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Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Merkley, Schumer, Harris, Warren Press DHS for Public Release of "Remain in Mexico' Assessment Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Garcia, Meng, Jayapal, and Torres Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Cameron Quinn, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Leads 40 Colleagues in Second Letter to Dept. of Homeland Security Demanding Investigation on Remain in Mexico' Policy Toward LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 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 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Lofgren, Nadler, Harris Lead Letter Questioning ICE's Move to Circumvent CA Law Banning Private Detention Facilities Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Dreamers Are Americans Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 12, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat and New York Advocates Stand in Solidarity to Protect DACA Recipients and Immigrant Families Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 12, 2019 Nadler, Lofgren Statement on USCIS Proposal to Increase Process Fees for Citizenship and Asylum Seekers Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 12, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement on SCOTUS Oral Arguments on DACA Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "We don't build walls. We don't shut our gates. Immigrants have made America what it is today. I'm so proud of our Dreamers. It's time you stand up and protect them, President Trump. #DACA #HomeIsHere" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "This is appalling Almost 70,000 migrant infants, toddlers, kids, & teens were reportedly held by President Trump's administration in the last year @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It's long past time to vote on our bill to stop cruelty to migrant children. Now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "America has always been a nation of immigrants. But President Trump thinks he can gain political ground by attacking our Dreamers. With the Supreme Court arguments to defend DACA today, we stand with our Dreamers. We won't rest until the Dreamers become American citizens." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "It's abjectly shameful that President Trump is trying to get the Supreme Court to do his dirty work and put the Dreamers under threat of mass deportation. We stand with our Dreamers. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The House passed a bill over 160 days ago to protect our Dreamers But @SenateMajLdr McConnell has buried it in his legislative graveyard I just walked the act to his office with @SpeakerPelosi, House and Senate Democrats, & our Dreamers It's past time for a Senate vote #DACA" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud of our Dreamers. I'm proud of @MakeTheRoadNY and everyone who marched to Washington, DC today to fight for them as the Supreme Court hears the case on DACA. Immigrants have made America what it is today." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Immigrants have made this country what it is. Immigrants are America. I was proud to stand with Dreamers, @SpeakerPelosi, @SenatorDurbin, @MakeTheRoadNY, @UnitedWeDream, and so many more fighting for #DACA today." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "In ignoring numerous, emphatic warnings from State Department officials: President Trump put at risk the safety and wellbeing of nearly 400,000 TPS beneficiaries and their U.S.-citizen children and strengthened transnational gangs such as MS-13." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's disturbing pattern of putting partisan politics over our national interests is as alarming as it is consistent. His administration must reverse course on their reckless decision to terminate TPS." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "This damning investigation by @SenatorMenendez and his staff shows that in a political mad dash to punish immigrants no matter the cost: President Trump and his administration defied the guidance of career officials and endangered our national security." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Immigrants have made America what it is today. We don't build walls. We don't shut our gates. As the Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments on President Trump's baseless decision to end DACA, I'm so proud to stand with the Dreamers. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 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 Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Nadler, Lofgren Statement on Trump Administration's Announcement of Record Low Refugee Admission Level Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Landmark Bipartisan Agricultural Workers Bill Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of US Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Takano Leads 24 Members in Sending Letter to DHS Expressing Concerns Over Detainee DNA Collection Practices Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "On this Día de los Muertos, we honor the lives of those that have perished while seeking safety in the United States. Their memory is a reminder that we must put an end to the administration's heartless immigration policies. We cannot forget that we are a nation of immigrants." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2019 Stefanik Co-Leads the Farm Workforce Modernization Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "A bill meant to provide resources for our troops & their families steals money from them for Pres. Trump's border wall. Of course, @SenateGOP has resorted to bogus attacks, accusing Democrats of delaying a pay raise for our troops even though it's safe." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "My heart breaks for Oscar and Valeria and other families who have perished while seeking refuge in the U.S. Today, @RepChuyGarcia, @RepBarbaraLee, and I honored them at the @HispanicCaucus's Día de Los Muertos altar. Our nation must welcome the most vulnerable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 New Deal for New Americans Act Rep. Grace Meng
Oct. 30, 2019 Reps. García, Meng and Jayapal Joined by Immigration Advocacy Organizations, Unveil Sweeping Legislation to Strengthen Support for Immigrants and Refugees Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "The Impact of Current Immigration Policies on Service Members and Veterans, and their Families" Rep. Jerry Nadler
