Leads Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Counter Profiling by Trump's Deportation Force
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 31, 2019
Judicial Nominations
Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 31, 2019
Cantwell, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill Protecting Independence of Administrative Law Judges
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 31, 2019
Rep. Chip Roy On The Confirmation Of Brantley Starr
Rep. Chip Roy
July 31, 2019
Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Testimony of Sen. McConnell, Confirmation Hearing of Justin Walker
Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Grassley, Senators Seek Updates & Further Action on Justice Department Efforts to Clarify Website Accessibility Under ADA
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
July 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García, Barbara Lee Call on DOJ to Explain Elimination of In-Court Interpreters for Immigrants
Rep. Juan Vargas, ...
July 27, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on President Trump's Ineffective Border Wall
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2019
Pelosi Statement on Supreme Court Staying Ruling Against Trump Stealing Funds for Ineffective, Wasteful Border Wall
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 27, 2019
Tweet - "I am deeply alarmed by the Supreme Court's ruling, and I strongly disagree with the President's efforts to take funds from the military to build an ineffective border wall."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2019
Rep. Madeleine Dean Introduces Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2019
Rep. Madeleine Dean
July 26, 2019
Tweet - "This evening's Supreme Court ruling allowing @realDonaldTrump to steal military funds to spend on a wasteful, ineffective border wall rejected by Congress is deeply flawed. Our Founders designed a democracy governed by the people -- not a monarchy."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 26, 2019
Reps. Johnson, Cohen, Lieu Introduce AMICUS Act to Bring Transparency to Judicial Lobbying
Rep. Hank Johnson
July 26, 2019
Chairman Nadler Announces Next Steps in Committee Investigation of Trump Obstruction, Corruption & Abuse of Power
Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 25, 2019
Byrne, Budd Introduce Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act
Sen. Ted Budd, ...
July 24, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Hearing with former Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III
Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "When it comes to confirming well-qualified judges, we will leave no vacancy behind."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 23, 2019
Nadler & Harris Introduce Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Legislation
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "Today the Senate passed a resolution that @SenDuckworth and I introduced to honor the life of a great Illinoisan, Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, and to praise his decades of service to this country and his profound contributions to American law."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019
North Dakota Congressional Delegation Statement on Lawsuit against Army Corps' Handling of DAPL Protests
Sen. Kevin Cramer
July 18, 2019
Letter to Ms. Hope Hicks - Chairman Nadler Demands that Hope Hicks Clarify Testimony Before House Judiciary Committee
Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 18, 2019
Rubio, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Prevent Huawei from Using Patent Troll Tactics, Weaponizing U.S. Legal System
Sen. John Cornyn, ...
July 17, 2019
Bass, Booker Introduce Groundbreaking Bill to Give "Second Look" to Those Behind Bars
Sen. Cory Booker, ...
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "The Judicial Crisis Network is a dark-money front organization that spends millions on ads and sees themselves as the Republican Party's gatekeeper for appellate court nominees. Who is writing their checks? Who are their donors? They won't say."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Cassidy Commends House Movement on Ending Surprise Medical Bills
Sen. Bill Cassidy
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "John Paul Stevens described the standard for a judge as "the impartial guardian of the rule of law." With his service on the Court, he met that standard throughout his life. I was honored to know him & admire his amiable yet rock solid way of addressing the issues of our time."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Wicker, Hyde-Smith Support Confirmation of Judge Sul Ozerden at Senate Hearing
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, ...
July 17, 2019
Congressman Panetta Introduces Legislation to Support Legal Services for Homeless Veterans
Rep. Gil Cisneros, ...
