Comer Reintroduces the MARINA Act to Protect Kentucky’s Marina Owners

WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) today reintroduced the Maintaining Access to Recreational Industry and Necessary Adjustments (MARINA) Act, legislation designed to provide greater transparency, predictability, and stability in fee structures for Kentucky’s marina owners. According to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study, tourism-dependent communities in Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District have seen the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) levy inconsistent, unexpected, and exorbitant fees on small business owners, particularly local marina operators.

“I am proud to reintroduce the MARINA Act. Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District is home to the largest number of marinas in the state, and these businesses are vital to our local economies. A GAO study shows Kentucky marina operators are facing inconsistent and exorbitant fees imposed by the Army Corps of Engineers without sufficient transparency or justification. I’ve used my role as Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to hold the Corps accountable. Now it’s time to pass a legislative solution to protect our marinas and ensure fees imposed on Kentucky’s small businesses are calculated fairly, consistently, and transparently,” said Congressman Comer.

Background:

The MARINA Act recognizes the role locally owned marinas have in fulfilling the Corps’ congressionally mandated mission of enhancing recreational opportunities by creating a standardized framework for calculating administrative fees and capping the amount of sales on items with a low profit margin that can be used to determine a marina operator’s annual rent to the Corps. The legislation establishes that sales of food, beverages, fuel, boats, motors, and boat lifts must be capped at one percent for calculating rental payments and ensures marina owners maintain control over their payroll. In addition, the bill defines when administrative fees may be charged, ensures they are for non-routine Corps District functions, and extends initial lease terms to 50 years and renewals to 25 years.

In February 2021, Congressman Comer highlighted the Corps’ lack of transparency and requested documents from the Corps regarding their process for calculating administrative fees across all Corps Districts to determine whether marina businesses were fully informed and not unfairly charged.

In May 2022, Congressman Comer emphasized that questions remain about the Corps’ fee policies by requesting the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a study examining these administrative fee practices to ensure all fees are being calculated fairly.


Rep. Jim Costa's Statement on the Tragic Death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota

FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement and video in light of the tragic death of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. Citizen and ICU nurse for a Veterans' Hospital, during an ICE raid in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

His statement transcribed:

"Hello, I'm Congressman Jim Costa and I have the honor and the privilege to represent the people in the 21st Congressional District in California, including the counties of Fresno and Tulare. Like most Americans, I want to ensure that we can deal with the challenges facing our nation. When President Trump took office over a year ago, he claimed that he would engage in what he called mass deportation, but to reassure Americans that it would only focus on violent criminals and serious offenders. But that's not what we've seen happening across the country in recent months with immigration and customs enforcement agents under his directive who are arresting people first and asking questions later.

And we've seen that the consequences are deadly. It's an ignoring of the Fourth Amendment in our Constitution where due process is required and where a law enforcement agency must have a court order before going to one's home and apprehending people who live there with no notice. This is not right. It's not the American way.

And what we've witnessed is U.S. citizens that have been wrongfully detained, wrongfully deported. And now we've seen men and women who have actually been killed during these ICE operations while simply trying to protect their rights and being able to protest the actions of this agency in which the law doesn't seem to apply to them.

Over the weekend, I witnessed a horrific shooting in Minneapolis. I think most Americans that have seen it would agree. Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and ICU nurse in the Veterans Hospital there, was filming with his right hand held high, his iPhone, the federal immigration enforcement efforts taking place with multiple agents. He was trying to protect a woman who they had pushed to the ground. They grabbed him — multiple agents — that not only struck him down, but killed him. And it's not an isolated incident.

This issue not only affects our immigrant community around the country, but all Americans, regardless of your political affiliation, race, your religion, or background. This is not the way due process is supposed to work in our country. When a U.S. citizen can be killed while peacefully observing federal agents attempting to apprehend individuals without an arrest warrant, no one — no one — should feel safe.

Therefore, I think Congress must pursue its ability to conduct real-time oversight of immigration and detention and enforcement because Americans want to know the answers to their questions. The Administration, I think, has tried to delay the visits to detention centers. I know I've tried to visit one and they limited my interaction. They are not practicing transparency, and clearly they're trying to hide something in terms of what's happening behind closed doors. Americans have the right to know, and Congress should do its role as oversight.

The Administration wants to claim transparency. Wonderful. Let them prove it. But yet operates in secrecy and fear — fear that is penetrating every community in America. When you shift the discussion and the narrative, you're leaving not only families in the dark, but our Representatives as well. We can’t allow agents with as little as eight weeks of police training in neighborhoods to then go out and terrorize our communities or operate without accountability.

One death at the hands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents is one too many. Congress, I think, must demand accountability and exert our constitutional oversight powers and force meaningful reform that protects people's rights, our dignity, and their safety. We must put an end to the perpetration of fear. It clearly is on the agenda as ICE pursues communities in different cities in our country. And I think that’s the bottom line."


Davids Visits Olathe Manufacturer After Helping Restore Funding for Kansas Manufacturing Program

OLATHE, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) visited an Olathe-based aerospace manufacturer to highlight the strength of Kansas manufacturing and her work to protect programs that help local businesses grow and create jobs.

The visit followed Davids’ vote to fully fund the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program, which includes Kansas Manufacturing Solutions (KMS), after the Trump Administration attempted to cut congressionally approved funding for the program last year.

“Kansas manufacturers are proving every day that when we invest in American workers and innovation, we all benefit,” said Davids. “Kansas Manufacturing Solutions helps these small and mid-sized manufacturers strengthen their operations, grow their workforce, and compete globally. I’m glad we were able to overturn extreme policies that would harm this progress, ensuring Washington doesn’t pull the rug out from under Kansas businesses and workers.”

WATCH: Davids and Tiffany Stovall, KMS, discuss the importance of domestic manufacturing

Last year, the Trump Administration cut off MEP funding, forcing KMS to lay off nearly half its staff and putting local jobs and economic growth at risk. In response, Davids introduced the Defend American Manufacturing Act, legislation to restore and protect critical funding for MEP programs — the primary source of support for KMS. Following Davids’ advocacy and bipartisan pressure from Congress, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) temporarily restored funding to the MEP program.

Manufacturing plays a critical role in Kansas’ economy, accounting for 86 percent of the state’s annual exports. In 2024, KMS helped create or retain 2,339 jobs, spurred $122 million in new investment, saved local businesses $14.3 million, and generated $328 million in sales statewide. In Kansas’ Third District alone, KMS assisted 552 manufacturers and supported more than 30,000 manufacturing employees last year.

“Kansas Manufacturing Solutions employs industry experts to provide hands-on support to manufacturers in Kansas,” said Tiffany Stovall, Chief Executive Officer, Kansas Manufacturing. “The results speak for themselves in Kansas by number of new/retained jobs, measurable company growth, and helping companies navigate uncertainties like supply chain challenges. We are so thankful for Representative Davids' support. She is a champion of manufacturing, KMS and the MEP program in every state.”


DeLauro Calls for Removal of Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary

Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro reiterated her calls for Secretary Kristi Noem to be removed as head of Homeland Security, backing impeachment to remove her if she refuses to step down.

“I have called for Kristi Noem to be removed as head of the Department of Homeland Security for months. Her tenure has been marked by failure after failure. Instead of enforcing our laws, she has lied to the American people, attacked our core values of freedom of expression and assembly, and separated law abiding families with children as young as five ending up in ICE detention facilities. Americans are now dead because of her utter failure, and communities across the nation are suffering because of terror inflicted upon them by ICE. She has completely failed as one of our nation’s top law enforcement officials. She must immediately resign or be fired, and if she is not removed, I will support moving forward with impeachment proceedings in the House of Representatives.”


Pennsylvania U.S. House Democrats to Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senators: Oppose DHS Funding Bill Without Critical Reforms

January 27, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.
— Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) led his fellow Pennsylvania U.S. House Democrats on a delegation letter to Pennsylvania’s Senators urging them both to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that does not include critical reforms. The letter was co-led by Representatives Brendan Boyle (PA-02) and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and signed by Representatives Dwight Evans (PA-03), Madeline Dean (PA-04), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), and Summer Lee (PA-12).
Last week, the entire Pennsylvania Democratic delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives voted against an appropriations bill that included funding for DHS. The final vote was 220-207, passing the House chamber with only seven Democratic votes. Congressman Deluzio’s statement following the passage of the House vote is
here
.
The letter sent to Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) by today comes as the Senate is set to vote on the spending bill that currently includes DHS funding this week.
In the letter, the
Pennsylvania House members write
,
“We urge you to oppose any legislation that provides funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without first securing meaningful, enforceable reforms to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and related DHS agency activity. The DHS Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations bill in front of the Senate for consideration this week does not include such reforms, and we urge you to oppose it. We voted against this bill last week
and ask that you do the same.”
The members continue
:
“Funding without adequate reform risks
endorsing current approaches that undermine public safety and due process, erode
American liberties, and weaken public trust.”
The full text of the letter is available
here
. The
Philadelphia Inquirer
piece about the PA Democratic Delegation letter is
here
.
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Downing Introduces Legislation to Bolster Water Infrastructure on the Fort Peck Reservation

Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) introduced a bill to reauthorize the Fort Peck Dry Prairie Rural Water System Act of 2000.