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans are accusing Democrats of holding up the appropriations process. But the truth is, the only "delay" is because Republicans insist on taking money from our military to spend on a border wall and won't sit down with Democrats to negotiate. That's it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2019 Tweet - "We don't build walls. We don't shut our gates. Immigrants have made America what it is today. I'm so proud to stand with the Dreamers, and I'm so proud to stand with everyone marching to Washington to fight for our Dreamers! #HomeIsHere" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2019 Tweet - "IMMIGRANTS ARE AMERICA! #HomeIsHere" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 23, 2019 Velázquez introduces historic bill to protect environmental migrants Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "It's when we need each other the most that our character is revealed. And @ChefJoseAndres's character is second to none. José, I'm so proud to fight side-by-side with you for Puerto Rico, our Dreamers, and everyone who believes in the power of compassion. #SenateLatinoSummit" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 23, 2019 Nadler and Collins Introduce Bipartisan Immigration Fix for Children of Military and Civil Servants Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Haaland calls attention to local economic impact of decision to reduce refugee admissions, signs letter to President Trump urging support for refugees Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 565, the Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success (AMIGOS) Act of 2019 Rep. Jerry Nadler
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "By voting not to override President @realDonaldTrump's veto of the resolution to terminate his emergency declaration: Senate Republicans are essentially condoning President Trump's violation of the Separation of Powers and weakening Congress' power of the purse." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019 Tweet - "To Defense Secretary @EsperDOD: Afghanistan is reported to be responsible for 90% of the world's heroin supply, helping to fuel the global opioid crisis Stop diverting funds from counterdrug and anti-Taliban funds to pay for President Trump's unnecessary, expensive border wall" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Senate Democratic Leaders Call Out Trump Administration For National Security Risks Of Diverting Anti-Taliban Funds To Border Walls Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Letter to Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rep. Sánchez to DOJ: Don't Strip Bargaining Rights of Immigration Judges Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Oct. 12, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump cannot take money from our military and their families for his border wall. Period." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 11, 2019 Reps. Nadler and Lofgren Applaud Decision Granting a Nationwide Preliminary Injunction Barring Implementation of the Trump Administration's "Public Charge" Rule Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Oct. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I stand with the Dreamers and everyone who believes our country is stronger because of them. Thats why we're coming together across the aisle to reject @realDonaldTrump's termination of DACA. We won't stop fighting." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 4, 2019 Harris, Colleagues File Amicus Brief in Support of DACA in the Supreme Court Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 3, 2019 Tweet - "The crisis in Venezuela continues to be dire and dangerous. But @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans are blocking a bipartisan bill to extend temporary protected status to Venezuelans in the U.S. seeking refuge. We need a vote. Now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Merkley, Schumer, Harris, Warren Press DHS for Public Release of "Remain in Mexico' Assessment Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Garcia, Meng, Jayapal, and Torres Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Cameron Quinn, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Leads 40 Colleagues in Second Letter to Dept. of Homeland Security Demanding Investigation on Remain in Mexico' Policy Toward LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 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 Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Lofgren, Nadler, Harris Lead Letter Questioning ICE's Move to Circumvent CA Law Banning Private Detention Facilities Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Dreamers Are Americans Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 12, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat and New York Advocates Stand in Solidarity to Protect DACA Recipients and Immigrant Families Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 12, 2019 Nadler, Lofgren Statement on USCIS Proposal to Increase Process Fees for Citizenship and Asylum Seekers Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 12, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement on SCOTUS Oral Arguments on DACA Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "We don't build walls. We don't shut our gates. Immigrants have made America what it is today. I'm so proud of our Dreamers. It's time you stand up and protect them, President Trump. #DACA #HomeIsHere" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "This is appalling Almost 70,000 migrant infants, toddlers, kids, & teens were reportedly held by President Trump's administration in the last year @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It's long past time to vote on our bill to stop cruelty to migrant children. Now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "America has always been a nation of immigrants. But President Trump thinks he can gain political ground by attacking our Dreamers. With the Supreme Court arguments to defend DACA today, we stand with our Dreamers. We won't rest until the Dreamers become American citizens." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "It's abjectly shameful that President Trump is trying to get the Supreme Court to do his dirty work and put the Dreamers under threat of mass deportation. We stand with our Dreamers. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The House passed a bill over 160 days ago to protect our Dreamers But @SenateMajLdr McConnell has buried it in his legislative graveyard I just walked the act to his office with @SpeakerPelosi, House and Senate Democrats, & our Dreamers It's past time for a Senate vote #DACA" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud of our Dreamers. I'm proud of @MakeTheRoadNY and everyone who marched to Washington, DC today to fight for them as the Supreme Court hears the case on DACA. Immigrants have made America what it is today." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Immigrants have made this country what it is. Immigrants are America. I was proud to stand with Dreamers, @SpeakerPelosi, @SenatorDurbin, @MakeTheRoadNY, @UnitedWeDream, and so many more fighting for #DACA today." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "In ignoring numerous, emphatic warnings from State Department officials: President Trump put at risk the safety and wellbeing of nearly 400,000 TPS beneficiaries and their U.S.