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Aug. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Roy leads 24 colleagues in demanding Mayorkas obey SCOTUS and reinstate 'Remain in Mexico' policy Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Aug. 26, 2021 Tweet - "I am praying for the safety of our service members, US citizens, and our Afghan allies in Kabul. These acts of terror and violence cannot deter our evacuation efforts. Our troops and diplomats are doing heroic work under extremely dangerous circumstances." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Representatives Lee and Ocasio-Cortez Lead Call for an Increase in United States Refugee Admissions Programs Cap as Afghanistan Crisis Continues Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Durbin Urges Biden Administration To Take Advantage Of Parole To Expedite Evacuation Of Afghans Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Quigley Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Unbelievable that this conservative majority would so blatantly reverse themselves on a position they repeatedly upheld throughout the Trump Administration." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2021 Schneider Statement Following Briefings on Afghanistan Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy placed innocent asylum seekers in danger of assault, rape, and kidnapping. This shameful decision will bring back that grim reality. We should all be outraged." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "With this deadline fast approaching, our efforts must focus on evacuating as many people, American and Afghan, as possible. Special Immigrant Visa recipients and refugees alike must be made welcome." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2021 Durbin Meets With Afghan Community Members & Resettlement Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2021 Tweet - ""Reconciliation is not only a legitimate way to realize these long overdue measures, it may be the only way." #HomeIsHere. It's time to get this done." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 Tweet - "As we evacuate American citizens and our Afghan civilian allies, we cannot forget our nation's long and proud history of welcoming refugees. I am heartened by the number of local Illinois organizations making preparations to receive refugees. They represent the best of America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 Foster Statement on Budget Resolution Rep. Bill Foster
Aug. 23, 2021 Tweet - "We must never forget that we are a nation of immigrants. Now is the time to live up to that proud legacy and welcome Afghan refugees with open arms." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Despite the difficult situation on the ground in Afghanistan, the United States has an important responsibility to help every one our Afghan civilian allies and their families get to safety. Ending our mission must include meeting this obligation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2021 Tweet - "I commend the Biden Administration for moving swiftly to evacuate American citizens and our Afghan allies amidst an immensely challenging situation in Afghanistan. This is and must remain our top priority right now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2021 Quigley Statement on Afghanistan Evacuation Efforts Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Grace Meng (NY-06) Lead 75 Members in Bipartisan Effort to Help Afghan Allies Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of the U.S. Department of State - Wexton Urges Administration to Take Concrete Actions to Support the Relocation of At-Risk Afghan Allies Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Effort Urging Biden Administration To Immediately Evacuate SIV Applicants & Fully Implement Their SIV Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Shaheen, Ernst Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Biden Administration to Immediately Evacuate Afghan SIV Applicants & Fully Implement Recently-Passed SIV Legislation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Padilla Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants and Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Tweet - "The United States has a responsibility to evacuate our Afghan civilian allies alongside American citizens. We relied on these brave people for the entirety of our time in Afghanistan--now it is time to prove that they can rely on us." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Joins David Axelrod On The Axe Files To Discuss His Personal Story And The News Out Of Afghanistan Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Feinstein, Shaheen, Ernst, Colleagues Urge the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants and Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senator Hassan Joins Bipartisan Effort Led by Shaheen, Ernst in Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 18, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Romney Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Senator Hassan, Colleagues Join Senators Shaheen, Menendez-Led Bipartisan Letter Urging Biden Administration to Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 17, 2021 Statement on the Situation in Afghanistan Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Shaheen, Menendez Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Biden Administration to Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Letter Pressing White House for Answers on Afghanistan Evacuations Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 16, 2021 Duckworth Statement On Afghanistan Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators to Biden Administration: Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 16, 2021 Quigley Statement on Afghanistan Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Senators to Blinken: Expand Afghan Visa Eligibility for U.S. Allies Before It's Too Late Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 8, 2021 Tweet - "In the coming months, we will have a rare opportunity to pass long overdue immigration reform through the budget reconciliation process. We must take it. Everybody knows our immigration system is broken. Now is the time to fix it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Senators Urge State Department to Support LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Klobuchar Leads Colleagues in Urging Secretary Blinken to Provide Additional Support to LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "After 4 years of irresponsible leadership at @DHSgov, I had a productive conversation with @SheriffEd_HCSO, who has been nominated to lead @ICEgov. We must have leadership that will reform ICE policies & prioritize an effective, humane immigration system in line with our values." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Durbin Meets Virtually With Nominee To Lead ICE Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2021 Tweet - "Last night I had the chance to meet with @POTUS for a discussion on immigration. I made it clear that I believe the only viable option to meaningful immigration reform is through the reconciliation bill--and I will work day and night to make it a reality." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2021 Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Andy Biggs and Congressman Brian Babin Send Letter to Congressional Leaders Opposing Amnesty in Budget Reconciliation Package Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 30, 2021 Tweet - "This is great news--and something I hope to see much more of in the coming days. We cannot leave our Afghan civilian allies and their families behind to fend for themselves." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2021 Durbin Meets With President Biden, Democratic Lawmakers On Path To Citizenship For Undocumented Immigrants Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight I'll join a group of Democrats for a conversation with @POTUS about providing #Dreamers & other immigrants with a path to citizenship. I'll tell him exactly how I feel--it's past time that we give them the chance to become citizens of this country." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Emergency Supplemental Bill To Pay National Guard, Capitol Police Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2021 BREAKING: Senate Passes Shaheen-Ernst Bill to Protect Afghan Allies through SIV Program as Part of Supplemental Spending Bill Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 28, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see @SenatorLeahy is moving forward with this bipartisan security supplemental. The Capitol Police and National Guard units, including troops from Illinois, who protected the Capitol from insurrections on and after January 6 deserve our support." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2021 Duckworth to DoD and State: Take Swift Action to Find Alternative Employment Verification for Afghan Translators Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Date Title Politician
Aug. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Roy leads 24 colleagues in demanding Mayorkas obey SCOTUS and reinstate 'Remain in Mexico' policy Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Aug. 26, 2021 Tweet - "I am praying for the safety of our service members, US citizens, and our Afghan allies in Kabul. These acts of terror and violence cannot deter our evacuation efforts. Our troops and diplomats are doing heroic work under extremely dangerous circumstances." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Representatives Lee and Ocasio-Cortez Lead Call for an Increase in United States Refugee Admissions Programs Cap as Afghanistan Crisis Continues Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Durbin Urges Biden Administration To Take Advantage Of Parole To Expedite Evacuation Of Afghans Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Quigley Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Unbelievable that this conservative majority would so blatantly reverse themselves on a position they repeatedly upheld throughout the Trump Administration." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2021 Schneider Statement Following Briefings on Afghanistan Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy placed innocent asylum seekers in danger of assault, rape, and kidnapping. This shameful decision will bring back that grim reality. We should all be outraged." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "With this deadline fast approaching, our efforts must focus on evacuating as many people, American and Afghan, as possible. Special Immigrant Visa recipients and refugees alike must be made welcome." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2021 Durbin Meets With Afghan Community Members & Resettlement Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2021 Tweet - ""Reconciliation is not only a legitimate way to realize these long overdue measures, it may be the only way." #HomeIsHere. It's time to get this done." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 Tweet - "As we evacuate American citizens and our Afghan civilian allies, we cannot forget our nation's long and proud history of welcoming refugees. I am heartened by the number of local Illinois organizations making preparations to receive refugees. They represent the best of America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 Foster Statement on Budget Resolution Rep.Bill Foster