“Water infrastructure is vital to ensuring Montana’s tribal communities have the resources they need to thrive,” said Congressman Downing. “I’m proud to lead this bill in the House and work alongside Senators Daines and Sheehy to deliver for Indian Country.”

Read text of the bill here.

Background

The Fort Peck Dry Prairie Rural Water System Act of 2000 was first enacted to allow for joint management of two interconnected water systems—the Assiniboine and Sioux Rural Water System and the Dry Prairie Water System.

Congressman Downing’s bill would permit the Bureau of Reclamation to continue constructing and maintaining essential water infrastructure on the Fort Peck Reservation from December 2026 to December 2028.

Senators Daines and Sheehy introduced companion legislation earlier this month.

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Fischbach staff to hold mobile office hours in Long Prairie - Feb. 12

Staff from the Office of Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach will be holding mobile office hours in Long Prairie on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m at the Todd County Courthouse (215 1st Ave. S., Long Prairie), in the Prairie Conference Room on the top floor of the courthouse.

The congressional staff will be available to answer constituent questions and take feedback on policy issues. The Congresswoman’s office will also be able to assist constituents with issues such as passport processing, veterans’ needs, tax refunds, Social Security benefits, and also connect them with federal agencies like FEMA, FSA, and more.

For any questions regarding the mobile office hours, please call the Congresswoman’s office at 320-403-6100. For more information on Congresswoman Fischbach and her service on behalf of Western Minnesota, please visit fischbach.house.gov.

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Fischbach staff to hold mobile office hours in Wadena -  Feb. 13

Staff from the Office of Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach will be holding mobile office hours in Wadena on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m at the Wadena City Library (210 1st St. SW).

The congressional staff will be available to answer constituent questions and take feedback on policy issues. The Congresswoman’s office will also be able to assist constituents with issues such as passport processing, veterans’ needs, tax refunds, Social Security benefits, and also connect them with federal agencies like FEMA, FSA, and more.

For any questions regarding the mobile office hours, please call the Congresswoman’s office at 320-403-6100. For more information on Congresswoman Fischbach and her service on behalf of Western Minnesota, please visit fischbach.house.gov.


Fitzpatrick, Suozzi Request Meeting with President to Advance Bipartisan Immigration and Border Security Solutions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), along with his Problem Solver Caucus Co-Chair Tom Suozzi (NY-3), sent a joint letter to President Trump requesting a meeting to discuss a bipartisan solution to our country's immigration and border security challenges.

This request builds on the Co-Chairs’ ongoing efforts to advance bipartisan solutions on immigration. In July 2025, Reps. Fitzpatrick and Suozzi sent a letter to President Trump seeking a meeting to discuss opportunities for a bipartisan compromise on immigration and border security, among other priorities. They also traveled to the southern border with the Problem Solvers Caucus Immigration & Border Security Working Group in September 2025 to meet with federal immigration officials and assess conditions at the border firsthand.

The full text of the letter can be found here and below:

Dear Mr. President,

The tragedy in Minneapolis and the looming federal government shutdown demand that Congress and the White House, Democrats and Republicans, finally work together to address the immigration and border security issues that have festered for too long. Decades of legislative branch gridlock and executive branch missteps have contributed to anxiety, fear, and now anger and mistrust. Let’s seize this moment to act together, in a bipartisan manner, for the good of our nation.

Mr. President, you have had great success in securing our border. That success is now being overshadowed by the interior enforcement that has given rise to a growing rejection by the public.

We are renewing our request for an immediate meeting to share our bipartisan efforts to propose legislation to:

1. Permanently secure our border consistent with your executive actions to date;

2. Fix the broken asylum system that has been corrupted by the cartels, and other bad actors trying to profit off of the exploitation of desperate immigrants and families;

3. Provide legal protection to millions of immigrants, consistent with your admonition to use some “common sense” regarding the modernization of our legal immigration system;

4. Strengthen police-community relations by ensuring that federal law enforcement officers only engage in enforcement actions for which they are properly trained and that are consistent with their agency’s specific mission, ensuring compliance with standard law enforcement protocol, and encouraging local law enforcement to work hand in hand in cooperation with federal authorities to apprehend those who pose a public safety threat to our communities.

5. Require that all federal law enforcement-involved shooting incidents must be subject to a thorough independent investigation and an objective and unbiased review of the evidence.

If we work together, there will be dramatically less need for enforcement, and we can focus on those violent criminals that must be deported, and on the positive contributions of the millions of immigrants who work hard, raise families, work together with law enforcement, and who contribute so much to our nation, as have so many generations of immigrants who came before them.

Now is the time to come together: to lower the temperature, reject reckless rhetoric, condemn violence and hatred in all their forms, and lead with respect, restraint, and above all, humanity — for one another, and for the rights and institutions that hold our society together.

Sincerely,


Reps. Foushee, Cleaver, and Brown Introduce Prison Libraries Act to Reduce Recidivism and Expand Educational Opportunities for Incarcerated Americans

WASHINGTON, DC (January 27, 2026) — Today, U.S. Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), and Shontel Brown (D-OH) re-introduced the Prison Libraries Act to expand library resources in U.S. state and territory correctional facilities, aiming to increase educational opportunities, advance reintegration efforts, and reduce recidivism. The bill will authorize $60,000,000 over six years for state prisons to expand library resources and services to support the education and skills training of incarcerated Americans.

“Libraries give everyone the chance to learn and grow, yet many correctional facilities lack the infrastructure to provide these essential resources,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. “To reduce recidivism and support successful reintegration, our justice system must provide incarcerated individuals with ways to prepare for life after release. I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the Prison Libraries Act to help more prisons establish libraries and educational programs, giving people the necessary tools to build skills and successfully re-enter their communities.”

“America’s correctional system is far too often focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation. The Prison Libraries Act is an attempt to shift this dynamic, providing incarcerated Americans with increased access to education and skills training services that will better prepare them for reintegration into society,” said Congressman Emanuel Cleaver. “By making strategic investments in the rehabilitative components of America’s correctional facilities, we can reduce recidivism, strengthen public safety, and curtail the growing costs of our correctional system.”

“Everyone deserves to have access to learning, ideas, information and literature no matter where they are,” said Congresswoman Shontel Brown. “The Prison Libraries Act would help give incarcerated community members the resources they need to pursue knowledge and development opportunities they would not have otherwise received. When people have access to education and information, they’re better equipped to succeed when they come home, and our communities are safer and stronger.”

“Prison libraries open doors of opportunity and provide essential literacy support to address the urgent information needs of millions of incarcerated people in the United States,” said Sam Helmick, American Library Association President. “Funding from the Prison Libraries Act would expand educational services and provide incarcerated individuals with resources to build skills for employment and enable them to return to their communities better equipped for life after incarceration.”

Prison Libraries should not be treated as a privilege. They are one of the only places for people in prison to be connected to the world and intellectually stimulated. This is about the fundamental human right of all people to seek and receive information, and to access the ideas and lived experiences of others through literature; rights that are often abridged by carceral censors. We applaud Representative Cleaver for his inspiring effort to revive libraries in prisons through re-introduction of the Prison Libraries Act,” said Jonathan Friedman, PEN America’s Sy Syms Managing Director, U.S. Free Expression Programs.

Within the prison community, libraries offer escapism and a means for personal development through learning and acquiring new trades and skills that can be applied upon release. Ultimately, prison libraries are an innovative tool for rehabilitation and re-entry.

