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Aug. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Meng Seeks Coronavirus Assistance Funds for Immigrants
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rosen, Harris Lead Letter Calling on CBP to Fully Adhere to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, Protect Unaccompanied Children at the Southern Border
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenMikeLee & I agreed on an improved version of the Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act that includes key reforms I advocated for to protect immigrant workers & children stuck in the green card backlog. @SenRickScott objected. You can watch the full exchange here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Senator Rick Scott Blocks Durbin, Lee Compromise To Protect Immigrant Workers & Children In The Green Card Backlog
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020
Tweet - ". @MazieHirono & I are sending this message to Sen. McConnell: immigrants pay taxes and are essential to our nation's health care infrastructure & economy. They deserve support in any #COVID19 relief legislation."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020
Tweet - "There's no excuse for the Trump Administration to ramp up the fee for a lawful permanent resident to become a U.S. citizen. I strongly oppose this decision and will keep fighting for our immigrant communities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 31, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin, Hirono, Colleagues To McConnell: Immigrants Are Essential & Deserve Support In COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 29, 2020
Congressman García's Statement on Trump Administration's Memo on DACA
Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 28, 2020
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020
With President Trump In Open Defiance Of The Supreme Court, Durbin Attempts To Pass Dream & Promise Act On Senate Floor
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020
Schneider Statement on Trump White House Announcement to Effectively End DACA
Rep. Brad Schneider
July 28, 2020
Durbin, Perdue Urge Congress To Address Shortage Of Doctors, Nurse On Senate Floor
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump is in open defiance of the Supreme Court's decision rejecting his repeal of #DACA. I'm going to the Senate floor to respond by attempting to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Dream & Promise Act. Watch live here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 6
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Feinstein, Menendez, Durbin, Schumer, Colleagues Call on Trump to Grant TPS for Venezuelans
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 24, 2020
Tweet - "The next federal #COVID19 relief package must include aid for immigrant families. Great to join immigrant rights & labor organizations for this discussion yesterday."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2020
Underwood-Backed Legislation to Protect Civil Rights, Reverse Administration's Muslim Travel Bans Passes the House
Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 23, 2020
Durbin Attempts To Pass Legislation To Protect Children Of Immigrant Workers In The Green Card Backlog
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 22, 2020
Foster Statement on Passage of NO BAN Act
Rep. Bill Foster
July 22, 2020
Durbin Attempts To Pass Legislation To Protect Immigrant Workers & Children In The Green Card Backlog
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 22, 2020
Tweet - "I applaud the House for passing the #NoBanAct today--it's now up to the Senate to do the same. President Trump's discriminatory ban on the entry into the US of citizens from Muslim & African nations has no place in this country and must be undone immediately."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 22, 2020
Rep. García Joins 24 Members of Congress to Stop Trump from Excluding Immigrants from Census Count
Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 21, 2020
Durbin Statement On President Trump's Memorandum Seeking To Exclude Undocumented Immigrants From Census Count For Congressional Apportionment
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020
Duckworth Statement on Trump Order to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants from Census Count for Congressional Districts
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 21, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 1044
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020
Tweet - "ICE should abandon its deeply flawed plan to launch a "Chicago Citizens Academy' in the midst of a global pandemic. The Trump Admin's mass deportation agenda has created widespread fear in our immigrant communities that cannot be fixed by a tone-deaf public-relations effort."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020
Durbin Statement On Federal Court Ordering Trump Admin To Reopen DACA Program For New Applicants
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "First, the Supreme Court rejected the repeal of #DACA and now a federal court has confirmed this requires the Trump Administration to reopen DACA for new applicants. #HomeIsHere"
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020
Durbin Statement On Creation Of ICE "Citizens Academy" Pilot Program In Chicago
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Chairman Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy, Chairman Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein, Chairman Ron Johnson, and Ranking Member Gary C. Peters - Murphy, Blumenthal, Merkley, Colleagues Push Back on Trump Administration's Anti-Immigrant Agenda in USCIS Funding Debate
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump and Senate Republicans could easily do something to actually help Venezuelans living in the US -- grant Temporary Protected Status so they aren't forced back to the dictatorial failed state."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020
Representatives García, Schakowsky and Quigley Take Steps to Prevent ICE from Launching Citizen Academy Program
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Lauren Alder Reid, Assistant Director of the Office of Policy for the Executive Office of Immigration Review - Nadler & Lofgren Lead 70 Members in Opposing Trump Administration Rule Restricting Asylum
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 15, 2020
Durbin Calls On President Trump To Comply With Supreme Court Decision To Reopen DACA Program For New Applicants