-citizen children and strengthened transnational gangs such as MS-13." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's disturbing pattern of putting partisan politics over our national interests is as alarming as it is consistent. His administration must reverse course on their reckless decision to terminate TPS." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "This damning investigation by @SenatorMenendez and his staff shows that in a political mad dash to punish immigrants no matter the cost: President Trump and his administration defied the guidance of career officials and endangered our national security." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Immigrants have made America what it is today. We don't build walls. We don't shut our gates. As the Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments on President Trump's baseless decision to end DACA, I'm so proud to stand with the Dreamers. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 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 Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Nadler, Lofgren Statement on Trump Administration's Announcement of Record Low Refugee Admission Level Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Landmark Bipartisan Agricultural Workers Bill Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of US Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Takano Leads 24 Members in Sending Letter to DHS Expressing Concerns Over Detainee DNA Collection Practices Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "On this Día de los Muertos, we honor the lives of those that have perished while seeking safety in the United States. Their memory is a reminder that we must put an end to the administration's heartless immigration policies. We cannot forget that we are a nation of immigrants." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2019 Stefanik Co-Leads the Farm Workforce Modernization Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "A bill meant to provide resources for our troops & their families steals money from them for Pres. Trump's border wall. Of course, @SenateGOP has resorted to bogus attacks, accusing Democrats of delaying a pay raise for our troops even though it's safe." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "My heart breaks for Oscar and Valeria and other families who have perished while seeking refuge in the U.S. Today, @RepChuyGarcia, @RepBarbaraLee, and I honored them at the @HispanicCaucus's Día de Los Muertos altar. Our nation must welcome the most vulnerable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 New Deal for New Americans Act Rep.Grace Meng
Oct. 30, 2019 Reps. García, Meng and Jayapal Joined by Immigration Advocacy Organizations, Unveil Sweeping Legislation to Strengthen Support for Immigrants and Refugees Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "The Impact of Current Immigration Policies on Service Members and Veterans, and their Families" Rep.Jerry Nadler
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans are accusing Democrats of holding up the appropriations process. But the truth is, the only "delay" is because Republicans insist on taking money from our military to spend on a border wall and won't sit down with Democrats to negotiate. That's it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2019 Tweet - "We don't build walls. We don't shut our gates. Immigrants have made America what it is today. I'm so proud to stand with the Dreamers, and I'm so proud to stand with everyone marching to Washington to fight for our Dreamers! #HomeIsHere" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2019 Tweet - "IMMIGRANTS ARE AMERICA! #HomeIsHere" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 23, 2019 Velázquez introduces historic bill to protect environmental migrants Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "It's when we need each other the most that our character is revealed. And @ChefJoseAndres's character is second to none. José, I'm so proud to fight side-by-side with you for Puerto Rico, our Dreamers, and everyone who believes in the power of compassion. #SenateLatinoSummit" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 23, 2019 Nadler and Collins Introduce Bipartisan Immigration Fix for Children of Military and Civil Servants Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Haaland calls attention to local economic impact of decision to reduce refugee admissions, signs letter to President Trump urging support for refugees Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 565, the Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success (AMIGOS) Act of 2019 Rep.Jerry Nadler
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "By voting not to override President @realDonaldTrump's veto of the resolution to terminate his emergency declaration: Senate Republicans are essentially condoning President Trump's violation of the Separation of Powers and weakening Congress' power of the purse." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019 Tweet - "To Defense Secretary @EsperDOD: Afghanistan is reported to be responsible for 90% of the world's heroin supply, helping to fuel the global opioid crisis Stop diverting funds from counterdrug and anti-Taliban funds to pay for President Trump's unnecessary, expensive border wall" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Senate Democratic Leaders Call Out Trump Administration For National Security Risks Of Diverting Anti-Taliban Funds To Border Walls Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Letter to Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rep. Sánchez to DOJ: Don't Strip Bargaining Rights of Immigration Judges Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Oct. 12, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump cannot take money from our military and their families for his border wall. Period." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 11, 2019 Reps. Nadler and Lofgren Applaud Decision Granting a Nationwide Preliminary Injunction Barring Implementation of the Trump Administration's "Public Charge" Rule Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Oct. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I stand with the Dreamers and everyone who believes our country is stronger because of them. Thats why we're coming together across the aisle to reject @realDonaldTrump's termination of DACA. We won't stop fighting." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 4, 2019 Harris, Colleagues File Amicus Brief in Support of DACA in the Supreme Court Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 3, 2019 Tweet - "The crisis in Venezuela continues to be dire and dangerous. But @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans are blocking a bipartisan bill to extend temporary protected status to Venezuelans in the U.S. seeking refuge. We need a vote. Now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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