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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Secure the Border Act of 2023
95/100
What they said
Apr 23, 2026
The representatives oppose the Department of Homeland Security's plans to establish, operate, or expand warehouse-based immigration detention facilities, characterizing such detention as inhumane and calling for the prohibition of these facilities and detention models.
The representative's statement explicitly opposes warehouse detention facilities and calls for prohibition of such detention models. The Secure the Border Act of 2023 focuses on border wall construction and asylum restrictions, not warehouse detention. The representative voted no on passage of this bill, which is consistent with their stated opposition to DHS detention expansion—the bill does not address their stated concern and represents a different enforcement approach they oppose.
The representatives urge the Department of Homeland Security to reduce processing delays in DACA renewal applications, citing harm to beneficiaries who are losing employment and facing deportation risk due to administrative backlogs.
The statement urges DHS to expedite DACA renewal processing to prevent job loss and deportation risk for beneficiaries. The bill imposes strict border security measures and asylum restrictions without addressing DACA processing delays. The rep voted no on a bill that does not advance the administrative relief for DACA renewals the statement advocates for, and which instead tightens immigration enforcement broadly—a direction opposite to protecting DACA beneficiaries from processing backlogs.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024
85/100
What they said
Apr 23, 2026
The representatives oppose the Department of Homeland Security's plans to establish, operate, or expand warehouse-based immigration detention facilities, characterizing such detention as inhumane and calling for the prohibition of these facilities and detention models.
The statement opposes DHS/ICE warehouse detention expansion and calls for prohibition of such facilities. The bill is a DHS appropriations measure that funds ICE and other enforcement agencies. The rep's NO vote on passage is consistent with opposition to ICE detention operations — voting against DHS appropriations aligns with the stated position that detention expansion should be stopped and resources should not fund these operations. However, appropriations bills bundle multiple agencies and functions (CBP, TSA, FEMA, etc.), so the NO vote may reflect objections to other provisions beyond detention specifically, creating some ambiguity about whether the vote was driven primarily by detention concerns.
Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024
85/100
What they said
Apr 23, 2026
The representatives oppose the Department of Homeland Security's plans to establish, operate, or expand warehouse-based immigration detention facilities, characterizing such detention as inhumane and calling for the prohibition of these facilities and detention models.
The statement opposes DHS/ICE warehouse detention facilities and calls for their prohibition. The bill is a continuing appropriations measure that includes provisions prohibiting DHS from using CR funds for various immigration-related purposes, though the specific text does not explicitly detail warehouse detention restrictions. The rep's NO vote on a bill that funds DHS operations (even with some immigration-related prohibitions) is generally consistent with opposition to detention expansion, as voting against appropriations that would fund such operations aligns with the stated goal of stopping warehouse detention. However, the bill's primary purpose is broad appropriations funding rather than specifically targeting warehouse detention, creating some ambiguity about whether the NO vote was driven by the detention provisions or other aspects of the CR.
Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act
85/100
What they said
Apr 8, 2026
The members oppose the deployment of armed ICE agents to airports, characterizing it as an unprecedented action that causes chaos and fear, fails to enhance security, and serves as an intimidation tactic. They support funding TSA and other DHS components while pursuing reforms to rein in ICE and CBP.
The statement opposes ICE deployment and advocates for reining in ICE and CBP operations. The bill mandates DHS custody and deportation of non-U.S. nationals arrested for assaulting law enforcement—a measure that expands ICE enforcement authority and detention requirements. The representative's 'no' vote aligns with the stated opposition to expanding ICE's role and enforcement powers, making the vote and statement directionally consistent on the shared question of ICE's scope and authority.
The members oppose the deployment of armed ICE agents to airports, characterizing it as an unprecedented action that causes chaos and fear, fails to enhance security, and serves as an intimidation tactic. They support funding TSA and other DHS components while pursuing reforms to rein in ICE and CBP.
The statement opposes ICE deployment at airports and calls for reforms to rein in ICE and CBP while supporting TSA funding. The Secure the Border Act expands border wall construction and CBP authority but does not directly address ICE airport deployment. The representatives' no vote on a comprehensive border security bill that they viewed as harmful aligns with their stated opposition to expanding enforcement agency powers without meaningful constraints, though the bill's focus on physical barriers and CBP rather than ICE airport operations creates some indirectness in the connection.
The members oppose the deployment of armed ICE agents to airports, characterizing it as an unprecedented action that causes chaos and fear, fails to enhance security, and serves as an intimidation tactic. They support funding TSA and other DHS components while pursuing reforms to rein in ICE and CBP.
The statement opposes ICE deployment and calls for reforms to rein in ICE while supporting other DHS components. The POLICE Act expands deportation grounds for assaults on law enforcement, which aligns with the statement's concern about ICE overreach and its call for ICE reforms—a 'no' vote is consistent with opposing measures that could expand ICE's enforcement authority. However, the bill's specific focus on assault convictions is narrower than the statement's broader critique of ICE operations, and the statement does not explicitly address assault-based deportations, creating some directional ambiguity.
The members oppose the deployment of armed ICE agents to airports, characterizing it as an unprecedented action that causes chaos and fear, fails to enhance security, and serves as an intimidation tactic. They support funding TSA and other DHS components while pursuing reforms to rein in ICE and CBP.
