| June 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressional Democrats Demand Trump Administration Reverse its Barrage of Policies Targeting Asylum Seekers
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Bennet, 42 Senate Democrats Call on Trump to Protect Dreamers Following Landmark Supreme Court DACA Decision
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Yesterday's SCOTUS #DACA ruling is an important victory for Dreamers. As I continue calling on the Senate GOP to pass the Dream and Promise Act, the Trump administration must also reinstate DACA and open new applications immediately. #HomeIsHere"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 18, 2020
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Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision on DACA
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - ". @HouseDemocrats passed the #EqualityAct over a year ago, but the fight for LGBTQ+ equality is far from over. It's time for Senate Republicans to get to work and pass this legislation to ensure fairness and equality for all Americans -- regardless of who they are or who they love."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Today's #SCOTUS decision is a major victory for Dreamers whose lives were thrown into limbo by the Trump administration's anti-immigrant agenda. But we need a permanent solution -- the Senate must pass the Dream and Promise Act to affirm that #HomeIsHere."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 18, 2020
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Bennet, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin, Schumer, Colleagues Call For GAO Investigation Into Use Of Federal Law Enforcement During Washington, D.C. Protests Following Killing Of George Floyd
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Collins, Merkley, Baldwin, Booker Lead Bipartisan Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Last month, I questioned health officials on President Trump's dangerous obsession with unproven drugs as possible COVID-19 treatments. It was clear to me then -- and it's clear to me now -- that these distractions put lives at risk and worsened our response to this pandemic."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Finally, the FDA has stepped up to revoke the emergency use of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19. We need a robust, science-based national response to address this pandemic -- not dangerous conspiracies peddled by the president."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 15, 2020
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Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Title VII
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Today's ruling is a hard-fought victory for justice and equality. Thanks to the work of tireless #LGBTQ advocates, you can no longer be fired over who you are or whom you love. We must keep fighting to protect #LGBTQ individuals from discrimination in all facets of life."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 12, 2020
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Tweet - "The #Pulse nightclub shooting was a horrifying act of gun violence that took the lives of 49 individuals celebrating Pride Month. We must honor their memory by continuing our efforts to #EndGunViolence and advocating for LGBTQ equality."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 11, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Schumer, Warren, Reed, Colleagues to Call on President Trump to Support Bipartisan Proposal in Annual Defense Bill to Rename All Bases and Other Military Assets Named for the Confederacy and Anyone Who Served in the Confederacy
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich Introduce Historic Justice in Policing Act of 2020
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Tweet - "I am honored to support the #JusticeInPolicing Act to address police brutality against Black Americans -- and honor the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless others. We must bolster police accountability and transparency -- something that will make us all safer."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 8, 2020
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Lujan Statement on Introduction of Justice in Policing Act
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin, Duckworth Join Harris, Colleagues In Letter Demanding Answers On ICE & CBP Involvement In Policing Ongoing Protests
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Tweet - "As we recognize #PrideMonth, we acknowledge the hard-fought gains towards equality by LGTBQ individuals & reflect on the work still needed to achieve justice, especially for transgender women of color. This is a fight I will continue as an ally alongside the LGBTQ community."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 4, 2020
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Tweet - "One year ago, @HouseDemocrats passed the American Dream & Promise Act to give #Dreamers and TPS holders a pathway to citizenship. Their home is here, and a majority of Americans agree it's the right thing to do. But today that bill languishes on @senatemajldr 's desk."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 4, 2020
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Tweet - "As we take time to honor the life of #GeorgeFloyd, we must continue working together to enact #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd and countless others who have lost their lives to racist violence."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, Democratic Senators Urge DeVos to Rescind Harmful Title IX Rule and Focus on Student Safety
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Heinrich, Senate Democrats To DHS: Halt Transfer Of ICE Detainees, Increase Agency COVID-19 Testing
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli Acting Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - N.M. Delegation Calls on USCIS to Help Strengthen America's Health Care Workforce and Prevent Medical Professional Shortages in Rural and Underserved Areas During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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English/Español: Rubio, Heinrich Statement On USCIS Resuming Naturalization Ceremonies
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Schakowsky Joins over 160 Members of Congress in Denouncing Ideological Attacks on Planned Parenthood Health Centers over PPP Loans
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich Join Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 22, 2020
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Heinrich Statement Commemorating Memorial Day
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration To Stop Targeting Critical Health Care Providers Based On Political Ideology
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 21, 2020
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Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rubio, Heinrich Urge USCIS to Ensure Eligible Immigrants are Able to Complete Citizenship Process
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 21, 2020
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Lankford Supports Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader - House Democrats Push for Millions of Restoration and Resilience Jobs
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| May 20, 2020
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Letter to Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Chairman Shelby, and Vice Chairman Leahy - Wyden, Merkley Join Bipartisan Push to Increase Funding to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence & Pets in Next COVID-19 Relief Bill
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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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
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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Letter to Requesting Members of Congress - DHS Inspector General to Examine ICE Detention Facility COVID-19 Policies and Practices