Over 600,000 individuals are released from federal and state prisons each year. Upon release, these individuals often struggle to reintegrate into their communities. This struggle is exacerbated by prisons often offering incarcerated individuals little to no educational or job training opportunities. The lack of such resourceful opportunities affects formerly incarcerated individuals' ability to find gainful employment once released and increases the likelihood of recidivism. Libraries are one of the most powerful and transformative resources against recidivism, but they tend to be substantially underutilized, scarce, insufficiently funded, and inadequately equipped with learning, training, information, and communication materials and technologies in American jails and prisons.

The Prison Libraries Act would authorize a competitive grant program for state and U.S. territory prisons to:

Offer adequate library services, including education and job training, digital literacy, career readiness programming, and computer and internet access, among other services, for free;

Invest in acquiring updated materials and equipment that reflect the prison population's interests, identities, abilities, and languages;

Expand the infrastructure of prison libraries;

Hire well-trained and qualified staff to manage libraries, their resources, and services; and

Build a collaborative relationship with respective local public libraries.

The Prison Libraries Act is endorsed by the American Library Association, Books Through Bars, Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants, DC Books to Prisons, Friends & Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library, Missouri Humanities, Missouri Prison Books, Prison Book Program, Prison Library Project at Claremont Forum, Prisoners Literature Project, Vera Institute of Justice, and Books to Prisoners Seattle.

The Prison Libraries Act is cosponsored by Representatives Ed Case (D-HI), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Cleo Fields (D-LA), Dwight Evans (D-PA), Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Hank Johnson (D-GA), Julie Johnson (D-TX), Summer Lee (D-PA), LaMonica McIver (D-NJ), Emily Randall (D-WA), David Scott (D-GA), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Lateefah Simon (D-CA), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), and Bennie Thompson (D-MS).


RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Speaks to Students at Burbank High School Model Congress Club

Above: Friedman speaks to a classroom of students in Burbank High School.

BURBANK, CALIFORNIA — U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) spoke to more than 40 students assembled for a meeting of Burbank High School’s Model Congress school club. Friedman discussed her path and experience in public service, her current legislative work in Congress, and answered student questions.

“Civics education is deeply important to the future of our country, and I applaud these students for getting involved and becoming active citizens who will help drive our country forward,” said U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30). “I am always happy and honored to be a resource and advocate for anyone with questions on government and public service, and I can’t wait to see what these students accomplish in the future.”

Friedman has made it a priority to uplift Los Angeles’ youth. She offers paid internships that help expose college students to government and policy work, building skills that support their future career endeavors. Last November, she toured My Friend’s Place and highlighted local efforts to combat young adult homelessness, and she has also been a long-time advocate of additional resources to support foster age youth.

Below: Friedman with Burbank High School students.

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Congressman Fry, President Trump Deliver $10.8 Million in Funding for South Carolina’s Seventh District

WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump has signed the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026 and the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026 into law. These bills included $10,872,512 of funding secured by Congressman Russell Fry for the Seventh District of South Carolina.

The funding will be distributed across nine key projects designed to enhance public safety and strengthen essential services in the Seventh District.

Chesterfield County will receive $3,943,978 for the Radio Improvement Project to modernize law enforcement communications, transitioning agencies to the Palmetto 800 Statewide radio network and improving coordination across over 800 square miles of rural territory.

The City of Florence will receive $2,250,000 for the Pee Dee Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant to increase capacity, improve redundancy, and maintain water supply during severe weather, ensuring hospitals and critical infrastructure continue operating during emergencies.

Francis Marion University will receive $754,500 for Campus Police security improvements, updating communications and surveillance systems to protect students, faculty, and the surrounding community.

The City of Hartsville Police Department will receive $360,106 for equipment and vehicles, including new cruisers, radar systems, and public safety tools, modernizing operations and enhancing officer readiness.

Horry County will receive $523,740 for enhancing emergency communications among coastal partners to connect CAD systems across multiple counties, improving response times and interagency coordination for first responders.

The Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office will receive $868,040 for technology and equipment upgrades to modernize records, dispatch, and jail management systems, replace aging vehicles, and equip deputies with body cameras and other technology to enhance public safety.

The City of Marion Police Department will receive $105,000 for a gunshot detection system, enabling law enforcement to respond more quickly and accurately to gun violence incidents in the community.

Marion County will receive $567,148 for countywide TDMA capable radios, equipping deputies with secure, interoperable communications to improve response times and coordination during emergencies.

The Town of Pawleys Island will receive $1,500,000 for storm drainage improvements in the Bird’s Nest neighborhood to address chronic flooding, improve pedestrian access, and protect water quality in an ecologically sensitive coastal area.

“This funding is a major win for the Seventh District and a direct investment in public safety, infrastructure, and quality of life across our communities,” said Congressman Fry. “From modernizing law enforcement communications and equipment to improving water infrastructure, these projects meet real needs on the ground. I’m grateful to President Trump for signing these bills into law and proud to have worked to secure resources that will keep our communities safer, more resilient, and better prepared for the future.”

Previously, Congressman Fry secured $2.65 million in federal funding for two critical public safety projects in South Carolina’s Seventh Congressional District — including $2,487,375 million for the Cheraw Fire Station Replacement Project and $150,000 for upgrades to the Lake View Police Department.


Goldman, Members of Congress Seek Emergency Court Intervention in Neguse et al. v. ICE et al. to Restore Congressional Oversight at ICE Detention Facilities

Emergency Motion Filed After ICE Denies Minnesota Delegation Access to Facility, Citing Reinstated Policy in Secret Memo Issued by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (NY-10) and twelve Members of Congress filed an amended complaint and emergency motion today seeking a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to restore their right and duty to conduct oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities.

In a joint statement, the plaintiffs said, “The Trump administration is using billions of taxpayer dollars to carry out a violent and lawless immigration agenda with virtually no transparency or accountability. This is not only deeply dangerous — it is an affront to the rule of law and to our constitutional duty as Members of Congress. 2025 marked the deadliest year for those in ICE custody in more than two decades, with record detentions and mounting reports of abuse and inhumane conditions. We can’t turn a blind eye. We are returning to court to restore congressional oversight and hold this administration accountable to the American people.”

The latest filing in Neguse et al. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement et al. comes after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unlawfully tried to restrict members of Congress from conducting unannounced oversight visits at ICE detention facilities, directly interfering with Congress’s right and duty to investigate conditions, ensure compliance with the law, and respond to rising reports of abuse and violence inside detention centers.

After the court preliminarily blocked the policy in December 2025, and following the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by a federal agent in Minnesota, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem secretly reinstated the requirement through a previously undisclosed memorandum. The memo came to light only after multiple members of Congress were denied entry to an ICE facility in Minnesota despite presenting a valid court order.

This filing adds Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) as a plaintiff in the case, after she was denied access to conduct lawful oversight at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minnesota.

Other plaintiffs include Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse; Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat; Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Rep. Bennie G. Thompson; Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Rep. Jamie Raskin; House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Rep. Robert Garcia; House Homeland Security Committee Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Ranking Member Rep. J. Luis Correa; Rep. Jason Crow; Rep. Veronica Escobar; Rep. Jimmy Gomez; Rep. Raul Ruiz; and Rep. Norma Torres.

Read the amended complaint HERE and the emergency motion HERE.

The TRO asks the court to enforce the law by stopping DHS and ICE from obstructing oversight and restoring Congress’s ability to inspect detention facilities in real time. Without unannounced access, members cannot verify how taxpayer dollars are being spent, ensure people in government custody are treated humanely, or prevent agencies from concealing unlawful conditions before inspections occur.

The Members of Congress are represented in this suit by Democracy Forward Foundation and American Oversight.

“The Trump-Vance administration is trying to keep Americans from seeing what is really happening at these detention facilities to avoid accountability. We cannot avert our eyes, and our clients are entitled to use the levers of oversight that we have to get to the truth,” said Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward. “People – regardless of citizenship or immigration status – are being swept up in reckless raids, detained in overcrowded facilities, denied medical care and access to counsel, and, in some cases, dying in government custody. We are back in court because the administration continues to deny access to members of Congress from conducting essential oversight at a time when it is most needed.”

“The public has repeatedly witnessed the deadly consequences of ICE’s lawless conduct on American streets and learned of the abhorrent abuses inside its detention facilities,” said Chioma Chukwu, Executive Director of American Oversight. “Enough is enough. Deliberately blocking Congress from exercising its lawful oversight authority to evade accountability is indefensible. Real-time inspections are the only way to shed sunlight on the increasingly dangerous and inhumane conditions in ICE facilities. Congress’s right to conduct them must be restored immediately so lawmakers can do their jobs and prevent the administration from abusing, harming, and killing more people.”

