| March 13, 2019
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Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup of "The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019"
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| March 13, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Revoke Waiver Allowing South Carolina Child Welfare Agencies to Discriminate
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 13, 2019
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Tweet - "I stand with our transgender troops who protect us and serve our country so bravely. @realDonaldTrump & @ActingSecDef must stop this discriminatory policy now. It is taking our military back to the days of don't ask don't tell for our transgender troops."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 13, 2019
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Tweet - "The Equality Act we're introducing today would ensure millions more Americans enjoy the full protection the law Because despite the progress made in recent years, the LGBTQ community can be--and is still--discriminated against in employment, housing, & other public accommodations"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 12, 2019
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Hearing of the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing/ on "History and Enforcement of the Voting Rights Act of 1965"
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| March 8, 2019
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Letter to Kay Coles James, Chair of the Women's Suffrage Commission - Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Invitation, Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission Will Meet At Seneca Falls To Honor The 100-Year Anniversary Of Women's Suffrage
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 7, 2019
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Tweet - "Today marks the 54th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, but the march for voting rights is still not over. Here are 3 things we could do right now to bolster our democracy: 1. Restore the Voting Rights Act 2. Automatic voter registration 3. DC Statehood"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 7, 2019
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Rep. Nadler Statement in Support of Resolution Condemning Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Discrimination and Bigotry
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Feb. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "Generations have organized, protested, marched, and died to extend the franchise to all Americans Taking away the voting rights of Americans--whatever race, creed, color, party, region--is despicable We are going to fight to pass this legislation and restore the Voting Rights Act"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 26, 2019
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Gillibrand Leads Group Of 9 Senators To Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act To Help Protect The Voting Rights Of People Across The Country And Ensure All Americans Have Equal Access To The Ballot
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Feb. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "Democrats want all legally entitled to vote to be able to cast a ballot. Republicans committed election fraud in NC. @SenateMajLdr McConnell described efforts to increase voter participation as a "power grab." He wants you to think these two things are the same. They are not."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 13, 2019
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Clarke Statement on Scotus Decision on Transgender Troops
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| Feb. 13, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LGBTQ Parents in Congress Maloney and Craig, and Hill Lead Letter to HHS Opposing Religious Litmus Test in Adoption, Foster Care
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| Feb. 13, 2019
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat Introduces Congressional Resolution in Recognition of Black History Month
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Feb. 13, 2019
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Letter to Matthew Whitaker, Acting Attorney General - Chairman Nadler Invites Acting AG Whitaker to Clarify Testimony
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Feb. 12, 2019
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Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader Hoyer, Whip Clyburn, Assit. Speaker Lujan, Chairman Jeffries, and Vice chair Clark - Gottheimer, Luria Lead Letter Urging to Condemn Anti-Semitic Rhetoric
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2019
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Tweet - "Rep. Omar's use of an anti-Semitic stereotype was offensive and irresponsible. This kind of intolerance has no place in Congress--or anywhere in American society. No one should invoke anti-Semitic tropes during policy disagreements."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 8, 2019
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Tweet - "The Supreme Court made the right decision to stay a Louisiana law that would cripple women's reproductive freedom. This law is just one of many attempts by states to undermine those freedoms. It is vital for the Court to protect the constitutional rights of all Americans."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 8, 2019
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Tweet - "I just spoke to @FreedomForumIns. Here's what I said: A #FreePress has always kept government in check We rely on a free press to: Inform Shine light on injustice Establish fact Hold elected officials like me accountable A free press is how we discern democracy from autocracy"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 7, 2019
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Democrats Introduce Legislation to Help Prevent Housing Discrimination
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Feb. 7, 2019
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Gillibrand, Collins, Reed Introduce New Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Transgender Service Members
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Feb. 4, 2019
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CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Feb. 4, 2019
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Gillibrand Invites Decorated Transgender Navy Lieutenant Commander To State Of The Union Address After Supreme Court Allows President Trump's Transgender Military Service Ban To Go Into Effect; Senator Ready To Introduce New Legislation To Protect Transgender Troops
