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June 25, 2019 Letter to Robert Mueller, Special Counsel at the US Department of Justice - Chairmen Nadler and Schiff Announce Special Counsel Mueller to Testify Pursuant to Subpoena Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 21, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Subcommittee Hearing on the "The Federal Judiciary in the 21st Century: Ideas for Promoting Ethics, Accountability, and Transparency" Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 21, 2019 Hearing of the Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on "The Federal Judiciary in the 21st Century: Ideas for Promoting Ethics, Accountability, and Transparency" Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 10, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans are packing the courts with anti-choice judges who @SenateMajLdr McConnell expects will "pick away" at a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2019 Tweet - "Part of our job is to do justice and love mercy. That is exactly what the #FirstStepAct has done. More than 1,000 incarcerated individuals (and counting) released or sentences reduced since the bill became law #CriminalJusticeReform #EndMassIncarceration." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Here's @SenateMajLdr McConnell making it plain as day: Republicans are packing the courts with politically-minded judges in an effort to undermine Roe. Why is the GOP so hell-bent on taking away women's reproductive rights?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2019 Letter to the Department of Justice Office of Professional Responsibility - Warren, Blumenthal, Senate Colleagues Call For Review of Conduct by DOJ Attorneys Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 3, 2019 Judiciary Committee Launches Investigation into Competition in Digital Markets Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 30, 2019 Tweet - "Why is @SenateMajLdr McConnell so unconcerned about being perceived as a hypocrite on the Supreme Court? Because he can't achieve his goals of repealing Roe and ending the healthcare law without packing the courts with radical, activist judges." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is a hypocrite" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 21, 2019 Abortion Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2019 Tweet - "Too many GOP Senators say they oppose extreme anti-abortion bills--like Alabama's--but confirm judges with horrendous records on women's rights This week, the Senate votes on another nominee with a terrible record on reproductive rights: Daniel Collins Watch how Republicans vote" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "The Brown v. Board Supreme Court decision reminds us that our judicial system has promoted--and can promote--equality. We have no place for judicial nominees who are committed to turning back the clock on the civil rights of Americans across this country. #CourtsMatter" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 16, 2019 Hearing of the House Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law of the House Judiciary Committee - Chairman Nadler Statement for the Subcommittee Hearing on "Justice Denied: Forced Arbitration and the Erosion of Our Legal System" Rep. Jerry Nadler
April 3, 2019 Tweet - "This is a sad day for the Senate @SenateMajLdr McConnell brags about confirming more judges than anyone in a long time But he wants to invoke the terribly destructive nuclear option to fast-track even more of President Trump's ultra-conservative nominees" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's allies (including Lindsey Graham) now want to investigate the Mueller investigation. What. A. Joke. The main investigators were ALL REPUBLICANS. Instead of peddling wild conspiracy theories, join @HouseDemocrats in fighting to lower healthcare costs #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 11, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2019 Letter to Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Nadler, Cicilline Press for Answers on Whether White House Interfered with AT&T-Time Warner Merger Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 7, 2019 Letter to Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice - Nadler, Cicilline Press for Answers on Whether White House Interfered with AT&T-Time Warner Merger Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "Every Senate Republican who voted today to confirm Chad Readler to the federal bench made crystal clear their opposition to pre-existing condition protections Americans were reminded to believe what Republicans do--not what they say--when it comes to vital health care protections" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2019 Tweet - ""The Senate is voting NOW on Readler He led DOJ's decision to side with GOP AGs to strike down pre-existing condition protections His recommendations were so outrageous career DOJ attorneys refused to sign One day after he filed his brief, Trump nominated him to the 6th Circuit" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans still claim they support protections for pre-existing conditions despite constantly voting to eliminate them Let's see if they mean it or if they vote to appoint Chad Readler to the 6th Circuit He led the charge to take those protections away" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2019 Tweet - "A vote to confirm Chad Readler's nomination by @realDonaldTrump to the 6th Circuit is a vote to end protections for pre-existing conditions. Readler is behind the admin's decision to side with GOP attorneys general suing to repeal our health care law." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2019 Reps. Nadler, Johnson, Cicilline, Scott & Sen. Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Keep Courthouse Doors Open for Consumers, Workers Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "All @SenateDems opposed Eric Miller's confirmation. He built a career challenging tribal sovereignty & treaty rights. The 9th Circuit is home to almost 75% of Native Nations. How can he fairly hear cases on tribal rights? The @SenateGOP chose the hard right over tribal rights." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerry Nadler, Markup of "H.R. 1112" Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 11, 2019 Velázquez Files Amicus Brief Seeking Parity in Benefits for Puerto Rico Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 8, 2019 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." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2019 Rep. Jeffries Statement On S.1, the Strengthening America's Security In the Middle East Act of 2019 Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 10, 2019 Affordable Care Act Lawsuit Rep. Joe Morelle