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ICYMI: Rep. Jimmy Gomez Hosts ICE Legal Observer Workshop Amid Escalating Immigration Raids and Deadly Federal Enforcement

LOS ANGELES, CA — Yesterday, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), in partnership with the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic, hosted a Legal Observer Information Session in Downtown Los Angeles to educate community members on how to safely and effectively document immigration enforcement actions and protect their First Amendment rights.

The training comes amid a sharp escalation in immigration raids across Los Angeles and the country, and follows the recent killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, both of whom were acting as legal observers when they were shot and killed by federal agents.

“Legal observers play a critical role in our democracy,” said Rep. Gomez. "If Donald Trump and Republicans in power see an opportunity to lie about the facts of an incident, we've already seen that they will. Legal observers are there to make sure the truth is preserved, and the facts are not swept under the rug.”

During the session, attorneys and law students from the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic walked attendees through best practices for observing immigration enforcement actions, how to document interactions without interfering or escalating, and how to protect themselves and others while exercising their constitutional rights.

The event drew community organizations, nonprofit partners, and concerned residents seeking tools to protect their neighbors as enforcement activity intensifies.

The Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic has served nearly 15,000 noncitizen clients and trains law students to provide free immigration legal services to East Los Angeles communities.

Rep. Gomez emphasized that this training is only the beginning, and that additional community-facing events are planned as his office continues pushing for oversight, accountability, and an end to Donald Trump's unchecked national police force that puts lives at risk.


Congressman Jimmy Gomez Recognizes El Sereno Student As 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winner for 'Know Your Rights' App

Julian with Rep. Gomez (center) and family

LOS ANGELES, CA — Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) today recognized Julian Miramontes, an eighth-grade student at El Sereno Middle School, as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 34th District, honoring his app “Know Your Rights / Conozca Sus Derechos,” which helps immigrant families understand their legal rights during immigration enforcement encounters.

Julian developed the app after witnessing the fear and uncertainty immigration raids created in his community. Designed to be simple and accessible, the app provides guidance on what to do and what rights individuals have when confronted by immigration authorities.

"I chose Julian as the 2025 Congressional App Challenge winner for developing an app that teaches our community their rights," said Rep. Gomez. "When an 8th-grade student steps up to protect his community, it reminds us all that what’s happening in America right now isn’t normal."

Congressman Gomez invited Julian to his downtown Los Angeles district office, where Julian demonstrated how the app works and discussed what inspired him to create it. The meeting followed a surprise Zoom call earlier this month in which Congressman Gomez personally informed Julian that he had won the district’s Congressional App Challenge.

“I saw the effects these immigration raids were having on the community, and I wanted to create a resource that was easily accessible, so people could know their rights in this country," said Julian. "I wanted to help my community in a good way."

The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide competition created by the U.S. House of Representatives to encourage students to learn computer science and develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. Winning apps from each congressional district are eligible to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol, and winners are invited to Washington, D.C. to meet fellow student innovators from across the country.


Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Calls for the Immediate Resignation of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Reiterates Calls for Independent Investigation into the Actions of ICE

“The tragic events of this weekend and the Secretary's continued refusal to take responsibility for the rogue and indiscriminate actions of an agency under her supervision require accountability. For this reason, I am calling for Secretary Noem to resign and reiterate my earlier calls for an independent and thorough investigation as well as an immediate end to ICE's heavy handed enforcement tactics.”

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"Los trágicos eventos de este fin de semana y la continua denegación de la secretaria a asumir responsabilidad por las acciones descontroladas e indiscriminadas de una agencia bajo su supervisión requieren rendición de cuentas. Por esta razón, pido la renuncia de la secretaria Noem y reitero mis llamados para una investigación independiente y exhaustiva, así como el fin inmediato de las tácticas agresivas de ICE.”


Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Supports Impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

Contact: Alexis Torres

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced his support for impeachment articles against U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem.

“Secretary Noem’s continued refusal to take responsibility for the rogue and indiscriminate actions of an agency under her supervision requires accountability,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “Her cruel and incompetent leadership, which this Administration continues to condone, has resulted in the murder of two American citizens, illegal operations in South Texas and across the country, and the misuse of taxpayer dollars. For this reason, I have called on Secretary Noem to resign. If she fails to do so of her own accord, then Congress must act.”

The U.S. Constitution grants Congress sole authority on impeachment. Joining more than 100 of his House colleagues, Congressman Gonzalez is now a cosponsor of three articles of impeachment that were formally introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02):

Obstruction of Congress

Secretary Noem violated her constitutional oath and refused to comply with the law that prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from preventing a Member of Congress from entering a DHS facility used to detain undocumented immigrants.

Violation of Public Trust

Secretary Noem has repeatedly violated the Immigration and Nationality Act, the First and Fourth Amendments of the United States Constitution. She’s also broken due process by directing ICE to conduct warrantless arrests and use violence against U.S. citizens and lawful individuals.

During Secretary Noem’s “Operation Midway Blitz” in Chicago, federal agents used excessive force, in some cases injuring or killing residents. Federal agents used military-style tactics to raid an apartment building in South Shore, detaining U.S. citizens for hours without warrants or reason for arrest. These dangerous actions have continued in cities across the country, including in Minneapolis, where Renee Nicole Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti were shot and killed without justification.

Self-Dealing

Secretary Noem has misused her position for personal gain while inappropriately using $200 million taxpayer dollars to fund an ad campaign for ICE recruitment. She bypassed the normal competitive bidding process to award a contract to a firm called Strategy Group. Strategy Group was formed just days before the award and is run by the husband of senior DHS official Tricia McClaughlin, a close friend of Secretary Noem.


Goodlander Calls for Immediate Removal of Secretary Kristi Noem

Concord, N.H. – Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, a former intelligence officer in the United States Navy Reserve, joined 14 fellow Democratic veterans in calling for a stand down of ICE and CBP interior operations following the second killing by federal agents of an American citizen in Minnesota.

Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander joined Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA), Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Rep. Gil Cisneros (D-CA), Rep. Herb Conaway (D-NJ), Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), Rep. Chris DeLuzio (D-PA), Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY), Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), Rep. Derek Tran (D-CA) and Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA) to issue the following statement:

“As veterans, we are outraged and horrified by the killing of a second civilian in Minneapolis by federal agents in less than three weeks. Border Patrol agents shot and killed 37-year-old American citizen Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse at a VA hospital. Video footage and eyewitness accounts of this incident are deeply disturbing and raise serious questions about the use of force.

“This tragic killing comes on the heels of the fatal shooting of Renée Good earlier this month, and multiple other documented incidents of civil-rights abuses and excessive enforcement by ICE and CBP in Minnesota -— demonstrating a pattern of misconduct that has fractured trust and terrified communities.

“In the military, when preventable deaths occur, leaders stand down operations to review/change policies, reassess missions, retrain personnel, and implement stronger safety protocols. The Department of Homeland Security must do no less. Our communities are less safe, and tensions have reached a boiling point.

“For these reasons, we call for an immediate stand down of ICE and CBP interior enforcement operations and demand the resignation of the Secretary of Homeland Security. Current leadership has failed to protect civil liberties, ensure accountability, or maintain the public trust.

“We also demand full, transparent, independent investigations into these deaths and abuses, and decisive steps to prevent further civilian killings at the hands of federal agents.”

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Grothman Reintroduces the Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has reintroduced the Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act. This legislation would strengthen social safety net programs and ensure their availability for U.S. citizens by preventing non-citizens from receiving federal welfare benefits, including Social Security and Medicare, by establishing strict verification measures, requiring benefit-administering entities to verify individuals through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Social Security Administration (SSA).

It is estimated that this legislation would save taxpayers $125 billion in the first year alone, doubling the estimated $60 billion in savings when the legislation was previously introduced. The sharp increase in projected savings reflects the long-term damage caused by the Biden administration’s open-border policies, which significantly expanded improper access to taxpayer-funded benefits.

This bill is cosponsored by Representatives Lauren Bobert (R-CO), Nancy Mace (R-SC), and Scott Perry (R-PA).

“Under the previous administration, President Biden pursued a reckless open-border agenda that resulted in 8.7 million illegal border crossings nationwide,” said Congressman Grothman. “The scale of illegal immigration exceeded the population of 36 states and overwhelmed Border Patrol, American cities, and local communities, while putting American citizens at risk.

“When I first introduced this legislation, it was estimated to save taxpayers about $60 billion. Today, after years of failed Biden-era border policies, that number has doubled to $125 billion, which shows how badly the system was mismanaged and how much this commonsense policy fix is needed.