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Feb. 4, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Scanlon, Kennedy and Speier Lead Call for Pentagon to Not Implement Ban on Transgender Military Service
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Feb. 4, 2019
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Letter to Patrick Shanahan, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Morelle signs on to a letter urging Acting Secretary Shanahan to not uphold the transgender military ban
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Jan. 30, 2019
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Congressman Joe Morelle Sponsors Legislation Ensuring Equal Pay for Equal Work
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Jan. 30, 2019
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Tweet - "Fred Korematsu defied unjust internment for Japanese Americans in WWII. After arrest, he fought to the Supreme Court. When Korematsu v US upheld the arrest, that terrible decision didn't stop him fighting for truth & justice for all. Today he would have been 100. Godspeed Fred"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 28, 2019
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Rubio, Gillibrand Re-Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Enhancing State Dept Role in Combating Anti-Semitism
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Jan. 24, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and Mr. Matthew Whitaker, Acting Attorney General - Menendez, Booker Demand Answers After Trump Admin Ends Civil Rights Guidance for School Discipline
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Jan. 23, 2019
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat Statement Following SCOTUS Decision to Allow Trumo Transgender Troop Ban to Take Effect
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Jan. 23, 2019
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Congresswoman Scanlon Elected as Vice Chair of House Judiciary Committee
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Jan. 22, 2019
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat Recognizes Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King JR.
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Jan. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "The #TrumpShutdown, which hurts the well-being of 800,000 federal workers, has disproportionately harmed African Americans. The best way for @realDonaldTrump to honor Dr. King's legacy would be to open the government. #MLKDay"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "More than five decades after Dr. King stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and declared "I have a dream," we are still struggling to overcome injustice and truly make his dream a reality. It's our great unfinished business. #MLKDay"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, we all remember what Dr. King went through, the immense obstacles he overcame. He never lost his faith, his conviction to make America a better place. By ceaselessly fighting against the worst impulses in our country, he inspired the better angels of our nature. #MLKDay"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 19, 2019
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Congressman Joe Morelle Joins Thousands to Renew Fight for Women's Rights
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Jan. 17, 2019
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Rep. Madeleine Dean Joins House Judiciary Committee -- Will Oversee Federal Courts, Legal Matters
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Jan. 16, 2019
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Congresswoman Scanlon Appointed to Prestigious Judiciary Committee
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Jan. 15, 2019
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Rejecting White Nationalism and White Supremacy
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Jan. 15, 2019
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat Statement Following 2020 Census Decision
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Jan. 15, 2019
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Sensenbrenner Reintroduces the Disability Integration Act
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Jan. 10, 2019
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Tweet - " I was proud to stand with the @HispanicCaucus at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute @CHCI swearing-in ceremony. With the historic diversity in this new Congress, we're working to ensure there's also a diverse group of interns, fellows, and staffers working for Congress."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 9, 2019
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Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Engel to Pompeo: Condemn Bolsonaro's Assault on Human Rights
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2019
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Chairman Joaquin Castro Welcomes Newest Members to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2019
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Members of Congress: Systemic Failures Also Contributed to Felipe Gomez Alonzo's Death
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Jan. 4, 2019
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Tweet - "In 2019, the Trump administration is trying to undo the progress of the Civil Rights Act of 1964????? If true, I will do everything in my power to stop this, including introducing a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn it."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 12, 2018
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Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Applaud Passage of Bill to Sanction Hizballah & Hamas for Use of Human Shields
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2018
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Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, Chairman and CEO of Amazon - Meeks Urges Amazon to Commit to Diversity & Inclusion Pact for NY HQ
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Rep. Gregory Meeks
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| Nov. 30, 2018
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Selects Leadership Team for the 116th Congress, Rep. Joaquin Castro Elected as Chairman
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Nov. 29, 2018