Dec. 18, 2018 Affordable Care Act Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "If this awful ruling is upheld in the higher courts, it will be a disaster for tens of millions of American families, especially for people with pre-existing conditions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "BREAKING: A district court judge in Texas just ruled the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. If this awful ruling is upheld in the higher courts, it will be a disaster for tens of millions of American families, especially for people with pre-existing conditions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "First, Republicans tried to eliminate the ACA in Congress and failed, so they turned to the courts. Because the legal reasoning is so faulty, hopefully the ruling will not stand. But what will stand is Republican ownership of such a harmful and disastrous lawsuit." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "As a former prosecutor, @SenKamalaHarris has strived every day for a more fair judicial system for all Americans. I'm proud that we successfully fought to keep her seat on the Senate Judiciary Committee." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2018 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." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2018 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." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2018 Nomination of Thomas Farr Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 28, 2018 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." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 27, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 27, 2018 Thomas Farr Nomination Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 27, 2018 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." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "To celebrate this #CyberMonday, it's time we got out there on the internet and… told @SenateMajLdr NOT to confirm Thomas Farr as a federal judge in North Carolina. Farr has spent decades going to court against voting rights, workers' rights, and LGBT rights. #StopFarr" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2018 Tweet - ""Even among dangerous Trump nominees, Farr stands out for his decades-long crusade to disenfranchise African Americans." --@NAACP Thomas Farr cannot be confirmed as a federal judge in North Carolina." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2018 Tweet - "BREAKING: All 49 Senate Democrats are now opposed to the Thomas Farr nomination. With Senator Flake opposed, we need one more Republican to defeat this nominee. RT to urge Republicans to vote NO to defeat this anti-voting rights nominee." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2018 Tweet - "I don't agree very often with Chief Justice Roberts, especially his partisan decisions which seem highly political on Citizens United, Janus, and Shelby. But I am thankful today that he--almost alone among Republicans--stood up to President Trump and for an independent judiciary." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2018 Nadler & Lofgren Respond to Federal Judge Halting President Trump's Illegal Proclamation Denying Asylum to Immigrants Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "He's gone to court to fight against voting rights. He's gone to court to fight against workers' rights. He's gone to court to fight against LGBT rights. Now GOP & President Trump want make him a federal judge in NC. Tell @SenateMajLdr that Thomas Farr must not be confirmed." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2018 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:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
June 25, 2019 Letter to Robert Mueller, Special Counsel at the US Department of Justice - Chairmen Nadler and Schiff Announce Special Counsel Mueller to Testify Pursuant to Subpoena Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 21, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Subcommittee Hearing on the "The Federal Judiciary in the 21st Century: Ideas for Promoting Ethics, Accountability, and Transparency" Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 21, 2019 Hearing of the Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on "The Federal Judiciary in the 21st Century: Ideas for Promoting Ethics, Accountability, and Transparency" Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 10, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans are packing the courts with anti-choice judges who @SenateMajLdr McConnell expects will "pick away" at a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2019 Tweet - "Part of our job is to do justice and love mercy. That is exactly what the #FirstStepAct has done. More than 1,000 incarcerated individuals (and counting) released or sentences reduced since the bill became law #CriminalJusticeReform #EndMassIncarceration." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "Here's @SenateMajLdr McConnell making it plain as day: Republicans are packing the courts with politically-minded judges in an effort to undermine Roe. Why is the GOP so hell-bent on taking away women's reproductive rights?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2019 Letter to the Department of Justice Office of Professional Responsibility - Warren, Blumenthal, Senate Colleagues Call For Review of Conduct by DOJ Attorneys Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 3, 2019 Judiciary Committee Launches Investigation into Competition in Digital Markets Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 30, 2019 Tweet - "Why is @SenateMajLdr McConnell so unconcerned about being perceived as a hypocrite on the Supreme Court? Because he can't achieve his goals of repealing Roe and ending the healthcare law without packing the courts with radical, activist judges." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is a hypocrite" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 21, 2019 Abortion Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2019 Tweet - "Too many GOP Senators say they oppose extreme anti-abortion bills--like Alabama's--but confirm judges with horrendous records on women's rights This week, the Senate votes on another nominee with a terrible record on reproductive rights: Daniel Collins Watch how Republicans vote" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "The Brown v. Board Supreme Court decision reminds us that our judicial system has promoted--and can promote--equality. We have no place for judicial nominees who are committed to turning back the clock on the civil rights of Americans across this country. #CourtsMatter" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 16, 2019 Hearing of the House Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law of the House Judiciary Committee - Chairman Nadler Statement for the Subcommittee Hearing on "Justice Denied: Forced Arbitration and the Erosion of Our Legal System" Rep.Jerry Nadler