“Now, under President Trump’s leadership, Congress has an opportunity to reverse that damage by protecting benefits for U.S. citizens, restoring integrity to our immigration system, and ensuring the safety net remains a hand up, not a handout.”

“The ‘Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act’ would save over $125 billion in the first year by ending noncitizen access to welfare, according to our research. Representative Grothman’s bill provides a better long-term strategy to support immigrant self-sufficiency and protect taxpayers than any other alternative. It’s high time that the government build a big beautiful wall around the welfare state.” – Alex Nowrasteh Senior Vice President for Policy, Cato Institute

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“Casework On Your Corner” Comes To New Britain

NEW BRITAIN, CT – Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) announced the expansion of her “Casework on Your Corner” (COYC) program with a new location in New Britain. This is the fourth location to be added, with monthly events already happening in Danbury, Meriden and Simsbury. With her district office in Waterbury, COYC brings staff to various locations to assist constituents.

The first event in New Britain will be held on Thursday, January 29th, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at New Britain City Hall, 27 W. Main Street, Room 201. Caseworkers will be on-site to help residents with issues involving federal agencies.

“Too often, people do not know where to turn when they need help navigating government agencies. With a district of 41 cities and towns, Casework on Your Corner is about meeting people where they are,” said Congresswoman Hayes. “By bringing casework to the community, we are making our office more accessible, more responsive, and more accountable to the people we serve.”

Since coming to office, we have closed more than 439 cases for constituents in New Britain and helped to return over $3,589,522 from the federal government to New Britain residents. Hosting “Casework on Your Corner” in New Britain further strengthen this work and expands our services to constituents.

Our office is available to help with Social Security Administration (SSA), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Internal Revenue Services (IRS), U.S. Department of State (DOS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Postal Service (USPS) or any federal issue.

If constituents have questions about “Casework on Your Corner,” our office is available at 860-223-8412. For a full list of 2026 Casework on Your Corner” dates across the Fifth District, please click here.

What constituents are saying about “Casework on Your Corner”:

"Congresswoman Hayes’ staff were wonderful in helping me on an issue with Social Security. After my dad passed away, I spent nine months trying to get the last payment that was owed to his estate. Congresswoman Hayes’ office reached out and got the payment released within a few days” – Aileen, New Britain

"My wife and I had not been able to get an explanation from the IRS as to why our tax refund had been delayed beyond the expected time frame. I reached out to Congresswoman Hayes’ office and a caseworker provided a clear answer resolving the problem in a very timely manner.” - John, New Britain

"I want to thank Congresswoman Hayes and her staff for interceding on my behalf in regards to my USPS retirement process. Without their help, I do not think my retirement would have resolved itself in the manner it did. Most appreciated, thank you.” – Sharon, New Britain

2026 New Britain "Casework on Your Corner" Dates

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RELEASE: HILL, COSTA, DAVIDS, DAVIS, MILLER, MOORE INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO BOOST TICKET TO WORK AWARENESS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02), Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21), Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03), Rep. Donald Davis (NC-01), Rep. Max Miller (OH-07), and Rep. Blake Moore (UT-01) introduced the bipartisan Ticket to Work Advertisement Act to increase awareness of an existing program that helps Americans with disabilities access job training, employment services, and support without risking their benefits.

Rep. Hill said, “Nearly two-thirds of eligible beneficiaries have no idea the Ticket to Work program exists. That is unacceptable. This commonsense bill improves outreach so people who want to work know what options are available to them, without adding new spending or growing government. I am proud to co-lead this bipartisan effort to correct the Social Security Administration’s failure to adequately communicate and promote this important program and support greater opportunities and independence for people with disabilities.”

“I’m proud to co-lead this bipartisan legislation to ensure people receiving Social Security disability benefits are aware of the Ticket to Work program,” said Rep. Costa. “Far too many individuals with disabilities across the San Joaquin Valley and the nation are unaware of the employment services readily available to them. This bill will strengthen outreach from the Social Security Administration and will allow beneficiaries to explore work opportunities without risking their benefits."

Rep. Sharice Davids said, “Far too often, people who want to work and gain more independence don’t have clear information about the support available to them. This bipartisan bill makes sure Social Scurity actually reaches out to beneficiaries and clearly explains their options, so Kansans with disabilities can explore work and career opportunities without fear of losing the benefits they depend on. By improving awareness, we can help more families build financial stability and dignity through work — without adding cost or bureaucracy. I am glad to work with my Republican colleague, Representative French Hill, on this effort.”

The Ticket to Work program opens doors for eastern North Carolinians and others across the nation by offering training that leads to meaningful new careers and economic stability for their families,” said Congressman Don Davis. “True potential is unlocked when eligible participants know how to access these impactful training opportunities.”

“Too many Americans with disabilities who want to work and achieve financial independence simply don’t know the Ticket to Work program exists,” said Congressman Max Miller. “This legislation takes a simple, common-sense step to change that by requiring regular outreach, so eligible beneficiaries are aware of the opportunities and support available to them. Ticket to Work empowers Americans to pursue meaningful employment without risking their benefits, and increasing awareness will help more people gain independence, dignity, and a stronger future. I’m proud to cosponsor this bill to make sure no one is left in the dark about a program designed to help them succeed.”

Rep. Moore said, “The Ticket to Work program exists to give disability beneficiaries access to free vocational rehabilitation, employment, and other work-related support services while maintaining their benefits. Unfortunately, many of the people who could benefit the most from this program don’t know that it exists. I’m excited to work with my friend Chairman French Hill to introduce the Ticket to Work Advertisement Act to require regular advertising for the program, bringing awareness to the opportunities and support available to SSDI beneficiaries.”

Background:

The Ticket to Work (TTW) program was created with bipartisan support as part of an effort to promote work amongst those who receive Social Security disability benefits, such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

The Ticket to Work Advertisement Act requires the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) to advertise the TTW program to beneficiaries at least every six months. SSA has 12 months for implementation.

Increasing awareness of the TTW program is a straightforward, cost-effective step toward improving the TTW program’s impact. Ensuring consistent SSA outreach will help beneficiaries understand and access the opportunities they have and deserve.

What is the Ticket to Work Program?


Pennsylvania U.S. House Democrats to Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senators: Oppose DHS Funding Bill Without Critical Reforms

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) led his fellow Pennsylvania U.S. House Democrats on a delegation letter to Pennsylvania’s Senators urging them both to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that does not include critical reforms. The letter was co-led by Representatives Brendan Boyle (PA-02) and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and signed by Representatives Dwight Evans (PA-03), Madeline Dean (PA-04), May Gay Scanlon (PA-05), and Summer Lee (PA-12).

Last week, the entire Pennsylvania Democratic delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives voted against an appropriations bill that included funding for DHS. The final vote was 220-207, passing the House chamber with only seven Democratic votes. Congressman Deluzio’s statement following the passage of the House vote is here.

The letter sent to Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) by today comes as the Senate is set to vote on the spending bill that currently includes DHS funding this week.

In the letter, the Pennsylvania House members write, “We urge you to oppose any legislation that provides funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without first securing meaningful, enforceable reforms to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and related DHS agency activity. The DHS Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations bill in front of the Senate for consideration this week does not include such reforms, and we urge you to oppose it. We voted against this bill last week and ask that you do the same.”

The members continue: “Funding without adequate reform risks endorsing current approaches that undermine public safety and due process, erode American liberties, and weaken public trust.”

The full text of the letter is available here. The Philadelphia Inquirer piece about the PA Democratic Delegation letter is here.

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John Fetterman said he won’t vote against DHS funding. Every House Democrat from Pa. is urging him to change his mind

Originally published in The Philadelphia Inquirer

Written by Aliya Schneider

All seven Democratic members of the U.S. House representing Pennsylvania cosigned a letter to Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick on Tuesday calling on them to vote against funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees both ICE and the Border Patrol.

The letter, which was first obtained by The Inquirer, comes a day after Fetterman, their Democratic colleague, said he would not vote against funding the agency, which could trigger a partial government shutdown.

“We urge you to stand with us in opposing any DHS funding bill that does not include critical reforms,” the lawmakers said in the letter, delivered Tuesday. “We look forward to working together to advance legislation that both keeps our nation secure and upholds our fundamental values.”

The effort was led by U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio, whose Western Pennsylvania district includes parts of Allegheny County. Deluzio has been floated in Democratic circles as a potential primary challenger to Fetterman in 2028.