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Harris Lead 33 Senators Administration Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 14, 2020
Tweet - "In June, a landmark Supreme Court decision rejected the Trump Administration's attempt to repeal DACA, calling it "arbitrary and capricious." Yesterday was the deadline to comply, but there's no indication that the Trump DHS has taken any steps to reopen DACA for new applicants."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020
Tweet - "Subjecting international students to deportation if their colleges choose to pursue full-time online coursework this fall due to #COVID19 is cruel. I'm joining 98 lawmakers in calling for the immediate reversal of this unnecessary policy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020
Tweet - "Great to speak w/ @ILBizImmigrant about ensuring that #COVID19 relief programming is accessible to immigrant communities. Immigrants continue to treat #COVID19 patients, run businesses, & study in the US, & I'll keep fighting to secure their legal & financial protections."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020
Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 On Local Communities With The Illinois Business Immigration Coalition
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 9, 2020
Letter to Matthew T. Albence, Deputy Director of the US. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secreatry of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Pressley, Lawmakers Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 9, 2020
Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - House and Senate Democrats Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 7, 2020
Reforma - Congressman García Tells President López Obrador: Hold Trump Accountable for his Attacks on Immigrants
Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "I went to the Senate floor this morning to attempt to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Dream & Promise Act, which would give #Dreamers a path to citizenship. @SenTedCruz objected without even offering an alternative to protect Dreamers. #HomeIsHere #DemsDemandAction"
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020
Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Maloney Joins Over 100 Members of Congress to Demand USCIS Accept New DACA Applications
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "This morning, I'm going to the Senate floor to attempt to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Dream and Promise Act. Watch live here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020
Following Landmark Supreme Court Decision On DACA, Durbin Attempts To Pass Dream & Promise Act On Senate Floor
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020
Tweet - "Dr. Manuel Bernal's parents brought him to the US when he was only 2 years old. Today he is working in one of the busiest trauma hospitals on Chicago's south side. His story tells us a lot about why we must provide #Dreamers with a path to citizenship."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020
Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Matthew T. Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - 80 Members of Congress Call on Trump Administration to Promptly Release Families Together
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Meng Seeks Coronavirus Assistance Funds for Immigrants
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rosen, Harris Lead Letter Calling on CBP to Fully Adhere to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, Protect Unaccompanied Children at the Southern Border
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenMikeLee & I agreed on an improved version of the Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act that includes key reforms I advocated for to protect immigrant workers & children stuck in the green card backlog. @SenRickScott objected. You can watch the full exchange here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020
Senator Rick Scott Blocks Durbin, Lee Compromise To Protect Immigrant Workers & Children In The Green Card Backlog
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020
Tweet - ". @MazieHirono & I are sending this message to Sen. McConnell: immigrants pay taxes and are essential to our nation's health care infrastructure & economy. They deserve support in any #COVID19 relief legislation."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020
Tweet - "There's no excuse for the Trump Administration to ramp up the fee for a lawful permanent resident to become a U.S. citizen. I strongly oppose this decision and will keep fighting for our immigrant communities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 31, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin, Hirono, Colleagues To McConnell: Immigrants Are Essential & Deserve Support In COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 29, 2020
Congressman García's Statement on Trump Administration's Memo on DACA
Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 28, 2020
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020
With President Trump In Open Defiance Of The Supreme Court, Durbin Attempts To Pass Dream & Promise Act On Senate Floor
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020
Schneider Statement on Trump White House Announcement to Effectively End DACA
Rep.Brad Schneider
July 28, 2020
Durbin, Perdue Urge Congress To Address Shortage Of Doctors, Nurse On Senate Floor
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump is in open defiance of the Supreme Court's decision rejecting his repeal of #DACA. I'm going to the Senate floor to respond by attempting to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Dream & Promise Act. Watch live here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 6
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Feinstein, Menendez, Durbin, Schumer, Colleagues Call on Trump to Grant TPS for Venezuelans
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 24, 2020
Tweet - "The next federal #COVID19 relief package must include aid for immigrant families. Great to join immigrant rights & labor organizations for this discussion yesterday."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2020
Underwood-Backed Legislation to Protect Civil Rights, Reverse Administration's Muslim Travel Bans Passes the House
Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 23, 2020
Durbin Attempts To Pass Legislation To Protect Children Of Immigrant Workers In The Green Card Backlog
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 22, 2020
Foster Statement on Passage of NO BAN Act