The statement opposes ICE deployment and enforcement tactics, emphasizing concerns about lawlessness and intimidation. The bill creates new criminal penalties for fleeing Border Patrol agents near the border, which strengthens enforcement authority. The rep's NO vote aligns with the stated opposition to expansive ICE/CBP enforcement powers, though the bill addresses a narrower question (fleeing-from-law-enforcement crimes) than the statement's broader critique of ICE deployment and conduct. The consistency is directional but not on an identical specific provision.
Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024
75/100
What they said
Apr 8, 2026
The members oppose the deployment of armed ICE agents to airports, characterizing it as an unprecedented action that causes chaos and fear, fails to enhance security, and serves as an intimidation tactic. They support funding TSA and other DHS components while pursuing reforms to rein in ICE and CBP.
The statement opposes ICE deployment at airports and supports funding for TSA and DHS components while pursuing immigration reforms. The bill is a continuing resolution that funds federal agencies (including DHS/TSA) but also includes provisions limiting asylum eligibility and restricting DHS use of funds for certain immigration purposes. The rep's 'no' vote is consistent with opposition to the bill's immigration restrictions, though the vote bundles appropriations the statement supports (TSA/DHS funding) with provisions the statement opposes (asylum limits and potential ICE-related restrictions).
Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
75/100
What they said
Apr 8, 2026
The members oppose the deployment of armed ICE agents to airports, characterizing it as an unprecedented action that causes chaos and fear, fails to enhance security, and serves as an intimidation tactic. They support funding TSA and other DHS components while pursuing reforms to rein in ICE and CBP.
The statement opposes ICE deployment at airports and calls for reforms to rein in ICE while supporting DHS funding. The bill criminalizes interference with border control and enhances penalties for immigration-related crimes. The rep's NO vote aligns with the statement's skepticism toward aggressive ICE enforcement tactics, though the bill addresses a narrower question (criminal penalties for spotters and border interference) rather than the specific deployment issue. The vote reflects opposition to expanded ICE enforcement authority, consistent with the stated position on ICE reform.
Pairs with ambiguous language and high uncertainty are withheld until more data is available. Procedural, cloture, and amendment votes are excluded — they don't cleanly signal substantive support or opposition.
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Congresistas García y Ramírez se Oponen al Esfuerzo de Trump de Exigir que los Programas Head Start Sean Solo en Inglés
Position: The representatives oppose the proposed administration rule requiring Head Start programs to deliver all instruction in English regardless of children's home language or English proficiency, arguing it would undermine culturally and linguistically appropriate early education.
CHICAGO 一 Hoy, los Congresistas Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) y Delia C. Ramírez (IL-03) enviaron una carta al presidente Donald Trump en la que se oponen firmemente a la regla propuesta por su administración, que exigiría que los programas Head Start impartan toda la instrucción educativa en inglés, sin importar el idioma principal de los niños ni su nivel de dominio del inglés. Esta decisión socava el acceso a una educación de la primera infancia cultural y lingüísticamente apropiada para niños y familias en todo Estados Unidos, incluido Puerto Rico. La administración Trump está utilizando la Orden Ejecutiva 14224, “Designación del inglés como idioma oficial de los Estados Unidos”, como justificación de los cambios propuestos a la regla.
“Head Start ha reconocido desde hace mucho tiempo que los niños aprenden mejor cuando los programas educativos reflejan sus necesidades de desarrollo, sus idiomas maternos y las experiencias de sus familias. Durante décadas, los programas Head Start han apoyado el desarrollo del idioma inglés a la vez que respetan las identidades lingüísticas y culturales de las comunidades a las que sirven”, afirman los legisladores en la carta. “Exigir instrucción exclusivamente en inglés pondría en peligro estas prácticas usadas por largo tiempo y socavaría la misión del programa de promover la preparación escolar y ampliar las oportunidades educativas para los niños de familias de bajos ingresos”.
“Si bien la orden ejecutiva establece el inglés como el idioma oficial de los Estados Unidos, no exige que las agencias federales eliminen los servicios multilingües ni los enfoques educativos multilingües. Utilizar esta orden para justificar restricciones a la instrucción en el idioma materno impondría barreras innecesarias a los aproximadamente 700,000 niños pequeños y a sus familias que dependen de Head Start”, señala la carta.
La carta subraya que “si bien las consecuencias de esta propuesta se sentirían en todo el país, sus implicaciones para Puerto Rico son especialmente preocupantes dada la historia de la isla con la enseñanza del inglés impuesta por el gobierno federal. Tras la invasión de Puerto Rico por parte de Estados Unidos en 1898, las autoridades federales intentaron imponer el inglés como idioma de instrucción en las escuelas puertorriqueñas. Estos esfuerzos formaron parte de una campaña más amplia de imposición colonial y homogeneización a la que educadores, padres y comunidades puertorriqueñas se resistieron durante generaciones”.
“Aprender inglés debería abrir puertas a los niños. Nunca debería exigirles abandonar el idioma y la cultura que dan forma a quienes son”, concluyen los legisladores en la carta.
Para leer una copia de la carta, vaya a esta liga.
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Issues:ChicagoEducationPuerto Rico
García, Ramirez Oppose Trump’s Effort Requiring Head Start Programs to be English-Only
Position: Opposes a proposed federal rule requiring Head Start programs to deliver all educational instruction in English regardless of children's home language or English proficiency, and argues that the rule would undermine culturally and linguistically appropriate early childhood education.