Deluzio was joined by Democratic U.S. Reps. Brendan Boyle and Dwight Evans, who represent Philadelphia, as well as U.S. Reps. Madeleine Dean, Mary Gay Scanlon, and Chrissy Houlahan, whose districts include the Philadelphia suburbs. U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, a progressive Democrat whose district includes Pittsburgh, also signed the letter.

Boyle, another potential contender for Fetterman’s seat and the dean of the delegation, said in a statement that “ICE is currently operating like a lawless, out-of-control agency.”

“We cannot send it another blank check,” he added.

The House Democrats urged the senators to vote against any bill that funds the department “without first securing meaningful, enforceable reforms to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and related DHS agency activity.”

Fetterman spoke out against ICE’s operation in Minneapolis and called for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s firing on Tuesday but said he “will never vote to shut our government down, especially our Defense Department.” He said that allowing a partial shutdown would not defund ICE, since the agency was granted $178 billion in funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which he did not support.

“I reject the calls to defund or abolish ICE,” Fetterman said Monday. “I strongly disagree with many strategies and practices ICE deployed in Minneapolis, and believe that must change.”

He said he wants “a conversation” about the DHS appropriations bill and supports taking it out of the spending package, but said “it is unlikely that will happen.”

McCormick, a Republican, affirmed his support for Border Patrol and ICE on Sunday while also calling for “a full investigation into the tragedy in Minneapolis.”

Only a handful of House Democrats — none of whom represent Pennsylvania — joined Republicans last week in passing a bill to fund DHS. It was sent to the Senate as a package with other appropriations bills.

“We voted against this bill last week and ask that you do the same,” the lawmakers say in the letter. “Funding without adequate reform risks endorsing current approaches that undermine public safety and due process, erode American liberties, and weaken public trust.”

After a second U.S. citizen was fatally shot by ICE in Minneapolis over the weekend, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) said Democrats would not vote for the forthcoming appropriations legislation if funding for DHS is part of it.

Democrats have pushed for provisions in the spending bill to increase training for ICE agents, to require warrants for immigration arrests, to require agents to identify themselves, and for Border Patrol to stay on the border instead of helping ICE elsewhere.

Upward of 150 protesters gathered in front of Fetterman’s Philadelphia office in the cold on Tuesday to urge him to vote against the funding. One protester held a sign saying “listen to your wife,” referencing Gisele Fetterman, who was undocumented as a child before becoming a citizen and posted on X for the first time in nearly a year on Sunday to speak against ICE.

“Sen. Fetterman, we’re here to remind you: You work for us in Philadelphia. We don’t want ICE in Pennsylvania,” Tiffany Chang, an Asian and Pacific Islander Political Alliance activist, said into a microphone.

“We want ICE out of the government spending bill,” Chang added. “So today, we need everyone listening to tell Sen. Fetterman: ‘Vote no on funding an agency that kills with impunity.’”

After the protest, participants said they did not feel that Fetterman was listening to his constituents.


All seven Pa. House Democrats now signed onto Noem impeachment articles

Originally published in The Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Written by Ian Karbal

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan announced she’s supporting the effort to remove Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

She now joins all six other Pennsylvania Democrats in the U.S. House who had already signed on as co-sponsors of impeachment articles.

The articles were filed earlier this month by Illinois Rep. Robin Kelly, whose district includes parts of Chicago. The city dealt with heavy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol activity last year, including the deployment of a Blackhawk helicopter in a heavily criticized apartment complex raid.

Democratic support for impeaching Noem has gained momentum since the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis Saturday by federal agents. Earlier Tuesday, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said the caucus will move forward with impeachment unless Noem resigns or is fired by President Donald Trump.

Democrats do not have the majority necessary to initiate impeachment proceedings without Republican support. The GOP holds a five-seat advantage. The effort would need a two-thirds vote in the Senate to convict.

Noem has come under heavy criticism as the head of the agency responsible for immigration enforcement. Last year, ICE detained more than 170 American citizens, killed five people in shootings, and had 32 people die in their custody. Lawsuits have also been filed over ICE’s aggressive deployment of crowd control methods, like the use of tear gas and physical force, against protesters and journalists. Immigration agents have also been photographed pointing firearms at protesters.

Noem was also quick to characterize two citizens killed by federal agents in Minnesota, Pretti and Renee Good, as “domestic terrorist[s]” engaging in violence against officers. She made similar comments within hours after each respective shooting, before any investigations were completed, despite widely-circulated videos appearing to contradict her claims.

Trump reportedly met with Noem and her senior advisor, Corey Lewandowski, for two hours on Monday evening as backlash grew against ICE tactics in Minneapolis and DHS’ characterization of shooting victims as domestic terrorists. According to a CNN report, neither Noem’s nor Lewandowski’s jobs were threatened.

The meeting followed the demotion of Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino. He had become the face of some of the agency’s most aggressive crackdowns in Democrat-led cities across the country, like “Operation Midway Blitz” in Chicago and “Operation Metro Surge” in Minneapolis.

Noem is scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee in March.

As it stands, Pennsylvania’s 10 Republican U.S. House members have been generally supportive of the Trump administration’s deployment of federal immigration agents in American cities far from the border. But, support has been fraying since the back-to-back shootings in Minneapolis.

Speaking on Newsmax Tuesday, Rep. Dan Meuser (R-09) said, “We’ve had some tragic situations that occurred out in Minneapolis.” But, he also claimed the blame should be on “the fact that Biden let in 20 million illegals” and local Democratic leaders who he says “demonized ICE.”

Several others have grown more cautiously critical.

Shortly before the shooting, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-01) told the New York Times he’d like ICE to show “more compassion and empathy in enforcement.” On Tuesday, he co-authored a bipartisan letter to Trump calling for comprehensive immigration reform, including offering “legal protection to millions of immigrants.”

Reps. Ryan Mackenzie (R-07) and Lloyd Smucker (R-11) have called for investigations into Saturday’s shooting.

In the U.S. Senate, Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman has added himself to the growing chorus calling for Noem’s removal.

“President Trump: I make a direct appeal to immediately fire Secretary Noem,” he said in a statement issued Tuesday. “Americans have died. She is betraying DHS’s core mission and trashing your border security legacy. DO NOT make the mistake President Biden made for not firing a grossly incompetent DHS Secretary.”

It’s a reversal for Fetterman, who voted to confirm Noem to her position last January and has been one of the staunchest Democratic supporters of the administration’s immigration agenda. He has, however, broken with his party’s calls to block funding for DHS. The move would risk a partial government shutdown, an outcome Fetterman said he wants to avoid.

A spokesperson for Fetterman did not immediately respond to a question about whether he would support Noem’s impeachment.


Hoyer Statement in Observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement in observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day:

"Today, I join in observing International Holocaust Remembrance Day. We cannot afford to forget what Allied troops saw when they liberated the Nazi death camps eighty-one years ago. The Nazis' industrial murder of 6 million Jews and millions of other victims revealed the darkest side of humanity.

"That oppression did not begin in the camps, however. First, Jews were removed from the civil service, universities, and other institutions. Then, they were stripped of their rights and their property. Eventually, the Nazis confined them to Ghettos. Finally, the Nazis marched innocent men, women, and children through the gates of Auschwitz, Dachau, Treblinka, and more than a thousand other camps across Europe. That evolution of hatred that led to their murder coincided with the death of democracy in Germany.

"At a time when the number of living Holocaust survivors grows ever smaller and the ranks of those who deny the Holocaust and glorify those who perpetrated it sadly grow larger, we each have a duty to combat antisemitism whenever and wherever it appears. We must remember that the Holocaust was borne not only of the Nazis' virulent fascist ideology but also the world's failure to stop it from spreading. Above all else, we must resolve never to see that tragedy repeated."


Huffman, Van Hollen Introduce Bicameral Resolution Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) introduced a bicameral resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup and its immense contributions to protecting oceans and waterways worldwide. Launched in 1986 by the Ocean Conservancy, this annual event has mobilized 19 million volunteers to remove more than 400 million pounds of trash from beaches and waterways across 155 countries and 33 states in the United States. The International Coastal Cleanup also produces one of the largest citizen science datasets, which has been used in 43 peer-reviewed studies of marine trash pollution.

