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Nov. 12, 2019 Durbin Meets With DACA Students From Loyola Chicago Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss #DACA as it goes before the Supreme Court." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 CNN - The Supreme Court and Congress must defend Dreamers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump is allowed to terminate the #DACA program, the impact will be felt in every corner of our society. Our health care system would be hit particularly hard without the hard work of #Dreamers in health care professions across the country." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Congressman García: "The Supreme Court Must Protect DACA" Rep. Chuy Garcia
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Soon, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Pres. Trump's case against #DACA. I am always proud to stand with the 800,000+ #Dreamers who call this country home, and I will be proud to stand in unity with them today at the Supreme Court. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I just went to the Senate floor to request unanimous consent to immediately pass the House-passed, bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act that would establish a path to citizenship for #Dreamers. Republicans objected. I will not stop fighting to #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "As #DACA goes before the Supreme Court, our values as Americans are at stake. Immigrants make the United States a better and stronger place. I hope the Justices will join me in standing with #Dreamers. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with two #Dreamers--Cesar and Fernanda--before sharing their stories on the Senate floor. They are just two of the many brave & determined #Dreamers who want nothing more than to stay in the only country they've ever called home. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "#Dreamers are some of the most courageous and determined people in the United States of America. The President's attacks on #DACA & these young people are shameful and cruel. I will always stand with #Dreamers. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "No matter what President Trump says, he will never be able to break the spirit of these brave young #Dreamers. They are determined to be a part of our country's future--and our future will be brighter because of them. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 On Day Of Supreme Court Oral Arguments, Durbin Calls On Senate To Pass Dream & Promise Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "As #DACA goes before the Supreme Court, I can't help but admire the courage of #Dreamers. These young people have never given up the fight. Every single day, they've showed bravery & today is another one of those days. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments today in President Trump's case against #DACA. If he has his way, he'll be putting the lives of hundreds of thousands of #Dreamers in peril. We can't let that happen. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be on @Morning_Joe shortly to discuss the President's case against #DACA as it heads to the Supreme Court later today. Make sure to tune in. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining @NewDay shortly to discuss the #DACA program as we prepare to hear oral arguments in its case before the Supreme Court later today. Tune in. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments about the fate of the #DACA program. The lives of more than 800,000 #Dreamers hang in the balance. We must give them our full support & never stop working on their behalf. I will always #StandWithDreamers. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to receive @NatImmForum's Courage to Lead Award yesterday. As the son of an immigrant, this issue is personal to me, and I will continue to advocate for policies that ensure America remains a nation of immigrants." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "This remarkable report from @SenatorMenendez shows that the Trump Administration, in an effort to advance its anti-immigrant agenda, knowingly undermined American national security & put the lives of 400,000 people at risk." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "I always enjoy participating in naturalization ceremonies, like today's event for 42 new American citizens in Chicago. I proudly display my mother's naturalization certificate on my desk in the Capitol as a reminder of her sacrifice." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hosts Unity Breakfast In Palatine, IL Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Over the years, I've gone the Senate floor more than 100 times to tell the stories of #Dreamers. Today, I shared the story of Ernestor De La Rosa from Dodge City, Kansas. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Honored to speak with interim Venezuelan President Guaidó, who has shown remarkable courage & determination to forge a better future for the Venezuelan people. I will continue to support his efforts while pushing the Trump Admin. to grant TPS to Venezuelans in the US." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Statement On Poland's Entry Into Visa Waiver Program Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Military Families from Deportation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Shares Support For Venezuelan President Juan Guiado, Receives Update On Current Situation Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin To Leader McConnell: Protect Dreamers & Call A Vote On The Dream And Promise Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Once Again Calls On Congress To Pass Legislation To Increase Number Of Green Cards Available, Eliminating The Backlog Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. is breaking with bipartisan tradition & permanently damaging our ability to accept the most vulnerable refugees. I'm joining my @JudiciaryDems colleagues in asking Sec. Pompeo & DHS for a briefing on the impact of Pres. Trump's dismal refugee resettlement goal." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "One week from today, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in President Trump's case against #DACA. If the President gets his way, he'll be putting the lives of more than 800,000 #Dreamers at risk. We must not let that happen. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "It's insulting that Republicans are claiming that any failure to pass the Defense Appropriations bill will jeopardize pay raises for our troops. It's also simply untrue--a distraction from their own attempts to divert money away from our military to build the President's wall." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From The ITServe Alliance Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 With Casten Support, World Relief DuPage/Aurora Awarded $997K to Help Local Refugee Resettlement Efforts Rep. Sean Casten