April 3, 2019 Tweet - "This is a sad day for the Senate @SenateMajLdr McConnell brags about confirming more judges than anyone in a long time But he wants to invoke the terribly destructive nuclear option to fast-track even more of President Trump's ultra-conservative nominees" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's allies (including Lindsey Graham) now want to investigate the Mueller investigation. What. A. Joke. The main investigators were ALL REPUBLICANS. Instead of peddling wild conspiracy theories, join @HouseDemocrats in fighting to lower healthcare costs #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 11, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2019 Letter to Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Nadler, Cicilline Press for Answers on Whether White House Interfered with AT&T-Time Warner Merger Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 7, 2019 Letter to Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice - Nadler, Cicilline Press for Answers on Whether White House Interfered with AT&T-Time Warner Merger Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "Every Senate Republican who voted today to confirm Chad Readler to the federal bench made crystal clear their opposition to pre-existing condition protections Americans were reminded to believe what Republicans do--not what they say--when it comes to vital health care protections" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2019 Tweet - ""The Senate is voting NOW on Readler He led DOJ's decision to side with GOP AGs to strike down pre-existing condition protections His recommendations were so outrageous career DOJ attorneys refused to sign One day after he filed his brief, Trump nominated him to the 6th Circuit" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans still claim they support protections for pre-existing conditions despite constantly voting to eliminate them Let's see if they mean it or if they vote to appoint Chad Readler to the 6th Circuit He led the charge to take those protections away" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2019 Tweet - "A vote to confirm Chad Readler's nomination by @realDonaldTrump to the 6th Circuit is a vote to end protections for pre-existing conditions. Readler is behind the admin's decision to side with GOP attorneys general suing to repeal our health care law." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2019 Reps. Nadler, Johnson, Cicilline, Scott & Sen. Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Keep Courthouse Doors Open for Consumers, Workers Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "All @SenateDems opposed Eric Miller's confirmation. He built a career challenging tribal sovereignty & treaty rights. The 9th Circuit is home to almost 75% of Native Nations. How can he fairly hear cases on tribal rights? The @SenateGOP chose the hard right over tribal rights." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerry Nadler, Markup of "H.R. 1112" Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 11, 2019 Velázquez Files Amicus Brief Seeking Parity in Benefits for Puerto Rico Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 8, 2019 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." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2019 Rep. Jeffries Statement On S.1, the Strengthening America's Security In the Middle East Act of 2019 Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 10, 2019 Affordable Care Act Lawsuit Rep.Joe Morelle
Dec. 18, 2018 Affordable Care Act Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "If this awful ruling is upheld in the higher courts, it will be a disaster for tens of millions of American families, especially for people with pre-existing conditions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "BREAKING: A district court judge in Texas just ruled the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. If this awful ruling is upheld in the higher courts, it will be a disaster for tens of millions of American families, especially for people with pre-existing conditions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "First, Republicans tried to eliminate the ACA in Congress and failed, so they turned to the courts. Because the legal reasoning is so faulty, hopefully the ruling will not stand. But what will stand is Republican ownership of such a harmful and disastrous lawsuit." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "As a former prosecutor, @SenKamalaHarris has strived every day for a more fair judicial system for all Americans. I'm proud that we successfully fought to keep her seat on the Senate Judiciary Committee." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2018 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." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2018 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." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2018 Nomination of Thomas Farr Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 28, 2018 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." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 27, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 27, 2018 Thomas Farr Nomination Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 27, 2018 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." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "To celebrate this #CyberMonday, it's time we got out there on the internet and… told @SenateMajLdr NOT to confirm Thomas Farr as a federal judge in North Carolina. Farr has spent decades going to court against voting rights, workers' rights, and LGBT rights. #StopFarr" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2018 Tweet - ""Even among dangerous Trump nominees, Farr stands out for his decades-long crusade to disenfranchise African Americans." --@NAACP Thomas Farr cannot be confirmed as a federal judge in North Carolina." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2018 Tweet - "BREAKING: All 49 Senate Democrats are now opposed to the Thomas Farr nomination. With Senator Flake opposed, we need one more Republican to defeat this nominee. RT to urge Republicans to vote NO to defeat this anti-voting rights nominee." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2018 Tweet - "I don't agree very often with Chief Justice Roberts, especially his partisan decisions which seem highly political on Citizens United, Janus, and Shelby. But I am thankful today that he--almost alone among Republicans--stood up to President Trump and for an independent judiciary." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2018 Nadler & Lofgren Respond to Federal Judge Halting President Trump's Illegal Proclamation Denying Asylum to Immigrants Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "He's gone to court to fight against voting rights. He's gone to court to fight against workers' rights. He's gone to court to fight against LGBT rights. Now GOP & President Trump want make him a federal judge in NC. Tell @SenateMajLdr that Thomas Farr must not be confirmed." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2018 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:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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