CHICAGO 一 Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) and Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) sent a letter to President Donald Trump strongly opposing the Trump administration’s proposed rule that would require Head Start programs to deliver all educational instruction in English, regardless of a child’s primary language or level of English proficiency. This decision undermines access to culturally and linguistically appropriate early childhood education for children and families across the United States, including Puerto Rico. The Trump administration is using Executive Order 14224, Designating English as the Official Language of the United States, as justification for the proposed rule changes.
“Head Start has long recognized that children learn best when educational programs reflect their developmental needs, home languages, and family experiences. For decades, Head Start programs have supported English language development while respecting the linguistic and cultural identities of the communities they serve,” say the legislators in the letter. “Requiring English-only instruction would jeopardize these longstanding practices and undermine the program’s mission of promoting school readiness and expanding educational opportunities for children from low-income families.”
“While the executive order establishes English as the official language of the United States, it does not require federal agencies to eliminate multilingual services or educational approaches. Using this order to justify restrictions on home-language instruction would impose unnecessary barriers on the roughly 700,000 young children and their families who depend on Head Start,” the letter states.
The letter emphasizes that “While the consequences of this proposal would be felt nationwide, its implications for Puerto Rico are especially concerning given the island’s history with federally imposed English language instruction. Following the United States' invasion of Puerto Rico in 1898, federal authorities sought to impose English as the language of instruction in Puerto Rican schools. These efforts formed part of a broader campaign of colonial imposition and homogenization that Puerto Rican educators, parents, and communities resisted for generations.”
“Learning English should open doors for children. It should never require them to abandon the language and culture that shape who they are,” conclude the legislators in the letter.
A full copy of the letter can be found on this link.
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Issues:ChicagoEducationPuerto Rico
Position: The members condemn the Israeli government's treatment of Palestinian healthcare workers, call for their release from detention, demand an end to U.S. arms transfers to Israel, and urge Congress to pass the Block the Bombs Act.
CHICAGO — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), along with Congressmembers Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Summer Lee (PA-12), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released a joint statement condemning the Israeli government’s systematic persecution of Palestinian healthcare workers, and called for their immediate release from arbitrary detention.
“Over the last three years, the Israeli government has systematically destroyed the health system in Palestine, murdering at least 1,700 Palestinian doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare workers and destroying dozens of hospitals. It has arrested and arbitrarily detained hundreds of Palestinian healthcare workers, including at least 16 physicians who continue to be held in inhumane conditions. Among them is Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, whom the Israeli government has arbitrarily detained since 2024 and tortured to the point of near-death after previously murdering his son and brutally attacking his hospital,” said the Members.
“Israel’s systematic annihilation of medical facilities and healthcare workers is not an accident or unfortunate consequence of war; it is an intentional policy designed to further occupation, apartheid, and genocide against the Palestinian people. We demand the immediate release of Dr. Abu Safiya and all other arbitrarily detained healthcare workers and Palestinian prisoners. And we demand an end to U.S. arms transfers to Israel, including the Trump Administration’s latest $2.8 billion sale of bombs. Congress must block this sale and pass the Block the Bombs Act to finally end our government’s shameful complicity in Israel’s mass atrocities.”
Congressman García also recently led a letter condemning the violence by Israeli settlers, police and military in the village of al-Mughayyir in the occupied West Bank, and called for the release of Marwan Barghouti who has been detained and tortured in Israeli prison for over 20 years.
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Issues:Foreign AffairsHealth
García Leads Illinois Members in Letter Condemning Israeli Settler Violence in West Bank Village
Position: The release describes a letter from Illinois House members to the U.S. Ambassador to Israel condemning violence by Israeli settlers, police, and military in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir, criticizing continued U.S. military aid to Israel, and urging the administration to visit the village, hold a town hall, and impose sanctions and a trade ban on settlements.
CHICAGO — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) led his colleagues Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Congressmen Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) in a letter to the U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, condemning the violence by Israeli settlers, police and military in the village of al-Mughayyir in the occupied West Bank. The legislators, who represent several constituents with relatives living in the village, are calling attention to the alarming situation where recently five Palestinian residents under the age of 20 were killed, others including a nine-year old boy have been shot, and food, basic needs and even education have been restricted.
“They have destroyed homes, businesses, and farms, uprooted thousands of olive trees, stolen livestock, blocked food and other necessary supplies from entering the village, and devastated the entire local economy,” state the Members of Congress in the letter. “Those residents who are not murdered by Israeli forces are condemned to a horrific existence marked by poverty, deprivation, and terror.”
“This is not an isolated situation; it reflects an intentional policy of violence and terrorism inflicted by Israeli forces across the occupied West Bank to further the ethnic cleansing and genocide of the Palestinian people,” continues the letter. “Shamefully, the U.S. government has consistently backed this policy by continuing to provide military aid to Israel and failing to act to stop these rampant attacks. This is morally unconscionable and directly affects the U.S. citizens who live in al-Mughayyir or who (like several of our constituents) have relatives that live there.”
The Members urged Ambassador Huckabee to visit al-Mughayyir, hold a town hall with its residents, and specify concrete actions the U.S. government will take to intervene with the Israeli government. “At minimum, the Administration should follow the lead of our allies and impose sanctions and a trade ban on settlements, but much more is required to end our government’s longstanding support of the mass atrocities committed against the Palestinian people,” demand the Members of Congress in the letter.
