| Jan. 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Remember their names. Roxsana Hernandez Rodriguez Johana Medina León ICE's negligence led to their deaths. It's time to put an end to transgender migrant detention if ICE remains unable to provide humane and quality care."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Jan. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Transgender immigrants in ICE custody are subjected to violence and sexual assault at disproportionately high rates and are often denied quality care. This negligence has led to the death of two women in ICE custody, including Roxsana Hernandez Rodriguez in New Mexico."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Quigley Leads House Letter Calling for End to Transgender Migrant Detention
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to ICE Demanding End of Transgender Migrant Detention
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Jan. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Honorable Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security - Barragán and Pingree Lead 50 Members of Congress in Opposing Trump Rule Doubling Wait Time for Asylum Seeker Work Permits
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Jan. 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Reps. Omar, Jayapal, Clarke, and Smith Lead Letter Calling for Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Somali-Americans
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alez Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schakowsky Slams New Trump Rule To Impose Restrictions On Reproductive Health Care
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Tweet - ".@GabbyGiffords is a true hero who changed the conversation on gun safety across America after gun violence took the lives of six of her constituents and nearly took her life. We will never forget that day in Tucson -- and we will never give up to prevent gun violence."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "#EnoughIsEnough. One year ago, the House passed the Bipartisan Background Checks Act to #EndGunViolence and save American lives. Our communities are dying -- what is @SenateMajLdr waiting for?"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Jan. 1, 2020
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Issue Position: Addressing Crime and the Well-being of Our Communities
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury
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| Dec. 30, 2019
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Tweet - "We must come together to solve the pressing issues facing our nation. That includes taking a stand to #EndGunViolence & stop this epidemic in its tracks. That's why the House passed common-sense legislation to require background checks to keep guns out of the hands of criminals."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Dec. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "The Wounded Knee Massacre remains a dark moment of brutality against Native Americans. To help bring justice, I'm fighting to rescind honors awarded to those individuals who perpetrated violence and to remember the legacy of the innocent Native men, women, and children killed."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Dec. 24, 2019
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Tweet - "On Christmas Eve in 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, & Bill Anders were the first people to orbit the moon. From space, they gave us a glimpse of the earth -- and filled us all with hope."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Dec. 20, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Udall, Heinrich, Cassidy Urge the National Institutes of Health to Transfer NM Chimpanzees to Sanctuary
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Dec. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Feinstein, Wyden, Murrary, Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Rule Allowing Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Dec. 16, 2019
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Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Warren, DeLauro, Colleagues Reiterate Urgent Concerns With Border Protection Agency's "Unconscionable" Failure to Provide Flu Vaccines for Migrants in Custody
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2019
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Heinrich, City Of Las Cruces To Host Arts And Culture Workshop
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Dec. 10, 2019
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New Mexico Delegation Praises Passage of Legislation to Safeguard Native Languages
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2019
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Tweet - "Jakelin Call Maquin was a 7-year-old who died in U.S. custody in NM because of the Trump admin's negligence. On the anniversary of her death, we pray for #JusticeForJakelin and stand up against President Trump's hateful policies and rhetoric. We will not forget you, Jakelin."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Dec. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "Major Victory: @HouseDemocrats just passed legislation to restore the full power of the #VRA & help put an end to voter suppression. Our democracy works best when we all participate -- & I'm proud to have supported & voted for this critical legislation to #RestoreTheVote."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Dec. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "Sixty-four years ago, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a public bus. Less than a week later, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began. Change takes courage."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Dec. 3, 2019
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NM Delegation Highlights Seven Department of Justice Grants to Strengthen Public Safety and Public Health
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Nov. 28, 2019
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Tweet - "This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for the rich history and culture of the Land of Enchantment, and the trust you've placed in me to represent you in Congress. From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we affirm our appreciation for the diversity of cultures and histories of American Indians and Alaskan Natives. We must always combat the legacy of racism that continues to impact our country's original inhabitants today."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Dept. of Justice - Cárdenas Sends Letter to DHS, DOJ Demanding Answers on Tent Courts
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Nov. 25, 2019
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Joint statement: N.M. governor, congressional delegation, House speaker and attorney general meet to discuss action against violent crime, domestic terrorism
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Nov. 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Nov. 22, 2019
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Tweet - "After a week of testimony from firsthand witnesses, we know the facts: President Trump directed a scheme to strong arm Ukraine for his political purposes. That's extortion. And everyone in the White House knew."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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USA Today - Our bird populations are dying off. Here's how we can save them.