Rep.Bill Foster
July 22, 2020
Durbin Attempts To Pass Legislation To Protect Immigrant Workers & Children In The Green Card Backlog
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 22, 2020
Tweet - "I applaud the House for passing the #NoBanAct today--it's now up to the Senate to do the same. President Trump's discriminatory ban on the entry into the US of citizens from Muslim & African nations has no place in this country and must be undone immediately."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 22, 2020
Rep. García Joins 24 Members of Congress to Stop Trump from Excluding Immigrants from Census Count
Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 21, 2020
Durbin Statement On President Trump's Memorandum Seeking To Exclude Undocumented Immigrants From Census Count For Congressional Apportionment
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020
Duckworth Statement on Trump Order to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants from Census Count for Congressional Districts
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 21, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 1044
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020
Tweet - "ICE should abandon its deeply flawed plan to launch a "Chicago Citizens Academy' in the midst of a global pandemic. The Trump Admin's mass deportation agenda has created widespread fear in our immigrant communities that cannot be fixed by a tone-deaf public-relations effort."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020
Durbin Statement On Federal Court Ordering Trump Admin To Reopen DACA Program For New Applicants
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "First, the Supreme Court rejected the repeal of #DACA and now a federal court has confirmed this requires the Trump Administration to reopen DACA for new applicants. #HomeIsHere"
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020
Durbin Statement On Creation Of ICE "Citizens Academy" Pilot Program In Chicago
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Chairman Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy, Chairman Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein, Chairman Ron Johnson, and Ranking Member Gary C. Peters - Murphy, Blumenthal, Merkley, Colleagues Push Back on Trump Administration's Anti-Immigrant Agenda in USCIS Funding Debate
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump and Senate Republicans could easily do something to actually help Venezuelans living in the US -- grant Temporary Protected Status so they aren't forced back to the dictatorial failed state."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020
Representatives García, Schakowsky and Quigley Take Steps to Prevent ICE from Launching Citizen Academy Program
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Lauren Alder Reid, Assistant Director of the Office of Policy for the Executive Office of Immigration Review - Nadler & Lofgren Lead 70 Members in Opposing Trump Administration Rule Restricting Asylum
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 15, 2020
Durbin Calls On President Trump To Comply With Supreme Court Decision To Reopen DACA Program For New Applicants
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Harris Lead 33 Senators Administration Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 14, 2020
Tweet - "In June, a landmark Supreme Court decision rejected the Trump Administration's attempt to repeal DACA, calling it "arbitrary and capricious." Yesterday was the deadline to comply, but there's no indication that the Trump DHS has taken any steps to reopen DACA for new applicants."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020
Tweet - "Subjecting international students to deportation if their colleges choose to pursue full-time online coursework this fall due to #COVID19 is cruel. I'm joining 98 lawmakers in calling for the immediate reversal of this unnecessary policy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020
Tweet - "Great to speak w/ @ILBizImmigrant about ensuring that #COVID19 relief programming is accessible to immigrant communities. Immigrants continue to treat #COVID19 patients, run businesses, & study in the US, & I'll keep fighting to secure their legal & financial protections."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020
Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 On Local Communities With The Illinois Business Immigration Coalition
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 9, 2020
Letter to Matthew T. Albence, Deputy Director of the US. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secreatry of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Pressley, Lawmakers Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 9, 2020
Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - House and Senate Democrats Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 7, 2020
Reforma - Congressman García Tells President López Obrador: Hold Trump Accountable for his Attacks on Immigrants
Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "I went to the Senate floor this morning to attempt to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Dream & Promise Act, which would give #Dreamers a path to citizenship. @SenTedCruz objected without even offering an alternative to protect Dreamers. #HomeIsHere #DemsDemandAction"
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020
Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Maloney Joins Over 100 Members of Congress to Demand USCIS Accept New DACA Applications
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "This morning, I'm going to the Senate floor to attempt to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Dream and Promise Act. Watch live here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020
Following Landmark Supreme Court Decision On DACA, Durbin Attempts To Pass Dream & Promise Act On Senate Floor
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020
Tweet - "Dr. Manuel Bernal's parents brought him to the US when he was only 2 years old. Today he is working in one of the busiest trauma hospitals on Chicago's south side. His story tells us a lot about why we must provide #Dreamers with a path to citizenship."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020
Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Matthew T. Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - 80 Members of Congress Call on Trump Administration to Promptly Release Families Together
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
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