A full copy of the letter can be found here.
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Congressman García Leads Members in Effort to Halt Relocation of National Archives Facility in Chicago
Position: Congressman García and 20 members of Congress oppose NARA's plan to close the Chicago regional archive and Federal Records Center and relocate its records, and urge the Archivist to halt the move, provide information to Congress, and reverse the decision.
CHICAGO — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) led a letter with 20 members of the U.S. House and Senate to the Archivist of the U.S. Bradford Wilson, expressing strong opposition to the announcement that the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) intends to close the regional archive facility and Federal Records Center (FRC) located in the Congressman’s district since the 1970s, despite the enormous significance of this facility and the records stored therein.
In the letter, the legislators urge Mr. Wilson to immediately halt the relocation, provide Congress with necessary information about the agency’s plans, and reverse this decision to move the more than 140,000 cubic feet of historical records. The collection stored at this facility includes records related to Abraham Lincoln, Etta James, Fred Hampton, Chicago and Regional History, African American History, the Civil Rights Movement, Native Americans, Immigration and Naturalization, the U.S. Supreme Court, and much more.
“This hasty, ill-conceived move would have profoundly harmful consequences. It could restrict access to vital records, including for federal agencies that routinely access them to carry out their mission. It would irreversibly damage staff expertise that has been built for decades around this facility and is inseparable from the collections themselves. It could even damage the records themselves, including the expansive microfilm publications stored there,” state the Members in the letter.
“People from across our region and nation visit the facility for many reasons: obtaining census and naturalization records to prove citizenship status, finding information about Great Lakes vessels on which they served, examining genealogy records to identify their ancestors, studying major historical events like the 1894 Pullman Strike and Nuremberg War Crime Trials, and much more,” they added. “The work of agencies, museums, scholars, teachers, and the public continues to depend on access to these records, which are vital to our history and NARA’s mission.”
The Organization of American Historians, Council of State Archivists, National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators, Society of American Archivists, Chicago Area Archivists, Illinois State Historical Society, and others have also expressed alarm over the closure of multiple NARA facilities and the lack of planning and consultation with local stakeholders.
Congressman García has been leading oversight efforts related to NARA’s facility closures, including by co-leading legislation to prohibit NARA from unilaterally closing its archival facilities.
Cosigners of the letter include: Senators Richard Durbin (IL) and Tammy Duckworth (IL), and Representatives Shontel Brown (OH-11), Sean Casten (IL-06), Danny Davis (IL-07), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Bill Foster (IL-11), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Lauren Underwood (IL-14).
A copy of the letter can be found here.
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Issues:ChicagoEducationImmigration
García, Ramirez Host Election Protection Roundtable with Local Advocates, Election Officials
Position: The release opposes the Trump administration's SAVE program and the presence of armed federal officials at polling locations, and calls for coordinated efforts to protect election access and prevent voter intimidation.
Chicago, IL — Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) and Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) hosted an election security and polling location safety roundtable with public officials, government agencies, community stakeholders, and other partners to discuss preparedness and coordination efforts to keep polling locations safe, secure, accessible, and free from intimidation or disruption.
The roundtable comes after months of constant threats of the presence of armed federal officials at polling locations made by the Trump administration and the recently released plan for Election Infrastructure Security by the Department of Homeland Security. Just today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration’s SAVE program, a flawed voters database that removes eligible voters from the rolls.
"We all know the lengths Trump will go to discredit our elections," said Congressman García. “But after hearing from the participants of this roundtable today, I'm confident we'll be ready for November. Every eligible citizen deserves to know when, where, and how to cast their ballot, and they should get that information from people they trust, not from Trump's lies and misinformation. While Trump and his anti-voting allies in Congress keep working to undermine confidence in our elections, Congresswoman Ramirez and I will keep working just as hard to defend them."
“In the face of an authoritarian attack on our democracy, it is up to an intergovernmental coalition to protect our elections and ensure every person’s vote is counted and represented. It is up to us to roll up our sleeves and step into the work of cooperation, organizing, and solidarity to protect our democracy,” said Congresswoman Ramirez. “Our message is clear: We will not be bullied, we will not be intimidated, and we will not let our constituents be dissuaded from exercising their constitutional rights.”
The members of Congress and organizations reminded constituents that:
In IL, you don’t need an ID if you are registered to vote.
In IL, you can vote early at any early voting site.
In IL, you can register the same day with proper identification.
You do not need to speak English to vote in any state.
You do not need to pass a test to vote in any state.
If you are in line before polling closes, you have the right to vote.
“We know this administration has consistently abused power, attacking our most basic civil rights and liberties. The ACLU has been there at every turn to push back to make sure that Illinoisans are protected and supported. Access to the ballot is no different. The Trump Administration is attempting to limit access to voting, and the ACLU is working in Illinois and across the country to empower and educate voters about their rights, to protect voting from federal interference, and to continue to show up for all Illinoisans. And, at the same time, we are making it clear to communities that their vote continues the work of standing up for our neighbors and for democracy. Each of us must vote in this election – vote for the policies we want, vote for the changes we need, and vote like our rights depend on it. Because they do,” said ACLU, Aisha N Davis.