Oct. 31, 2019 Senator Hirono Leads Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Filipino American History Month Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Durbin Statement On Deadlocked Appropriations Process, Republican Fear-Mongering Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "My statement on the deadlocked appropriations process and fear-mongering by Senate Republicans:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Durbin Meets With Top Venezuelan Diplomat & Foreign Minister For Guiadó Government Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Today I led @JudiciaryDems in calling for a hearing on the crippling green-card backlogs that hurt millions of immigrants. We need to understand the impact of pending bills & reach consensus on legislation that treats all immigrants fairly & actually fixes backlogs. #ReliefAct" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Cornyn, Chairman of the Border Security and Immigration Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Durbin, Judiciary Dems Call On Cornyn To Hold Hearing On Green-Card Backlog Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Durbin Calls On Congress To Pass Legislation To Increase Number Of Green Cards Available, Eliminating The Backlog Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2019 Reps. García, Meng and Jayapal Joined by Immigration Advocacy Organizations, Unveil Sweeping Legislation to Strengthen Support for Immigrants and Refugees Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 30, 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. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, I went to the Senate floor to call on Senate Republicans to support the bipartisan, House-passed legislation that would designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) & protect approximately 200,000 Venezuelan nationals in the U.S. from deportation." Sen. Dick Durbin
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. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Durbin Urges Senate To Pass Bipartisan, House-Passed Venezuela TPS Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump could grant Venezuelans TPS with the stroke of his pen. Or Senate Republicans could pass the House-passed Venezuela TPS bill. But instead, they refuse, leaving Venezuelans in the U.S. at further risk of being sent back to Maduro's nightmare." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Duckworth, Isakson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fix Immigration Policy for Children of U.S. Servicemembers and Civil Servants Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks @frontlinepbs for interviewing me for Zero Tolerance, which documents the President's cruel war against immigrants and utter failure to secure the border." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Nov. 12, 2019 Durbin Meets With DACA Students From Loyola Chicago Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss #DACA as it goes before the Supreme Court." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 CNN - The Supreme Court and Congress must defend Dreamers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump is allowed to terminate the #DACA program, the impact will be felt in every corner of our society. Our health care system would be hit particularly hard without the hard work of #Dreamers in health care professions across the country." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Congressman García: "The Supreme Court Must Protect DACA" Rep.Chuy Garcia
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Soon, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Pres. Trump's case against #DACA. I am always proud to stand with the 800,000+ #Dreamers who call this country home, and I will be proud to stand in unity with them today at the Supreme Court. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I just went to the Senate floor to request unanimous consent to immediately pass the House-passed, bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act that would establish a path to citizenship for #Dreamers. Republicans objected. I will not stop fighting to #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "As #DACA goes before the Supreme Court, our values as Americans are at stake. Immigrants make the United States a better and stronger place. I hope the Justices will join me in standing with #Dreamers. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with two #Dreamers--Cesar and Fernanda--before sharing their stories on the Senate floor. They are just two of the many brave & determined #Dreamers who want nothing more than to stay in the only country they've ever called home. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "#Dreamers are some of the most courageous and determined people in the United States of America. The President's attacks on #DACA & these young people are shameful and cruel. I will always stand with #Dreamers. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "No matter what President Trump says, he will never be able to break the spirit of these brave young #Dreamers. They are determined to be a part of our country's future--and our future will be brighter because of them. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 On Day Of Supreme Court Oral Arguments, Durbin Calls On Senate To Pass Dream & Promise Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "As #DACA goes before the Supreme Court, I can't help but admire the courage of #Dreamers. These young people have never given up the fight. Every single day, they've showed bravery & today is another one of those days. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments today in President Trump's case against #DACA. If he has his way, he'll be putting the lives of hundreds of thousands of #Dreamers in peril. We can't let that happen. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be on @Morning_Joe shortly to discuss the President's case against #DACA as it heads to the Supreme Court later today. Make sure to tune in. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining @NewDay shortly to discuss the #DACA program as we prepare to hear oral arguments in its case before the Supreme Court later today. Tune in. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments about the fate of the #DACA program. The lives of more than 800,000 #Dreamers hang in the balance. We must give them our full support & never stop working on their behalf. I will always #StandWithDreamers. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to receive @NatImmForum's Courage to Lead Award yesterday. As the son of an immigrant, this issue is personal to me, and I will continue to advocate for policies that ensure America remains a nation of immigrants." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "This remarkable report from @SenatorMenendez shows that the Trump Administration, in an effort to advance its anti-immigrant agenda, knowingly undermined American national security & put the lives of 400,000 people at risk." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "I always enjoy participating in naturalization ceremonies, like today's event for 42 new American citizens in Chicago. I proudly display my mother's naturalization certificate on my desk in the Capitol as a reminder of her sacrifice." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hosts Unity Breakfast In Palatine, IL Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Over the years, I've gone the Senate floor more than 100 times to tell the stories of #Dreamers. Today, I shared the story of Ernestor De La Rosa from Dodge City, Kansas. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Honored to speak with interim Venezuelan President Guaidó, who has shown remarkable courage & determination to forge a better future for the Venezuelan people. I will continue to support his efforts while pushing the Trump Admin. to grant TPS to Venezuelans in the US." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Statement On Poland's Entry Into Visa Waiver Program Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Military Families from Deportation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Shares Support For Venezuelan President Juan Guiado, Receives Update On Current Situation Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin To Leader McConnell: Protect Dreamers & Call A Vote On The Dream And Promise Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Once Again Calls On Congress To Pass Legislation To Increase Number Of Green Cards Available, Eliminating The Backlog Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. is breaking with bipartisan tradition & permanently damaging our ability to accept the most vulnerable refugees. I'm joining my @JudiciaryDems colleagues in asking Sec. Pompeo & DHS for a briefing on the impact of Pres. Trump's dismal refugee resettlement goal." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "One week from today, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in President Trump's case against #DACA. If the President gets his way, he'll be putting the lives of more than 800,000 #Dreamers at risk. We must not let that happen. #HomeIsHere #ProtectDreamers" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "It's insulting that Republicans are claiming that any failure to pass the Defense Appropriations bill will jeopardize pay raises for our troops. It's also simply untrue--a distraction from their own attempts to divert money away from our military to build the President's wall." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From The ITServe Alliance Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 With Casten Support, World Relief DuPage/Aurora Awarded $997K to Help Local Refugee Resettlement Efforts Rep.Sean Casten
Oct. 31, 2019 Senator Hirono Leads Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Filipino American History Month Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Durbin Statement On Deadlocked Appropriations Process, Republican Fear-Mongering Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "My statement on the deadlocked appropriations process and fear-mongering by Senate Republicans:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Durbin Meets With Top Venezuelan Diplomat & Foreign Minister For Guiadó Government Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Today I led @JudiciaryDems in calling for a hearing on the crippling green-card backlogs that hurt millions of immigrants. We need to understand the impact of pending bills & reach consensus on legislation that treats all immigrants fairly & actually fixes backlogs. #ReliefAct" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Cornyn, Chairman of the Border Security and Immigration Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Durbin, Judiciary Dems Call On Cornyn To Hold Hearing On Green-Card Backlog Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Durbin Calls On Congress To Pass Legislation To Increase Number Of Green Cards Available, Eliminating The Backlog Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2019 Reps. García, Meng and Jayapal Joined by Immigration Advocacy Organizations, Unveil Sweeping Legislation to Strengthen Support for Immigrants and Refugees Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 30, 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.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, I went to the Senate floor to call on Senate Republicans to support the bipartisan, House-passed legislation that would designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) & protect approximately 200,000 Venezuelan nationals in the U.S. from deportation." Sen.Dick Durbin
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.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Durbin Urges Senate To Pass Bipartisan, House-Passed Venezuela TPS Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump could grant Venezuelans TPS with the stroke of his pen. Or Senate Republicans could pass the House-passed Venezuela TPS bill. But instead, they refuse, leaving Venezuelans in the U.S. at further risk of being sent back to Maduro's nightmare." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Duckworth, Isakson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fix Immigration Policy for Children of U.S. Servicemembers and Civil Servants Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks @frontlinepbs for interviewing me for Zero Tolerance, which documents the President's cruel war against immigrants and utter failure to secure the border." Sen.Dick Durbin
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