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Wyden, Merkley Call on DHS Inspector General to Review ICE Detention Facility COVID-19 Policies and Practices
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Harris, Colleagues Push to Include $50 Billion Childcare Bailout in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Department of Education - Warren Joins Bennet, Menendez, Colleagues to Call on DeVos to Reverse Course and Allow DACA Students to Access Emergency Financial Aid Secured in CARES Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Escobar and Senator Harris Lead Colleagues in Demanding Release of Detained Children Amid COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Harris, Colleagues Call on Congressional Leaders to Ensure Immigrant Families Can Access Critical Services During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Costa, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Call on Congressional Leadership to Help Protect Farmworkers During COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Durbin, Senators Press President Trump To Automatically Extend Work Authorizations For DACA & TPS Recipients
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Casey, Colleagues Urge Support for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - N.M. Delegation Seeks Immediate Accountability of ICE Facilities After Covid-19 Cases Confirmed at Otero
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization, Monique Eloit, Director General of the World Organization for Animal Health, and Qu Dongyu, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Tillis Calls on International Health and Wildlife Organizations to Permanently Ban "Wet" Markets
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Admin To Increase Access To Doctors In Rural And Other Medically Underserved Areas
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - Rep. McNerney and Colleagues Push Zoom for Answers About the Company's Privacy Practices
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Tweet - "For every $1 a man makes, a woman makes 81 cents. For black women, it's 62 cents; for Native American women, it's 57 cents; for Asian American and Pacific Islander women it's 92 cents; and for Latina women it's 54 cents. It's unacceptable."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Bonamici, Pingree Push House Leadership to Protect the Arts Economy During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Baldwin, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Reports that DHS is Preparing Mass Deportation of DREAMERS
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - 23 Senators Urge the Interior Department to Reverse Course on Proposed Changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Racism and xenophobia never have a place in our communities. As we respond to this public health crisis, we must remember that we are all in this together. Acts of racism or scapegoating against Asian American communities will always be unacceptable."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Today on International Women's Day, we recognize the contributions & achievements of women across New Mexico and the world. We also recognize the continued need to secure gender equality for women & girls by ending gender-based violence and income and educational gaps. #IWD2020"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 3, 2020
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Tweet - "It was a pleasure meeting with the Rio Arriba County Department of Health and Human Services today. We are indebted to this team of public health professionals who have been instrumental in helping prevent deaths as a result of substance misuse in our community."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 1, 2020
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Tweet - "National Women's History Month is a time to not only celebrate the contributions of women today and throughout history, but to also recognize the enormous amount of work that still needs to be done to ensure equality and just for every woman."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Collins, Heinrich Introduce Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Tweet - "t's been one full year since bipartisan background checks legislation passed the House. And it's been one full year that the bill has sat on @senatemajldr desk."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Feb. 26, 2020
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Tweet - "For more than a century, Congress has tried and failed to outlaw lynching. But today, in memory of Emmett Till and the more than 4,000 victims of this heinous and racist crime, we will finally deliver justice. #EmmettTill Anti-Lynching Act."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Feb. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Katherine Johnson spent her life breaking down barriers for African Americans and women, and accomplishing what was once impossible: Putting humankind on the moon. Our world will miss Katherine, but we'll never forget her impact and legacy."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Feb. 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Voter disenfranchisement is an injustice that weakens our democracy. It's why I'm fighting to pass the Native American Voting Rights Act to eliminate systemic barriers and expand voting access so all communities can be heard."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Vela Joins Over 100 House Democrats in Call for Immediate End of Remain in Mexico Policy
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Lujan Fights for Native American Voting Rights in House Committee Hearing
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Equal access to voting is a fundamental right -- and we must take action to combat states' effort to restrict Native voting rights by addressing barriers and injustices."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Roberts, Stabenow, Peters, Heinrich, Markey Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen America's National Heritage Areas
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Feb. 3, 2020
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Stabenow, Roberts, Peters, Heinrich, Markey Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen America's National Heritage Areas
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Feb. 3, 2020
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Lujan Statement Celebrating Black History Month
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Feb. 1, 2020
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Tweet - "The Trump administration's travel ban will not make our nation any safer -- it only sends a message that President Trump has abandoned American values -- again. "
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Jan. 27, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump's Muslim Ban remains an affront to our American values. Since the announcement of this immoral travel ban three years ago, the Trump administration has continued to demonize Muslim communities. We cannot let this stand."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Jan. 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Pres. Trump's new anti-immigrant rule will disenfranchise low-income communities & make families, including those with children with citizenship status, lose critical services for fear of risking green card & citizenship eligibility. I stand with immigrants against these attacks"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Jan. 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Leading Senate Dems Demand Delay of Trump Admin Limits on Travel of Pregnant Women
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Jan. 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - RELEASE: GIL CISNEROS -- Brown, Escobar, Sherrill and 27 Lawmakers Demand Answers on Diverted Military Funds for Border Wall Construction
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Jan. 19, 2020
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Albuquerque Journal - This MLK Day, recognize the crisis at our border
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Sen. Ben Luján
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