Aug. 23, 2021 Tweet - "We must never forget that we are a nation of immigrants. Now is the time to live up to that proud legacy and welcome Afghan refugees with open arms." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Despite the difficult situation on the ground in Afghanistan, the United States has an important responsibility to help every one our Afghan civilian allies and their families get to safety. Ending our mission must include meeting this obligation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2021 Tweet - "I commend the Biden Administration for moving swiftly to evacuate American citizens and our Afghan allies amidst an immensely challenging situation in Afghanistan. This is and must remain our top priority right now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2021 Quigley Statement on Afghanistan Evacuation Efforts Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Grace Meng (NY-06) Lead 75 Members in Bipartisan Effort to Help Afghan Allies Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of the U.S. Department of State - Wexton Urges Administration to Take Concrete Actions to Support the Relocation of At-Risk Afghan Allies Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Effort Urging Biden Administration To Immediately Evacuate SIV Applicants & Fully Implement Their SIV Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Shaheen, Ernst Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Biden Administration to Immediately Evacuate Afghan SIV Applicants & Fully Implement Recently-Passed SIV Legislation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Padilla Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants and Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Tweet - "The United States has a responsibility to evacuate our Afghan civilian allies alongside American citizens. We relied on these brave people for the entirety of our time in Afghanistan--now it is time to prove that they can rely on us." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Joins David Axelrod On The Axe Files To Discuss His Personal Story And The News Out Of Afghanistan Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Feinstein, Shaheen, Ernst, Colleagues Urge the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants and Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senator Hassan Joins Bipartisan Effort Led by Shaheen, Ernst in Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 18, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Romney Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Senator Hassan, Colleagues Join Senators Shaheen, Menendez-Led Bipartisan Letter Urging Biden Administration to Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 17, 2021 Statement on the Situation in Afghanistan Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Shaheen, Menendez Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Biden Administration to Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Letter Pressing White House for Answers on Afghanistan Evacuations Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 16, 2021 Duckworth Statement On Afghanistan Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators to Biden Administration: Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 16, 2021 Quigley Statement on Afghanistan Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Senators to Blinken: Expand Afghan Visa Eligibility for U.S. Allies Before It's Too Late Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 8, 2021 Tweet - "In the coming months, we will have a rare opportunity to pass long overdue immigration reform through the budget reconciliation process. We must take it. Everybody knows our immigration system is broken. Now is the time to fix it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Senators Urge State Department to Support LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Klobuchar Leads Colleagues in Urging Secretary Blinken to Provide Additional Support to LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "After 4 years of irresponsible leadership at @DHSgov, I had a productive conversation with @SheriffEd_HCSO, who has been nominated to lead @ICEgov. We must have leadership that will reform ICE policies & prioritize an effective, humane immigration system in line with our values." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Durbin Meets Virtually With Nominee To Lead ICE Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2021 Tweet - "Last night I had the chance to meet with @POTUS for a discussion on immigration. I made it clear that I believe the only viable option to meaningful immigration reform is through the reconciliation bill--and I will work day and night to make it a reality." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2021 Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Andy Biggs and Congressman Brian Babin Send Letter to Congressional Leaders Opposing Amnesty in Budget Reconciliation Package Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 30, 2021 Tweet - "This is great news--and something I hope to see much more of in the coming days. We cannot leave our Afghan civilian allies and their families behind to fend for themselves." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2021 Durbin Meets With President Biden, Democratic Lawmakers On Path To Citizenship For Undocumented Immigrants Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight I'll join a group of Democrats for a conversation with @POTUS about providing #Dreamers & other immigrants with a path to citizenship. I'll tell him exactly how I feel--it's past time that we give them the chance to become citizens of this country." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Emergency Supplemental Bill To Pay National Guard, Capitol Police Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2021 BREAKING: Senate Passes Shaheen-Ernst Bill to Protect Afghan Allies through SIV Program as Part of Supplemental Spending Bill Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 28, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see @SenatorLeahy is moving forward with this bipartisan security supplemental. The Capitol Police and National Guard units, including troops from Illinois, who protected the Capitol from insurrections on and after January 6 deserve our support." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2021 Duckworth to DoD and State: Take Swift Action to Find Alternative Employment Verification for Afghan Translators Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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