July 17, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Vote to Hold Barr and Ross in Contempt
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday marked the passing of a giant in American law. Justice John Paul Stevens served on the Supreme Court for nearly 35 years, bringing along his midwestern blend of brilliance, courtesy, & humility. His legacy is enormous."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "Justice John Paul Stevens was a great man and a model jurist: fair, wise, compassionate. A champion for civil rights, equality, and accountability who devoted his life to the ideal of equal justice under law. Our judiciary today needs more like him. He will be sorely missed."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2019
Business Before the Senate
Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 12, 2019
House Passes Schiff Amendment to Broadcast Guantanamo Bay Proceedings
Sen. Adam Schiff
July 11, 2019
DelBene and Larsen Introduce Bill Adding Mount Vernon Federal Court to Western District of Washington
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "SCOTUS resoundingly rejected @realDonaldTrump's efforts to taint the census as "contrived" & rooted in improper political purposes. Next week, the House will vote on criminal contempt for AG Barr & Sec. Ross to enforce our subpoenas & #FollowTheFacts to get to the truth."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 10, 2019
Tweet - "The dark money @JudicialNetwork has been running $1.1 million in ads for 'greater transparency' in judicial nominations. So why are they concealing their own donors...? These donors have contributed tens of millions to fund advertising for nominees like Kavanaugh & Gorsuch."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 10, 2019
Foster, Stivers Join Senate Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Protect US Patent Holders, Inventors
Rep. Bill Foster
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "The Supreme Court shouldn't undertake political projects at the behest of dark money groups like the NRA. I'm joining @SenWhitehouse, @MazieHirono, @SenBlumenthal, & @SenGillibrand in urging SCOTUS not to deviate from judicial principles just to satisfy these groups' demands."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2019
Durbin, Senators Call Out Partisan 'Project' To Tip Supreme Court In Favor Of NRA-Backed Plaintiffs
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - Chairman Nadler & Rep. Johnson Request Justice Kavanaugh's White House Records
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Letter to David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - Nadler & Johnson Request Justice Kavanaugh's White House Records
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 5, 2019
Indy Start - Sen. Young Op-Ed: Indiana Courts at Full Strength for First Time in Years
Sen.Todd Young
Aug. 2, 2019
Sullivan, Coons Introduce E-Service Act to Better Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence
Sen.Dan Sullivan
Aug. 2, 2019
Coons, Sullivan Introduce E-Service Act to Better Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence
Sen.Chris Coons
Aug. 2, 2019
Carper, Coons Join Colleagues in Introducing Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
Sen.Chris Coons
Aug. 1, 2019
McEachin, Lofgren & Gillibrand Introduce Legislation to Guarantee Legal Counsel for Vulnerable Populations During Immigration Court Proceedings
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Nadler, Bass, Jackson Lee & Scanlon Demand Information from AG Barr on Policies that Prevent Human Trafficking Survivors from Accessing Funds to Clear Criminal Records
Rep.Mary Scanlon, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray. Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Whitehouse, Coons Call on Wray to Detail FBI Investigation of Kavanaugh
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Collins, Cantwell Introduce Bipartisan Bill Protecting Independence of Administrative Law Judges
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
The Hill - Don't like SCOTUS decision on gerrymandering? This bill would fix it, and make elections better
Rep.Donald Beyer
July 31, 2019
Menendez Leads Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Counter Profiling by Trump's Deportation Force
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 31, 2019
Judicial Nominations
Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 31, 2019
Cantwell, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill Protecting Independence of Administrative Law Judges
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 31, 2019
Rep. Chip Roy On The Confirmation Of Brantley Starr
Rep.Chip Roy
July 31, 2019
Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Testimony of Sen. McConnell, Confirmation Hearing of Justin Walker
Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Grassley, Senators Seek Updates & Further Action on Justice Department Efforts to Clarify Website Accessibility Under ADA
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
July 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García, Barbara Lee Call on DOJ to Explain Elimination of In-Court Interpreters for Immigrants
Rep.Juan Vargas, ...