“All eligible citizens have the right to vote, and at ICIRR we’ve long made it our mission to educate, get out the vote AND protect the rights of all voters at the polling place,” said Bassem Kawar, Sr. Director of Political Department. “Here at ICIRR, we are committed to working with our longstanding partners, many of whom are here with us today and others, to ensure the rights of all voters are respected and upheld on Election Day. We encourage people to visit the 866OURVOTE.org website or call 1-866-OUR-VOTE in advance of early voting and getting in touch with trusted election experts.”
“Election security is built into every part of our process, from our voting equipment to our well-trained Election Judges and our coordination with law enforcement and community partners,” said Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon. “Our job is to make sure every polling place is a safe and protected civic space where voters can cast their ballots without fear or intimidation, and we will be ready to deliver a secure election.”
For the Homeland Security Committee one-pager on the legality of deploying ICE agents to polling locations, CLICK HERE.
For the Know Your Rights at the Poll card, CLICK HERE.
For photos of the event,CLICK HERE.
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El Representante García se une a más de 70 legisladores de las Américas para exigir el fin de los ataques a embarcaciones y las ejecuciones extrajudiciales por parte de EE.UU.
Position: The release calls for an immediate halt to U.S. military strikes on vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, which the signers characterize as extrajudicial killings violating international law and human rights, and calls for justice for victims and transparency and accountability for these operations.
Washington, D.C. — En una acción interparlamentaria conjunta sin precedentes que reúne a más de 70 legisladores de 13 países de las Américas, incluyendo los Estados Unidos, y Puerto Rico, el Representante Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), junto con los Representantes Andre Carson (IN-07), Greg Casar (TX-35), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Summer Lee (PA-12), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-00), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), y Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) emitieron una declaración exigiendo el cese inmediato de los ataques del gobierno de Estados Unidos contra embarcaciones en el mar Caribe y el Pacífico Oriental, los cuales han provocado al menos 234 ejecuciones extrajudiciales. Asimismo, los firmantes reclaman justicia para las víctimas de estos ataques e instan a los demás gobiernos de la región a abstenerse de facilitar acciones que, según expertos jurídicos, organizaciones de derechos humanos y miembros —actuales y retirados— de las fuerzas armadas de Estados Unidos, constituyen violaciones del derecho internacional.
Los legisladores señalan que el propio gobierno estadounidense ha determinado que estas operaciones no han reducido significativamente el flujo de cocaína hacia el país. Destacan que el derecho a la vida y al debido proceso, así como las garantías frente al uso arbitrario de la fuerza, son principios fundamentales del Estado de derecho democrático. Advierten que las acusaciones de narcotráfico, por graves que sean, no anulan ni prevalecen sobre estas protecciones. Ante el anuncio de la administración Trump de continuar con estas operaciones y extenderlas a objetivos terrestres, los legisladores manifiestan su compromiso de utilizar sus “facultades legislativas y de fiscalización para promover la transparencia y la rendición de cuentas en torno a estas ejecuciones extrajudiciales”.
La declaración completa y la lista de firmantes están disponibles en este enlace.
"Donald Trump está lanzando bombas en el Caribe y el Pacífico en flagrante violación de la ley y de los derechos humanos fundamentales", afirmó el congresista Jesús "Chuy" García. "Esto no ha servido para detener el tráfico de drogas ni para aumentar la seguridad de los estadounidenses. Por el contrario, ha dejado cientos de muertos, familias destrozadas y comunidades sumidas en el miedo. Llamemos a estos ataques por su nombre: ejecuciones extrajudiciales ilegales. Me enorgullece unirme a legisladores de todo el hemisferio para oponerme a estos graves crímenes".
"Ante el silencio institucional y la censura gubernamental en Ecuador, esta coalición de parlamentarios de toda América Latina es fundamental para romper el secretismo que rodea a las operaciones encubiertas en nuestras aguas", señaló María Verónica Iñiguez Gallardo, miembro de la Asamblea Nacional de Ecuador. "Esta declaración transnacional representa un paso decisivo hacia la rendición de cuentas y la transparencia para nuestros pueblos".
“Estados Unidos debe poner fin a sus ataques en el Caribe y el Pacífico’, declaró Iván Cepeda Castro, senador de Colombia. “La lucha contra el narcotráfico no puede justificar el sacrificio de vidas humanas ni la vulneración del derecho internacional. América Latina y el Caribe deben actuar unidos para defender nuestra soberanía y el derecho de nuestra región a la paz, libre de las pretensiones de dominación hemisférica de cualquier potencia”.
“La campaña de bombardeos de Donald Trump en el Caribe y el Pacífico es a la vez criminal y cruel, y no ha contribuido en nada a hacer nuestra región más segura”, afirmó Don Davies, miembro de la Cámara de los Comunes de Canadá. “Los canadienses sabemos lo que significa ver nuestra soberanía amenazada por nuestro vecino del sur. Por ello, me solidarizo con los pueblos de todo el hemisferio en el rechazo a estas ejecuciones ilegales”.
Esta declaración ha sido apoyada por los siguientes grupos: Latin America Working Group (LAWG), Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC), Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR), Colombia Acuerdo de Paz NGO, Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, Alianza Americas, Witness at the Border, Minnesota Cuba Committee, The United Methodist Church – General Board of Church and Society, Center for Engagement and Advocacy in the Americas (CEDA), Mennonite Central Committee U.S., MADRE, Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, ImPact Coalition on Strengthening International Judicial Institutions, Andean Information Network.