“For 40 years, the International Coastal Cleanup has proven that when our communities come together, we can make a real difference in protecting our oceans and waterways. With 19 million volunteers across 155 countries removing over 400 million pounds of trash, this annual event is more than just a cleanup effort. It’s a community-led commitment that drives global action,” said Rep. Jared Huffman. “Now, we need to do our part and match the dedication of these volunteers with bold legislative solutions that reduce plastic pollution and hold polluters accountable. Their work reminds us that real change requires not only the environmental action, but also the policy commitment to back up these efforts.”

“For forty years, the International Coastal Cleanup has shown what’s possible when communities come together to protect the environment and public health. Millions of volunteers – including tens of thousands from Maryland – have rolled up their sleeves to clean up our shores as part of this coordinated worldwide effort led by Ocean Conservancy. As we mark this 40-year milestone, we must continue working to prevent trash and plastic from reaching our waterways in the first place and to keep them clean for future generations,” said Senator Chris Van Hollen.

“Since the start of the International Coastal Cleanup, nearly 19 million volunteers have removed over 400 million pounds of plastics and trash from beaches and waterways worldwide, equivalent to over 27,000 pounds per day for 40 years. Every piece of plastic collected makes a tangible difference for our ocean and all of the wildlife and communities who depend on it. Thank you to Senators Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, Blunt Rochester, Heinrich, and Merkley for recognizing the importance of confronting the plastic pollution crisis with this resolution celebrating the International Coastal Cleanup’s 40th anniversary,” said Ocean Conservancy’s Senior Director of Conservation Cleanups, Allison Schutes.

The full text of the resolution is available here.

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Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand DOJ Answer for Its Refusal to Investigate Homicides of American Citizens in Minneapolis by Law Enforcement

Washington, D.C. (January 27, 2026)—Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee; Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement; Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government; and Rep. Lucy McBath, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance, demanded answers from Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) refusal to investigate the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis and its apparent efforts to obstruct accountability.

“Federal agents have now gunned down and killed two American citizens—Renée Good and Alex Pretti—in Minneapolis. Videos taken by bystanders who observed and documented these killings leave little doubt that there is no legal or moral justification for these cold-blooded homicides. Yet, under your leadership, the Department of Justice (DOJ)—an agency created in 1870 at the height of post-Civil War Reconstruction to enforce the civil rights of all Americans—actively obstructed any investigation into these killings, and instead of defending the civil rights of Americans, DOJ now appears to be covering up the most egregious civil rights offenses and systematically condoning the lawless killing of Americans by agents of the government,” wrote the Ranking Members.

On January 7, Renée Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was killed in her vehicle by masked United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Jonathan Ross. Just two weeks later, on January 24, Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for military veterans, was shot approximately ten times by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents.

Rather than investigating these brutal killings, the Trump Administration has deployed a public smear campaign intended to discredit the victims and their families, including by labeling Ms. Good a “domestic terrorist” and Mr. Pretti an “assassin.” Video evidence recorded by witnesses of both events clearly disproves multiple false claims pushed by senior Administration officials

In a further effort to prevent accountability, DOJ has refused to investigate these unlawful uses of force by federal agents. In the case of Ms. Good’s killing, DOJ leadership overruled career prosecutors and FBI officials who opened a civil rights investigation into Ms. Good’s killing. DOJ instead actually proceeded to open an investigation into Ms. Good’s widow for allegedly “interfering” with an ICE operation—apparently for filming the shooting.

DOJ has also blocked cooperation with state authorities and prevented local law enforcement access to key evidence. In the case of Mr. Pretti’s killing, Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension obtained an emergency court order barring federal officials from destroying or altering evidence, reflecting serious concern about federal interference and the potential loss of critical evidence.

“DOJ’s coverup of these killings did not occur spontaneously or in isolation. Someone affirmatively ordered FBI agents to drop the civil rights investigation into Mr. Ross. Someone affirmatively ordered federal law enforcement to instead investigate Ms. Good’s widow. Someone affirmatively ordered line agents to block state prosecutors from accessing key evidence. Someone is now taking the same actions with regard to the killing of another American citizen,” wrote the Ranking Members.

Judiciary Democrats are demanding that the Attorney General and DOJ produce documents identifying who made these decisions and why, including communications with the White House and Department of Homeland Security. They also seek records related to any investigation, or decision not to investigate, the killing of Mr. Pretti.

Click here to read the letter.


Judiciary Democrats Press Chairman Jordan for Hearing with Secretary Noem Following Fatal Shootings of American Citizens by DHS in Minneapolis

Washington, D.C. (January 27, 2026)—Today, House Judiciary Committee Democrats demanded Chairman Jim Jordan hold a House Judiciary Committee hearing with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal federal agent shootings of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis who were peacefully exercising their First and Second Amendment rights.

The House Judiciary Committee Majority’s own website says that “the Committee’s oversight responsibility for the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security” is “[p]articularly important in our time.” Yet not a single witness from DHS has appeared before the Judiciary Committee during this Congress.

“This Committee has devoted years of oversight to alleged First Amendment violations by social media companies and has subpoenaed foreign companies over censorship concerns abroad. Mr. Chairman: look what’s happening right in front of our eyes. Federal agents have shot dead two American citizens in the past two weeks for doing no more than exercising their fully protected rights to protest, observe, and record law enforcement in public,” wrote the Members.

The lawmakers want answers regarding the killings of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an ICU nurse and lawful gun owner who was filming law enforcement activity, and Renée Nicole Good, an unarmed mother of three who was observing an ICE operation from her vehicle.

Immediately following the shootings, Secretary Noem publicly labeled both victims “domestic terrorists” without evidence. But video footage viewed nationwide and verified by multiple news outlets contradicts DHS’s claims and all but proves that the shootings were without any legal justification.

Footage shows Mr. Pretti holding a cell phone when he was tackled by multiple agents and shot repeatedly in the back. Video also appears to show agents removing a firearm from his possession before another agent fired ten shots. Minneapolis Police have confirmed that Mr. Pretti had a valid permit to carry under Minnesota law and no criminal record.

Similarly, video evidence shows that Ms. Good was shot while seated in her car observing an ICE operation. Although DHS claimed she attempted to run over agents, footage shows her steering her car away from the agent who fired three shots into her vehicle.

“The attempted cover-up by DHS requires an inquiry by the House Judiciary Committee. Mr. Chairman, if your commitment to the First and Second Amendments—not to mention the Fifth Amendment’s guarantee of due process—is genuine, as we have always believed it to be, then this Committee cannot look away when federal agents gun down Americans for peacefully exercising their constitutional rights,” wrote the Members.

The lawmakers’ demand comes amid reports that Secretary Noem will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 3.

Click here to read the letter to Chairman Jordan.


JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON KRISTI NOEM AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Know Your Immigration Rights

If you or a loved one encounter immigration enforcement officials, it is essential that you know your rights and have prepared your household for all possible outcomes.

Ask for a warrant: The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. You do not have to open your door until you see a valid warrant to enter your home or search your belongings.

Your right to remain silent: The Fifth Amendment protects your right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself. You are not required to share any personal information such as your place of birth, immigration status or criminal history.

Always consult an attorney: You have a right to speak with an attorney. You do not have to sign anything or hand officials any documents without speaking to an attorney. Try to identify and consult one in advance.

The New York City Office of Civil Justice and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) support a variety of free immigration legal services through local nonprofit legal organizations. To access these resources, dial 311 and say “Action NYC,” call the MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 800-354-0365 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or visit MOIA’s website.


LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: “IN THE EVENT KRISTI NOEM IS NOT TERMINATED, WE ARE PREPARED TO INITIATE IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s Chris Jansing Reports, where he made clear that Democrats have called for Kristi Noem to be fired and will continue to use every avenue available to hold Donald Trump and DHS accountable for their out of control behavior.

CHRIS JANSING: Joining us now, House Minority Leader New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries. It’s good to see you. What do you make of the President’s full-throated support of Kristi Noem? […]

LEADER JEFFRIES: Good afternoon, Chris. Thank you for having me on. Kristi Noem is a despicable, corrupt, pathological liar. We’ve seen her slander not just one but two American citizens, patriotic Americans who were killed without justification on the streets of Minneapolis in the last few weeks. She’s deeply unqualified. She never should have been confirmed to begin with by Senate Republicans. And House Democrats have called for her to be fired immediately. And in the event that she is not terminated, we are prepared to initiate impeachment proceedings against her in the House of Representatives.

CHRIS JANSING: Well, the President has given no indication that he’s ready to fire her or even thinking about it. And you, as I don’t need to tell you, are in the minority. So how do you do that? I mean, what can you do? Have you spoken to the Speaker? Do you have any sense that there are Republicans who would stand by you in an impeachment process?