July 27, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on President Trump's Ineffective Border Wall
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2019
Pelosi Statement on Supreme Court Staying Ruling Against Trump Stealing Funds for Ineffective, Wasteful Border Wall
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 27, 2019
Tweet - "I am deeply alarmed by the Supreme Court's ruling, and I strongly disagree with the President's efforts to take funds from the military to build an ineffective border wall."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2019
Rep. Madeleine Dean Introduces Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2019
Rep.Madeleine Dean
July 26, 2019
Tweet - "This evening's Supreme Court ruling allowing @realDonaldTrump to steal military funds to spend on a wasteful, ineffective border wall rejected by Congress is deeply flawed. Our Founders designed a democracy governed by the people -- not a monarchy."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 26, 2019
Reps. Johnson, Cohen, Lieu Introduce AMICUS Act to Bring Transparency to Judicial Lobbying
Rep.Hank Johnson
July 26, 2019
Chairman Nadler Announces Next Steps in Committee Investigation of Trump Obstruction, Corruption & Abuse of Power
Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 25, 2019
Byrne, Budd Introduce Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act
Sen.Ted Budd, ...
July 24, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Hearing with former Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III
Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "When it comes to confirming well-qualified judges, we will leave no vacancy behind."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 23, 2019
Nadler & Harris Introduce Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Legislation
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "Today the Senate passed a resolution that @SenDuckworth and I introduced to honor the life of a great Illinoisan, Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, and to praise his decades of service to this country and his profound contributions to American law."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019
North Dakota Congressional Delegation Statement on Lawsuit against Army Corps' Handling of DAPL Protests
Sen.Kevin Cramer
July 18, 2019
Letter to Ms. Hope Hicks - Chairman Nadler Demands that Hope Hicks Clarify Testimony Before House Judiciary Committee
Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 18, 2019
Rubio, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Prevent Huawei from Using Patent Troll Tactics, Weaponizing U.S. Legal System
Sen.John Cornyn, ...
July 17, 2019
Bass, Booker Introduce Groundbreaking Bill to Give "Second Look" to Those Behind Bars
Sen.Cory Booker, ...
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "The Judicial Crisis Network is a dark-money front organization that spends millions on ads and sees themselves as the Republican Party's gatekeeper for appellate court nominees. Who is writing their checks? Who are their donors? They won't say."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Cassidy Commends House Movement on Ending Surprise Medical Bills
Sen.Bill Cassidy
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "John Paul Stevens described the standard for a judge as "the impartial guardian of the rule of law." With his service on the Court, he met that standard throughout his life. I was honored to know him & admire his amiable yet rock solid way of addressing the issues of our time."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Wicker, Hyde-Smith Support Confirmation of Judge Sul Ozerden at Senate Hearing
Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith, ...
July 17, 2019
Congressman Panetta Introduces Legislation to Support Legal Services for Homeless Veterans
Rep.Gil Cisneros, ...
July 17, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Vote to Hold Barr and Ross in Contempt
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday marked the passing of a giant in American law. Justice John Paul Stevens served on the Supreme Court for nearly 35 years, bringing along his midwestern blend of brilliance, courtesy, & humility. His legacy is enormous."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019
Tweet - "Justice John Paul Stevens was a great man and a model jurist: fair, wise, compassionate. A champion for civil rights, equality, and accountability who devoted his life to the ideal of equal justice under law. Our judiciary today needs more like him. He will be sorely missed."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2019
Business Before the Senate
Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 12, 2019
House Passes Schiff Amendment to Broadcast Guantanamo Bay Proceedings
Sen.Adam Schiff
July 11, 2019
DelBene and Larsen Introduce Bill Adding Mount Vernon Federal Court to Western District of Washington
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "SCOTUS resoundingly rejected @realDonaldTrump's efforts to taint the census as "contrived" & rooted in improper political purposes. Next week, the House will vote on criminal contempt for AG Barr & Sec. Ross to enforce our subpoenas & #FollowTheFacts to get to the truth."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 10, 2019
Tweet - "The dark money @JudicialNetwork has been running $1.1 million in ads for 'greater transparency' in judicial nominations. So why are they concealing their own donors...? These donors have contributed tens of millions to fund advertising for nominees like Kavanaugh & Gorsuch."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 10, 2019
Foster, Stivers Join Senate Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Protect US Patent Holders, Inventors
Rep.Bill Foster
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