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Issues:Foreign AffairsJudiciary Issues/Oversight
Rep. García Joins More Than 70 Lawmakers Across the Americas Urging an End to U.S. Boat Strikes and Extrajudicial Killings
Position: Rep. García and co-signers call for an immediate end to U.S. military strikes on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific, arguing the strikes are extrajudicial killings that violate international law and human rights, and that they have not significantly reduced cocaine flows.
Washington, D.C. — In the first joint interparliamentary action of its kind, bringing together more than 70 legislators from 13 countries across the Americas, including the United States, and Puerto Rico, Representatives Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), André Carson (IN-07), Greg Casar (TX-35), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Summer Lee (PA-12), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-00), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) issued a statement calling for an immediate end to the United States government’s attacks on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and the Eastern Pacific, which have resulted in at least 234 extrajudicial killings. In addition, the signatories call for justice for the victims of the strikes and urge all other governments of the region to refrain from facilitating what amounts to violations of international law according to legal experts, human rights organizations, and current and former members of the United States armed forces.
The legislators note that the U.S. government itself has determined that these operations have not significantly reduced the flow of cocaine into the country. They note that the rights to life and due process, as well as guarantees against the arbitrary use of force, are fundamental principles of the democratic rule of law. They warn that accusations of drug trafficking, however serious, do not circumvent or override these protections. With the Trump administration having signaled that it plans on continuing these operations and extending them to land-based targets, the legislators announce their commitment to using their “legislative and oversight authorities to promote transparency and accountability surrounding these extrajudicial killings.”
The full statement and the list of signatories are available here.
“Donald Trump is dropping bombs across the Caribbean and Pacific in blatant violation of the law and of fundamental human rights,” said U.S. Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García. "This has done nothing to stop the flow of drugs or to make Americans safer. Instead, it has left hundreds dead, families devastated, and communities in fear. Let us call these attacks what they are: illegal extrajudicial killings. I’m proud to stand with legislators from across the hemisphere in opposing these grave crimes.”
“In the face of institutional silence and government censorship in Ecuador, this coalition of parliamentarians across the Americas is essential to break the secrecy surrounding covert operations in our waters,” said María Verónica Iñiguez Gallardo, Member of the National Assembly of Ecuador. “This transnational statement is a decisive step toward accountability and transparency for our peoples.”
“The United States must end its attacks in the Caribbean and Pacific,” said Iván Cepeda Castro, Senator from Colombia. “Combating drug trafficking cannot justify sacrificing human life and overriding international law. Latin America and the Caribbean must act together to defend our sovereignty and our region’s right to peace, free from any power’s claim to hemispheric domination.”
“Donald Trump’s bombing campaign in the Caribbean and Pacific is both criminal and cruel, and it has done nothing to make our region safer,” said Don Davies, Member of the House of Commons of Canada. “Canadians understand what it means to have our sovereignty threatened by our neighbor to the South. That’s why I stand in solidarity with people across the hemisphere in opposing these lawless killings.”
The statement has been endorsed by the following organizations: Latin America Working Group (LAWG), Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC), Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR), Colombia Acuerdo de Paz NGO, Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, Alianza Americas, Witness at the Border, Minnesota Cuba Committee, The United Methodist Church – General Board of Church and Society, Center for Engagement and Advocacy in the Americas (CEDA), Mennonite Central Committee U.S., MADRE, Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, ImPact Coalition on Strengthening International Judicial Institutions, Andean Information Network.
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Issues:Foreign AffairsJudiciary Issues/Oversight
Representatives García, Hayes and Senator Booker Introduce the DIVERSIFY Act
Position: Reintroduces the DIVERSIFY Act to raise the statutory maximum of the TEACH Grant, which currently provides up to $4,000 to students preparing to teach in high-need fields, and to end annual cuts to the program. The sponsors argue a more diverse teacher workforce would improve student outcomes and make teacher preparation more affordable.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), reintroduced the Diversifying by Investing in Educators and Students to Improve Outcomes For Youth (DIVERSIFY) Act, legislation that would strengthen and expand the TEACH Grant award and help build a well prepared and diverse educator workforce.
The TEACH Grant, created in 2007, provides up to $4,000 to undergraduate and graduate students interested in becoming teachers and serving in a high-need field teaching students from low-income families. However, even when the cost of higher education has risen significantly, the statutory maximum of the TEACH grant has not changed.
“Students deserve to see their own diversity reflected in those who teach them. In Chicago, less than 50% of teachers come from diverse backgrounds while Latino and Black students make up nearly 90% of the student population. As the cost of higher education and student loan debt continue to place a growing financial burden on students, we must do more to make a career in education accessible and affordable,” said Congressman García. “Increasing the TEACH Grant will help remove financial barriers for aspiring educators, expand opportunities for students, and ensure this critical program keeps pace with the rising cost of earning a degree.”
“Every student should have the opportunity to learn from educators who understand their experiences, reflect their communities, and help them to break down negative stereotypes and biases. A diverse teacher workforce can strengthen student outcomes, improve school engagement, lower absentee and discipline rates and decrease incidents of misdiagnosis for special education,” said Congresswoman Hayes. “The DIVERSIFY Act will help encourage more individuals with multiple viewpoints and life experiences to enter the teaching profession and bring their talent back to the communities they call home. I am pleased to partner with Senator Booker and Representative García on this important legislation.”
