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June 8, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the U.S. - Murphy, Schumer To Trump: Require All Federal Officers Engaged In Policing Peaceful Protests To Identify Themselves Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Brown Joins Bicameral Request for an Investigation into HUD's Policy Changes to Deny DACA Recipients FHA-Backed Mortgage Loans Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 8, 2020 Oversight Committee Democratic Members Honor Leadership of Black Women on 101st Anniversary of 19th Amendment Passing Congress Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 8, 2020 Tonko Cosponsors Major New Police Reform Bill Rep. Paul Tonko
June 8, 2020 Why I Am Supporting the House Resolution Condemning Police Brutality Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats just came together to announce the #JusticeInPolicing Act to dramatically reform policing. But the biggest hurdle to passing this bill is the Senate Republicans who are too afraid of President Trump. That's why we need your help to get this passed." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Racism is a cancer. That poisons our society. It's time to eradicate the malignant tumor that is police brutality. #JusticeInPolicing" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 8, 2020 Tweet - ""Equal justice under law" That's what the #JusticeInPolicing Act is all about--the centuries-long struggle to make those words true for every American. Every American." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: Tear down these walls, reopen Lafayette Square, and allow the public to gather there for you and all the world to hear their voices. From @SpeakerPelosi and me:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "In the Senate, Democrats are going to fight like hell for meaningful policing reform. Americans who took to the streets this week have demanded change. With the #JusticeInPolicing Act, Democrats are heeding their calls." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "To President Trump @SpeakerPelosi and I are calling on you to immediately reopen Lafayette Square Lafayette Square should be a symbol of freedom and openness, not a place behind which the leader of our Executive Branch cowers in fear of protesters who are crying out for justice" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We must debate the #JusticeInPolicing Act. Not just on TV and Twitter but on the Senate floor. America cannot wait for this and more Racism infects more than our criminal justice system--housing, health care, education, the economy, income and wealth, and more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "From LA to DC, from Seattle to NYC, Americans from all walks of life have marched and spoken out to say: Black Lives Matter. That our country promises justice for all, but too often only delivers it for some Democrats are demanding bold action with #JusticeInPolicing Act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Chair Bass, Senators Booker and Harris, and Chair Nadler Introduce the Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We must act on the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. We must act on policing reform. We can, and must, do both ASAP." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are taking to the streets for peaceful demonstrations against police violence and systemic racism. Today, House and Senate Democrats are taking the first of many necessary steps to respond to this national pain with bold action with the #JusticeInPolicing Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Kennedy, Jeffries Introduce Bend Toward Justice Act Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump ordered federal officers to force peaceful protesters from Lafayette Square And now, he's converted it into something resembling a militarized zone Lafayette Square should be a symbol of freedom, not a place behind which he cowers in fear of peaceful protesters" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Republican Conspiracy Caucus cannot continue to squander the Senate's time on right wing judges and conspiracy hearings. Democrats in the Senate are going to fight like hell for action on meaningful policing reform." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - In New Letter, Pelosi and Schumer Call on President Trump to Immediately Tear Down New Walls and Reopen Lafayette Square to Public; Dem Leaders Say Trump Admin. has Turned Symbol of Freedom and Openness into Oppressive Space Resembling Militarized Zone Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 8, 2020 Congresswoman Escobar Cosponsors Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "WATCH: Senate and House Democrats are coming together to unveil the #JusticeInPolicing Act to end police brutality, hold police accountable, improve transparency in policing, and create meaningful, structural change." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020 Clarke Responds to 2 NYPD Officers' Suspensions Rep. Yvette Clarke
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we remember those on #DDay 76 years ago who stormed the beaches of Normandy, and those who gave all to fight for freedom and democracy and democratic rights. We owe these heroes a debt we can never repay." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are taking to the streets in peaceful protest to demand action. And I'm so proud to stand with them in Brooklyn today. Senator McConnell: Commit to holding a Senate vote on policing reform ASAP. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "I'm listening. And I will not stop working for and demanding action. Senator McConnell: You need to commit to holding a vote on policing reform in the Senate ASAP. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "It is past time to take action on policing reform. I am so proud to stand with the peaceful protesters in Brooklyn today. And I will not stop working to demand action in the Senate. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery and far too many others. They should still be alive today. We will NOT stop working for and demanding action on policing reform in the Senate. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "I will not stop working for action. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Hakeem Jeffries Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Katko Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging USCIS to Remotely Administer Naturalization Services Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General, Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Law Enforcement & Military Engaged in Civilian Crowd Control Must Identify Themselves Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Committee Launches Investigation into Administration's Surveillance of Protestors Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Timothy Shea, Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration - Nadler & Bass Condemn DEA's Expansion of Authority Against Peaceful Protestors Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "This #GunViolenceAwarenessDay We remember all Americans we've lost to gun violence And we remember Black Americans are 10x more likely than white Americans to die by gun homicide Sen. McConnell--Put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor NOW #WearOrange" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin, Duckworth Join Harris, Colleagues In Letter Demanding Answers On ICE & CBP Involvement In Policing Ongoing Protests Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "A heroic frontline worker, today should have been Breonna Taylor's 27th birthday. Her family should not have to wait any longer for the justice they deserve. We will not stop working to ensure policing reform and demanding Senator McConnell commit to holding a vote ASAP." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation's capital is being patrolled by federal officers--under Pres. Trump & AG Barr--who are being told to refuse to ID themselves Sen. Murphy & I are intro-ing a new bill to require clear ID on uniforms This president & future presidents CANNOT trample on Americans' rights" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Reps. Omar, Jackson Lee, Nadler, Bass, Crow Introduce Legislation Providing Incentives to Minimize Incidents of Misconduct and Enhance Accountability for Police Departments Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 4, 2020 Gillibrand Introduces Bicameral Legislation To Outlaw Chokeholds By Law Enforcement As Federal Civil Rights Violation Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats stood together today in silence for 8 minutes & 46 seconds--the length of time the police officer disgustingly pressed his knee into George Floyd's neck. We won't stop working on policing reform & demanding that Sen. Mitch McConnell commit ASAP to holding a vote." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces Bill to Hold Law Enforcement Officers Accountable for Violations of Rights and Liberties Guaranteed by The United States Constitution Rep. Adriano Espaillat
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Nadler & Lofgren Seek GAO Investigation Into Improper Sharing of DACA Recipients' Personal Information Within DHS Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 4, 2020 Chairman Nadler Introduces Legislation to Reduce AG Barr's Budget, Reign in Efforts to Politicize DOJ Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Schakowsky Calls for Special Prosecutor To Investigate Excessive Force Ordered Against Peaceful Protesters Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House - Rep. Horn Leads Bipartisan Push for Vote on Law Enforcement Training Bill Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "The GOP Conspiracy Caucus is voting to approve scores of subpoenas to chase Pres. Trump's wild conspiracy theories. But they haven't put one COVID relief bill on the floor in 5 weeks. Sen. McConnell: Commit to putting a policing reform bill on the floor ASAP." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "By signing this executive order, Donald Trump is muzzling the voice of environmental justice communities, and continues to make clear his total disregard for those speaking out and fighting for racial justice and a sustainable environment." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "America's capital is being patrolled by federal officers--under Pres Trump & AG Barr--who are being told to refuse to ID themselves I'm intro-ing a bill w/ Sen Murphy to require clear ID on uniforms We must prevent this president & future presidents trampling on Americans' rights" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
June 8, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the U.S. - Murphy, Schumer To Trump: Require All Federal Officers Engaged In Policing Peaceful Protests To Identify Themselves Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Brown Joins Bicameral Request for an Investigation into HUD's Policy Changes to Deny DACA Recipients FHA-Backed Mortgage Loans Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 8, 2020 Oversight Committee Democratic Members Honor Leadership of Black Women on 101st Anniversary of 19th Amendment Passing Congress Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 8, 2020 Tonko Cosponsors Major New Police Reform Bill Rep.Paul Tonko
June 8, 2020 Why I Am Supporting the House Resolution Condemning Police Brutality Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats just came together to announce the #JusticeInPolicing Act to dramatically reform policing. But the biggest hurdle to passing this bill is the Senate Republicans who are too afraid of President Trump. That's why we need your help to get this passed." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Racism is a cancer. That poisons our society. It's time to eradicate the malignant tumor that is police brutality. #JusticeInPolicing" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 8, 2020 Tweet - ""Equal justice under law" That's what the #JusticeInPolicing Act is all about--the centuries-long struggle to make those words true for every American. Every American." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: Tear down these walls, reopen Lafayette Square, and allow the public to gather there for you and all the world to hear their voices. From @SpeakerPelosi and me:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "In the Senate, Democrats are going to fight like hell for meaningful policing reform. Americans who took to the streets this week have demanded change. With the #JusticeInPolicing Act, Democrats are heeding their calls." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "To President Trump @SpeakerPelosi and I are calling on you to immediately reopen Lafayette Square Lafayette Square should be a symbol of freedom and openness, not a place behind which the leader of our Executive Branch cowers in fear of protesters who are crying out for justice" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We must debate the #JusticeInPolicing Act. Not just on TV and Twitter but on the Senate floor. America cannot wait for this and more Racism infects more than our criminal justice system--housing, health care, education, the economy, income and wealth, and more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "From LA to DC, from Seattle to NYC, Americans from all walks of life have marched and spoken out to say: Black Lives Matter. That our country promises justice for all, but too often only delivers it for some Democrats are demanding bold action with #JusticeInPolicing Act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Chair Bass, Senators Booker and Harris, and Chair Nadler Introduce the Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We must act on the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. We must act on policing reform. We can, and must, do both ASAP." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are taking to the streets for peaceful demonstrations against police violence and systemic racism. Today, House and Senate Democrats are taking the first of many necessary steps to respond to this national pain with bold action with the #JusticeInPolicing Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Kennedy, Jeffries Introduce Bend Toward Justice Act Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump ordered federal officers to force peaceful protesters from Lafayette Square And now, he's converted it into something resembling a militarized zone Lafayette Square should be a symbol of freedom, not a place behind which he cowers in fear of peaceful protesters" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Republican Conspiracy Caucus cannot continue to squander the Senate's time on right wing judges and conspiracy hearings. Democrats in the Senate are going to fight like hell for action on meaningful policing reform." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - In New Letter, Pelosi and Schumer Call on President Trump to Immediately Tear Down New Walls and Reopen Lafayette Square to Public; Dem Leaders Say Trump Admin. has Turned Symbol of Freedom and Openness into Oppressive Space Resembling Militarized Zone Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 8, 2020 Congresswoman Escobar Cosponsors Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "WATCH: Senate and House Democrats are coming together to unveil the #JusticeInPolicing Act to end police brutality, hold police accountable, improve transparency in policing, and create meaningful, structural change." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020 Clarke Responds to 2 NYPD Officers' Suspensions Rep.Yvette Clarke
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we remember those on #DDay 76 years ago who stormed the beaches of Normandy, and those who gave all to fight for freedom and democracy and democratic rights. We owe these heroes a debt we can never repay." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are taking to the streets in peaceful protest to demand action. And I'm so proud to stand with them in Brooklyn today. Senator McConnell: Commit to holding a Senate vote on policing reform ASAP. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "I'm listening. And I will not stop working for and demanding action. Senator McConnell: You need to commit to holding a vote on policing reform in the Senate ASAP. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "It is past time to take action on policing reform. I am so proud to stand with the peaceful protesters in Brooklyn today. And I will not stop working to demand action in the Senate. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery and far too many others. They should still be alive today. We will NOT stop working for and demanding action on policing reform in the Senate. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "I will not stop working for action. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Hakeem Jeffries Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Katko Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging USCIS to Remotely Administer Naturalization Services Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General, Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Law Enforcement & Military Engaged in Civilian Crowd Control Must Identify Themselves Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Committee Launches Investigation into Administration's Surveillance of Protestors Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Timothy Shea, Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration - Nadler & Bass Condemn DEA's Expansion of Authority Against Peaceful Protestors Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "This #GunViolenceAwarenessDay We remember all Americans we've lost to gun violence And we remember Black Americans are 10x more likely than white Americans to die by gun homicide Sen. McConnell--Put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor NOW #WearOrange" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin, Duckworth Join Harris, Colleagues In Letter Demanding Answers On ICE & CBP Involvement In Policing Ongoing Protests Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "A heroic frontline worker, today should have been Breonna Taylor's 27th birthday. Her family should not have to wait any longer for the justice they deserve. We will not stop working to ensure policing reform and demanding Senator McConnell commit to holding a vote ASAP." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation's capital is being patrolled by federal officers--under Pres. Trump & AG Barr--who are being told to refuse to ID themselves Sen. Murphy & I are intro-ing a new bill to require clear ID on uniforms This president & future presidents CANNOT trample on Americans' rights" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Reps. Omar, Jackson Lee, Nadler, Bass, Crow Introduce Legislation Providing Incentives to Minimize Incidents of Misconduct and Enhance Accountability for Police Departments Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 4, 2020 Gillibrand Introduces Bicameral Legislation To Outlaw Chokeholds By Law Enforcement As Federal Civil Rights Violation Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats stood together today in silence for 8 minutes & 46 seconds--the length of time the police officer disgustingly pressed his knee into George Floyd's neck. We won't stop working on policing reform & demanding that Sen. Mitch McConnell commit ASAP to holding a vote." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces Bill to Hold Law Enforcement Officers Accountable for Violations of Rights and Liberties Guaranteed by The United States Constitution Rep.Adriano Espaillat
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Nadler & Lofgren Seek GAO Investigation Into Improper Sharing of DACA Recipients' Personal Information Within DHS Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 4, 2020 Chairman Nadler Introduces Legislation to Reduce AG Barr's Budget, Reign in Efforts to Politicize DOJ Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Schakowsky Calls for Special Prosecutor To Investigate Excessive Force Ordered Against Peaceful Protesters Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House - Rep. Horn Leads Bipartisan Push for Vote on Law Enforcement Training Bill Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "The GOP Conspiracy Caucus is voting to approve scores of subpoenas to chase Pres. Trump's wild conspiracy theories. But they haven't put one COVID relief bill on the floor in 5 weeks. Sen. McConnell: Commit to putting a policing reform bill on the floor ASAP." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "By signing this executive order, Donald Trump is muzzling the voice of environmental justice communities, and continues to make clear his total disregard for those speaking out and fighting for racial justice and a sustainable environment." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "America's capital is being patrolled by federal officers--under Pres Trump & AG Barr--who are being told to refuse to ID themselves I'm intro-ing a bill w/ Sen Murphy to require clear ID on uniforms We must prevent this president & future presidents trampling on Americans' rights" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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