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Tweet - "Senator Tim Scott has done a courageous thing, and he's done the right thing. Thomas Farr has been involved in the sordid practice of voter suppression for decades and never should have been nominated, let alone confirmed to the bench. Thankfully, he won't be."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 29, 2018
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Tweet - "Thomas Farr chose to represent a company that refused to rent cars to African Americans? With each new revelation, it's more and more clear: If you want to disenfranchise or discriminate against African Americans, Thomas Farr is always there to help."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 28, 2018
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Tweet - "Left, right, or center, everyone should be disturbed that Thomas Farr has been involved--often directly--in repeated attempts to disenfranchise African-American voters."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 27, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Matthew Whitaker, Acting Attorney General, the Hon. Christoper Wray, FBI Director, and the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Hate Crimes, White Supremacy & Surveillance of Minority Groups
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Nov. 27, 2018
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Thomas Farr Nomination
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Nov. 27, 2018
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Tweet - "Thomas Farr worked hand-in-hand with North Carolina's Republicans in their efforts to undermine voting rights generally and deny African-Americans access to the ballot. He must not be confirmed as a federal judge in North Carolina."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 19, 2018
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Tweet - "Hard to believe Senate Republicans are trying again to vote on the nomination of Thomas Farr as a federal judge in NC. Farr's represented the NC legislature in not 1, not 2, but 3 challenges to the state's 2011 congressional and legislative redistricting. Here's how that went:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 16, 2018
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Tweet - "The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Farr's arguments finding instead that North Carolina's laws work to "target African Americans with almost surgical precision" and "impose cures for problems that did not exist.""
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 16, 2018
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Tweet - "RED ALERT: I'm announcing my strong opposition to Thomas Farr as a federal judge in North Carolina. @SenateGOP has set up a vote on his nomination after Thanksgiving. Farr is a serious threat to voting rights. Americans need to tell Senate Republicans to block this nomination."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 15, 2018
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Tweet - "50 years ago, Shirley Chisholm--a fellow Brooklynite--became the first African-American woman elected to Congress. I'm proud to introduce a Senate resolution, along with @RepYvetteClarke and @RepBarbaraLee in the House, to honor her achievements and her legacy of public service."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 14, 2018
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Smith Introduces Legislation Condemning Abuses Against Uyghurs in China, Calling for Accountability
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Nov. 2, 2018
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Letter to Alexander Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senate Democrats to Secretary Azar: End Efforts to Redefine Sex to Exclude Transgender Persons
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 30, 2018
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Ranking Member Nadler Statement Ahead of President Trump's Executive Order Violating 14th Amendment
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Oct. 29, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the Hon. Edward Royce, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee - Top Judiciary Dems Demand Emergency Hearings on Hate Crimes & Domestic Terrorism
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Oct. 29, 2018
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat Calls for Unity Following Week of Domestic Violence and Hate
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Oct. 26, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Khanna Urges Secretary Pompeo to Uphold Democratic Values in Brazil
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2018
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NYC Reps and CMs Call for CFPB Anti-Discrimination Official's Dismissal
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Oct. 11, 2018
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Tweet - "I am so proud of our #LGBTQ family, friends, and neighbors across the country sharing their stories to celebrate #NationalComingOutDay. So many have fought so hard for so long to be able to say #LoveIsLove across America. We will keep fighting to protect these hard won rights."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 9, 2018
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Raise Jamal Khashoggi's Disappearance with the Governments of Saudi Arabia and Turkey
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Oct. 3, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Explain Vetting Process of Political Appointees after Racist and Sexist Blog Post Surfaces
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Velázquez Measure to Diversify Patent Holders Clears House
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Velázquez on Hispanic Heritage Month
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat Tackles Congressional Staff Diversity
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Sept. 7, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Gillibrand, McCaskill Call On Betsy Devos And Trump Administration To Delay Releasing Any New Title IX Rule Until Meeting With Sexual Assault Survivors
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 31, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State - Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Vicente Gonzalez Call Foul on Passport Denials and Revocations for U.S. Citizens of Hispanic Descent
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Aug. 27, 2018
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Marks Women's Equality Day
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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