“Teachers play an essential role in preparing the next generation, yet too many are asked to do more with fewer resources and often spend their own money to support their classrooms,” said Senator Booker. “We should be putting money back in teachers’ pockets and making it easier for those who choose a career in education to manage the cost of their own education. By doubling the TEACH Grant and ending harmful annual cuts to the program, this legislation will provide greater support to current and future educators while helping strengthen and diversify our teacher workforce. Every student deserves access to great teachers, including educators who reflect the backgrounds and experiences of the communities they serve.”
“A diverse educator workforce begins with a higher education pathway that is accessible, affordable, and designed to support the language assets of aspiring teachers. For bilingual educators, the cost of earning a bachelor’s degree can be a significant barrier to entering the profession while the demand for bilingual skillsets are needed now more than ever to serve English learners. The DIVERSIFY Act recognizes that strengthening the teacher pipeline by making educator preparation more financially accessible, this legislation can help open the door for more talented, multilingual, and diverse professionals to earn their degrees and enter the classrooms our students deserve,” said Linda Xóchitl Tortolero, CEO and President at the Latino Policy Forum.
The DIVERSIFY Act will help create a well-prepared and diverse educator workforce by:
Increasing the maximum TEACH Grant award to $8,000 per year to better reflect the rising cost of higher education and educator preparation.
Ending sequestration cuts to the TEACH Grant award, ensuring eligible students can receive the full grant amount authorized by Congress.
Eliminating the harsh loan conversion penalty which can serve as a deterrent to entering the program, and therefore teaching.
Ensuring that the TEACH Grant Program effectively covers the full cost of comprehensive preparation and reduces debt burdens by amending the program to cover the full cost of attendance, rather than just tuition, fees, and institutionally owned housing.
Requiring the Secretary of Education to provide TEACH Grant recipients who have completed their service obligation with electronic certification recognizing their completion.
Expanding TEACH Grant eligibility for early educators by allowing service in a high-need early education program to satisfy service requirements and adding early childhood education as a codified shortage subject.
Co-sponsors of this legislation include Representatives: Summer Lee (PA-12), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Lucy McBath (GA-06), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Eleanor Norton (DC-AL), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Judy Chu (CA-28), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07).
For a full list of endorsing organizations click here.
Issues:Education
Reps. García, Ramirez, Quigley, Jackson, Local Elected Officials and Immigration Advocates Call for Full Accountability for DHS Brutality and Meaningful Immigration Reform
Position: The coalition calls for accountability for federal immigration enforcement actions in Chicago, including the abolition of ICE and dismantling of DHS, and calls for a vote on the Dream and Promise Act and meaningful immigration reform.
CHICAGO — Today, Congressmembers Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), joined by a coalition of local elected officials including State Senator Celina Villanueva, State Representative Edgar Gonzalez Jr, Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya, Alderperson Michael Rodriguez, Alderperson Jessie Fuentes, and immigration advocacy organizations, including Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC), Organized Communities Against Deportations (OCAD) and The Resurrection Project (TRP), held a press conference to mark one year of resistance to Operation Midway Blitz.
The coalition called for action on immigration reform, including by forcing a vote on the Dream and Promise Act, and demanded full accountability from local and federal authorities, including the Cook County State’s Attorney, for the brutality and terror inflicted by the federal government’s immigration enforcement actions on communities throughout the region.
“A year ago, the Trump administration tried to break us and take away our dignity by sending masked federal agents into our city through Operation Midway Blitz. They failed, and instead our community came together, stood up and challenged their abuse of power,” said Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García. “One year later, we are more united than ever. But the fight is not over. Masked federal agents continue to operate in our neighborhoods, and we will keep demanding that they leave and that those responsible for their crimes be held accountable. Most importantly, we will continue fighting for meaningful immigration reform so that no community has to endure the failures of our broken immigration system again.”
"We are commemorating the one-year anniversary of Midway Blitz, when the Department of Homeland Security began a campaign of terror in Chicago. Those of us who lived through its terror are clear: DHS REMAINS the biggest threat to our collective safety," said Congresswoman Delia Ramirez. "As we regain the majority next year, our grief, our anger, and our calls for justice must move us to action that honors all those stolen from us by DHS, by holding EVERY fascist who has permitted and profited from DHS’s violence accountable, by abolishing ICE, and by dismantling DHS."
"Donald Trump's Operation Midway Blitz had one goal and one goal only: to terrorize Chicago. ICE and CBP agents didn't go after the worst of the worst, they kidnapped people off the streets, tear gassed elementary schools, and killed a father of two," said Congressman Mike Quigley. "Unfortunately, the horror of Trump's immigration policies didn't end with Operation Midway Blitz. Just last month, I attended a deportation hearing where I saw children in court without their parents, facing a language barrier, and being asked to explain why they deserve to stay in this country. This cruelty must be stopped. I'm more committed than ever to working with my colleagues and advocates to protect our immigrant neighbors and stop Trump’s DHS in its tracks before they can do any more harm."
“One year after Operation Midway Blitz, we remember the harm caused by this authoritarian operation, but we also honor the faith leaders, community organizers, attorneys, educators, and ordinary Chicagoans who stepped up to protect their neighbors and defend the values that make our city strong,” said Congressman Jonathan Jackson. “I will continue to demand accountability for the abuses inflicted on immigrants and our communities. I stand with my Congressional colleagues in renewing our call for comprehensive immigration reform rooted in the fundamental belief that every person deserves dignity, equity, and due process.”