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - 80+ Members Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "More than 22 trans individuals have been killed this year. Black women are disproportionately targeted - with 91% of these murders perpetrated against black women. This Transgender Day of Remembrance, I'm remembering these women & fighting for change."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Udall, Gallego Introduce Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act of 2019
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Native American History is American history. Now more than ever, it's important to honor and celebrate the rich and diverse traditions of Indigenous People throughout our country. I'm proud to fight each day to remove unjust barriers placed on Native Americans."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Udall, Heinrich Request Investigation Of Conditions For ICE Detainees
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "Native American women face violence at 10x the national rate. It's been more than 220 days since @HouseDemocrats passed #VAWA to end the abuse of women in communities across the country. @senmajldr - it's time to act. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "For more than 20 years, the International Day for Tolerance has served as a reminder of the dangers of bigotry and intolerance. Today, hate crimes and white nationalism are on the rise and we must all #StandAgainstHate."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Heinrich Demands Resignation Of White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "With record-setting hate crimes against Latinos, we have an obligation to call out white nationalism and racism wherever it exists. That includes in @realdonaldTrump's White House. Stephen Miller must be fired."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "Stephen Miller is the architect of every hateful anti-immigrant policy from the Trump administration. The death of child refugees, family separation, the Muslim Ban & targeting immigrant communities. He needs to be fired. Even in the Trump White House, Miller is unfit to serve."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "Praying for the victims & their families as Santa Clarita joins a devastatingly long list of communities impacted by gun violence. But prayers are not enough. We need action. We need Senate GOP & Trump to have the courage to stop the murder of kids & pass gun safety reform."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "Stephen Miller is a white nationalist. His racist policies put kids in cages and tore families apart. And now, we're seeing a surge in hate crimes because Miller and @realdonaldtrump use violent language against people of color. Miller should be fired - now."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Heinrich Votes Against Confirmation of Chad Wolf, Trump's Pick As Next Acting DHS Secretary
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Tweet - "Hate crimes in the U.S. have reached a 16-year high -- including a 41% increase in violence against Latinos since 2016. This is no accident. The Trump administration has put targets on our backs through racist, anti-immigrant rhetoric & hateful policies."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 12, 2019
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Udall, Heinrich Praise Senate Vote Designating November as National Native American Heritage Month
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Nov. 12, 2019
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Tweet - "The DREAMers behind me represent American ideals. The policies of the Trump administration aren't American -- they're hateful and divisive. We have to make some noise to #ProtectDreamers and #KeepTheDreamAlive."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 12, 2019
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Tweet - "President Trump made the cruel decision to end DACA & throw the lives of nearly 800,000 DREAMers into chaos. While we wait for the Supreme Courgt to make a ruling, we must encourage every eligible person to #RenewDACA. Please update your status today https://bit.ly/2NHstLi"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 12, 2019
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Heinrich Encourages DACA Recipients To Continue Seeking Renewals
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Nov. 11, 2019
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New Mexico Delegation Unveils Legislation to Rename Las Cruces Veterans Clinic to Honor Veterans and Fallen Soldiers of the Bataan Death March
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Nov. 11, 2019
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Heinrich Statement On Veterans Day
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Nov. 10, 2019
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Tweet - "For 50 years, children and adults have enjoyed the wonders and magic of Sesame Street. Join me in wishing Happy Birthday to Big Bird, Elmo, Oscar the Grouch, and the whole gang!"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 9, 2019
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Tweet - "Nearly 80 years ago today, the world witnessed one of the most horrific anti-Semitic attacks in history. Kristallnacht serves as a reminder that we must never waver in our commitment to stand against bigotry."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 8, 2019
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Heinrich Welcomes New Effort To Expand Public Access To The Sabinoso Wilderness
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Nov. 8, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Udall, Heinrich Call For Renewed Funding For NM Minority-Serving Institutions Of Higher Education
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Nov. 7, 2019
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Tweet - "#OTD, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. As she said it, "I may be the first woman member of Congress but I won't be the last." Thankful for Jeannette's example and inspiration to millions of women."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 6, 2019
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Wyden, Heinrich call for open intelligence committee hearing on Section 215 of the Patriot Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Nov. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "Roxsana Hernandez, a trans woman from Honduras, died in ICE custody in New Mexico with evidence of physical abuse and neglect. My colleagues and I are demanding answers from ICE and DHS about her treatment and death."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "It's been 10 years since America saw the lives of service members and individuals brutally cut short at Fort Hood. Today and every day, we honor the memory of the victims by demanding action on gun safety to keep all communities safe."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "Two years ago, 27 people were massacred in an act of gun violence in Sutherland Springs. Gun violence impacts every community, and I won't rest until we solve this epidemic with common-sense reforms to keep us safe."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 4, 2019
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Udall, Heinrich Sponsor Resolution to Recognize November as Native American Heritage Month
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Nov. 4, 2019
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Letter to Dr. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security - Members of Congress Call for Investigation After Ice Deletes Video Needed to Investigate the Death of Roxsana Hernandez
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Oct. 31, 2019
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Senate Passes Udall, Heinrich Resolution Honoring Nation's Nuclear Weapons Workers, Declare National Day of Remembrance
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Oct. 30, 2019
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Heinrich Supports Federal Investigation Into Conditions At ICE Detention Facilities
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "People of color are familiar w/ the experience of being told to go back from where they came. When @realDonaldTrump says that about duly-elected Members, we know it comes from a place of hate. It also opens wounds for those of us who've heard it before. #TheHillDiversityMatters"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "Injustices in our society have continued because the voices of those speaking up for justice have not been amplified & often have been shut down. It's time for that to change. It's time to stand up, speak up. And demand action from your representatives. #TheHillDiversityMatters"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "Improving. That's how I described diversity and representation in Congress today. We have the largest @HispanicCaucus and @TheBlackCaucus in history but have an obligation do more to make sure Congress looks like the America it serves."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Oct. 28, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Slam Carson for Undercutting Transgender Rights
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Udall, Heinrich Introduce Bill to Incentivize Renewable Energy, Localize Benefits
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Udall, Senate Democrats Introduce the Homeland Security Improvement Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing National Criminal Justice Commission Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2019
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Heinrich Introduces Bipartisan GROWTH Act to Generate Workforce Opportunities
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Oct. 18, 2019
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Senators Durbin, Wyden, Hirono, Rose and Assistant Speaker Lujan Stand with DACA SCOTUS Plaintiffs and Immigration Advocates to Call on Congress to Protect DREAMERS
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Letter to Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rep. Sánchez to DOJ: Don't Strip Bargaining Rights of Immigration Judges
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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