“This week marks the one-year anniversary of Operation Midway Blitz, and Chicago residents are still reeling from the horrors our communities have been forced to face, as masked officers continue to wreak havoc across our city by taking countless residents into custody and dismantling families left and right,” said State Senator Celina Villanueva. “Since the operation was launched last September, Latino communities, especially those I represent, have lived in constant fear – afraid of leaving their homes and sending their children to school. After a year of brutalizing protestors, patrolling city streets, raiding our neighborhoods and harming our residents, it is far beyond time to demand accountability and justice from this administration, not only for Latino Illinoisans but also for everyone who has been impacted by these senseless acts of hate.”
“Operation Midway Blitz did not break our community, it strengthened our resolve. For a year, our immigrant families, neighbors, and community organizations have stood together against fear and intimidation. We will continue to defend every family and protect the welcoming spirit that defines our community,” said 22 Ward Alderperson Michael D. Rodriguez.
“Whether it be the apartment raids in South Shore, the shooting of Marimar Martinez in Brighton Park, or the murder of Silverio Villegas González, it’s been proven that ICE does NOT keep us safe - they are designed to intimidate communities of color and deport as many people as possible…Local leaders and politicians must stand with immigrants and enforce the laws and policies our communities fought for to make Illinois a welcoming place for all, said Lawrence Benitio, Executive Director, ICIRR.
“Operation Midway Blitz isn’t over - we’re still reeling from the impact of thousands of neighbors being stripped from our community. Families separated. Jobs lost. Communities destabilized. Yet, through it all, our community keeps showing up and fighting back. We refuse to let this terror be normalized,” said Any Huamami, Director of Organizing, Brighton Park Neighborhood Council.
“On this day, last year our communities were being terrorized by masked agents, kidnapped without explanation, and families have been forcibly broken by this federal administration’s immigration enforcement campaign. Last year showed us we were all at risk of being detained only based on what we look like. Unlawful arrests became the norm, but we are still here exposing those actions and reminding people that ICE is still in our communities. It is our duty to continue to be vigilant and protect each other,” said Antonio Gutierrez, Co-Founder and Strategic Coordinator, Organized Communities Against Deportations.
“Chicago's Northwest Side was one of the concentration points for Operation Midway Blitz. Local community members came together to fight back against this attack on our community as part of the statewide network of rapid responders anchored by ICIRR. Our work did not end when Midway Blitz concluded. We continue to see daily ICE abductions and assaults in our neighborhoods to this day. Community members will continue doing their part to keep us safe. It is now long overdue for police departments locally to do their job, and investigate the actions of these agents, so we can hold them to account. It's the least that our community members and neighbors who were tear gassed, pepper sprayed and faced assault and aggression from the federal government deserve,” said Pastor Juan Pablo Herrera, Board President, PLSNA.
“The fear that swept through our communities is real, but this year wasn’t defined by fear, but by the beauty and resilience of our community. The Trump administration set out to make an example of Chicago. Instead, we led by example—building a statewide coordinated response that has connected tens of thousands of community members to legal support, and a rapid response network that shows that immigrants across Illinois never stand alone, said Eréndira Rendón, Vice President of Immigrant Justice, The Resurrection Project.
Read an op-ed by Congressman García about Operation Midway Blitz, HERE.
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Issues:ChicagoCivil Rights and Women’s IssuesCriminal Justice Reform and Gun SafetyImmigrationJudiciary Issues/Oversight
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION - COPELabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC for transit workers — backs candidates supporting public transportation funding, worker protections, and collective bargaining rights.AI$7,500
2.D.R.I.V.E. - DEMOCRAT, REPUBLICAN, INDEPENDENT VOTER EDUCATION (THE PAC OF THE INTERNATIONLabor3 contributionsTrade-union PAC of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters — supports candidates backing union organizing rights, prevailing wages, and worker protections.AI$7,500
3.AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PACLabor1 contributionTrade-union PAC for commercial airline pilots — backs candidates supporting pilot workplace protections, collective bargaining rights, and aviation safety standards.AI$5,000
4.WINE AND SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEBusiness1 contributionTrade association PAC for wine and spirits wholesalers — backs candidates and policies supporting alcohol distribution, retail licensing, and industry regulatory interests.AI$5,000
5.SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION)Labor1 contributionTrade-union PAC for the Service Employees International Union — backs candidates supporting union organizing, collective bargaining, prevailing wages, and worker protections.AI$5,000
6.MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS &Labor1 contributionTrade-union PAC for the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, prevailing wages, and aerospace manufacturing jobs.AI$5,000
7.CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERSLabor1 contributionTrade-union PAC for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners — backs prevailing-wage protections, federal infrastructure funding, project labor agreements, and worker safety standards.AI$5,000
8.ALLIED PILOTS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE1 contribution$5,000
9.INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL A2 contributions$5,000
10.BROTHERHOOD OF RAILROAD SIGNALMEN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE2 contributions$5,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.THE CUSTOM COMPANIES INC.$7,500
2.ARIEL INVESTMENTS$7,000
3.CARDENAS MARKETING NETWORK$7,000
4.CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES$7,000
5.NEWSWEB CORP.$7,000
6.SELF$6,771
7.VALADEZ ELECTRICAL SERVICE LLC.$3,550
8.HITN$3,500
9.CCAO$3,500
10.GALERA FRESH$3,500
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