LEADER JEFFRIES: We have to build the case so that we can convince a handful of Republicans, as we have done on other issues, that the time is now to hold the Department of Homeland Security accountable for their behavior. They are conducting themselves like a paramilitary organization as opposed to protecting the health, the safety and the well-being of the American people. They are violently targeting American citizens and law-abiding immigrant families and it’s unacceptable, it’s unconscionable and it’s un-American. We’re prepared to hold hearings, as we’ve done in other instances, and use every tool available to make sure that Kristi Noem is held accountable, but even more importantly, of course, we support the effort by Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats to force common sense changes to the Department of Homeland Security so that these law enforcement agencies are behaving like every other law enforcement agency in the country, as opposed to like a paramilitary organization, which is what the American people have seen on the streets of Minneapolis.

CHRIS JANSING: Are there conversations going on with Republicans to make that happen? Do you see any reasonable expectation that the government is not going to shut down at the end of the week?

LEADER JEFFRIES: What has been proposed by Senate Democrats, which is something that we of course strongly support, is that there are bipartisan bills related to other aspects of the government that should move forward to avoid an extended shutdown in other areas. The issue before us is making sure that ICE, of course, is brought under control in ways that taxpayer dollars are not being spent to kill American citizens or brutalize everyday Americans. We know taxpayer dollars should actually be spent to make life more affordable for the American people. It’s shocking to me that over a year has passed since Donald Trump was inaugurated. This guy promised to lower costs on day one. Costs haven’t gone down, they’ve gone up. They’re ripping healthcare away from the American people. And now, masked federal agents on American streets are killing American citizens in cold blood. That’s all unacceptable. And we really need to make some changes to change direction here.

CHRIS JANSING: I understand, Leader Jeffries, that there are things you firmly believe, and I think many Democrats believe with you, believe should be done. But the real question, again, is what can be done? What are you willing to do? What can you do?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, as we’ve done in the past, we’re going to make our case to the American people. There were a lot of folks who never believed that the Epstein files would be released in a way that would be forced by the Congress in a bipartisan way over the objection of Donald Trump. We passed legislation to be able to do that, forced Donald Trump to sign it. And now of course we’ve got to compel the Department of Justice to actually comply with a bipartisan law that was enacted. We passed a law in the House of Representatives, sent it over to the Senate to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. Nobody thought that was possible, but all 213 Democrats joined by 17 Republicans were able to get that done. Abraham Lincoln once made the observation, ‘public sentiment is everything. With it, nothing can fail. Without it, nothing can succeed.’ And so our goal right now is to continue to make the case to the American people who know that the behavior of ICE and other law enforcement agencies within the Department of Homeland Security is immoral and it’s illegal and it’s not what they’ve signed up for. The Trump administration has gone way too far and public pressure can lead to decisive action in the Congress as we have seen over the last several months.

CHRIS JANSING: Some of that public pressure is coming from pulpits. Newark Cardinal Joseph Tobin is urging church members to tell lawmakers to vote against additional funding for immigration agencies. Here’s what he said.

RECORDING OF CARDINAL TOBIN: If we are serious about putting our faith in action, we need to say no. How will you say no? In this week when an appropriations bill is going to be considered in Congress, will you contact your Congress Representative, your congressional Representatives, the Senators and Representative from your district? We ask them for the love of God and the love of human beings, which can’t be separated. Vote against renewing funding for such a lawless organization.

CHRIS JANSING: Will you and your Caucus vote against it? Is this, as he’s presenting it, a moral imperative as well as a political one?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Democrats strongly opposed the Homeland Security funding appropriation bill when it was before us in the House. And if it comes back to us without the necessary changes to rein in a lawless organization and actually protect the health, the safety and the well-being of the American people, we’ll take the same position, and we’ve joined with our Senate colleagues in that way. It was a powerful statement by a highly distinguished member of the clergy, and we know that faith without works is dead. And we have faith that we can bring about a better society and make America the best version of herself as we move forward, pushing back against the corruption and extremism that’s being unleashed by the Trump administration day after day after day. But it’s going to take work. And it’s actually all of us. It’s elected officials, it’s community-based organizations, it’s the American people, civil rights organizations, certainly members of the clergy and the faith community, all banding together to address preventable tragedies that have occurred and ensure that they never happen again here in the United States of America.

CHRIS JANSING: Well, we heard him say that ICE is a lawless organization. And the death of Alex Pretti has changed a lot of people’s minds. President Trump—last hour—was asked about the killing of Alex Pretti. I want to play exactly what he said.

RECORDING OF REPORTER: Do you believe that Alex Pretti’s death was justified?

RECORDING OF PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, you know, we’re doing a big investigation. I want to see the investigation. I’m going to be watching over it. I want a very honorable and honest investigation. I have to see it myself.

CHRIS JANSING: Do you believe there will be an honorable and thorough investigation? And what do you make of the President saying he is going to be watching over it?

LEADER JEFFRIES: There’s no reason to believe that the Trump administration or Kristi Noem, which is why she needs to go, will be able to preside over a credible investigation. Do we think that the Trump Department of Injustice is going to actually conduct a credible investigation? These extremists and political hacks at the Department of Justice have been weaponizing the criminal justice system against Donald Trump’s enemies. So what we need here is an independent investigation conducted by state and local authorities. And we’ll continue to call upon every single officer who has broken the law as it relates to what ICE and other parts of the Department of Homeland Security have been doing. In Minneapolis and throughout the country, they should be criminally investigated and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. That’s consistent with who we are as a nation. Nobody’s above the law. And ICE needs to conduct itself like every other law enforcement agency in the country. Focus on protecting the health, the safety and the well-being of the American people, not killing them.

CHRIS JANSING: I hear your frustration. I hear your pushback. But what good is anger and pushback if it’s not coupled with clear action? For the people who are watching, not just Democrats, but Americans who are frustrated as you are by what they’re seeing, what is the clear action you believe you, as a party, you, as the House and Senate Democrats, can take that isn’t just words?

LEADER JEFFRIES: The clear action that’s in front of us is already underway, right? It’s legislative action. Listen, we have said that we are in a four-front battle. It’s legislative, it’s the appropriations process, it’s legal and it’s moral. And we’ve got to press our case in every single lane. But in terms of the legislative lane, where there are clearly changes that need to be made to the manner in which ICE conducts itself, legislatively, we’re on that case, and we’ll continue to press our case. In terms of the appropriations process, we are working with our Senate Democratic colleagues, under the leadership of Chuck Schumer, who has taken a strong position as it relates to what needs to happen before the Homeland Security appropriations bill passes. That’s concrete action in the arena that we’re in. And of course, we’re working with Democratic Attorneys General across the country and state and local authorities to make sure that investigations occur, that the behavior that is illegal that we’re seeing coming out of the Department of Homeland Security is challenged in federal courts, as is being done to make sure that everyone is held accountable. And we’re going to continue to work with faith leaders, members of the clergy, civil rights organizations, democracy protection organizations to ensure that we are making the moral case to America that this has to end.

CHRIS JANSING: I think that you made some news in the beginning, too, about action, and that is to pursue impeachment against the DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. I wonder, and all of this is in the context, you can’t ignore it, of the midterms. We’re already hearing it in races, questions being asked and answered. How do you think this fight will go over heading into the midterms, especially for Members of your Caucus who are in those frontline tough seats?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Everyone’s going to speak for themselves as it relates to making sure they’re doing what they deem to be the right thing for the communities they are privileged to represent in the House of Representatives. What brings us together is going to continue to be our fight to make clear to the American people that you deserve better than the extremism that has been unleashed, the attacks on the economy, on healthcare, on law-abiding immigrant families, on the rule of law, on the American way of life itself, of course, on veterans and on farmers and on hardworking people who are just trying to survive in a country where the cost of living is completely and totally out of control. So we know the American people deserve better and we’re going to deliver better. We’re going to focus on driving down the high cost of living, focus on fixing our broken healthcare system and, of course, we’re going to focus on dealing with the corruption that is rampant in Washington, DC. Deal with it in the Congress, deal with it at the Supreme Court and, of course, deal with it with respect to the President and his administration, the most corrupt administration in American history. Democrats are winning races all across the country. That has been the case since January of last year. And of course, we saw that decisively throughout the country during the off-year election last November in Virginia, in New Jersey, in New York, in California, in Pennsylvania, of course, in Georgia, where we won statewide races for the first time in 20 years, in Mississippi, where we broke their supermajority in the state Senate. The American people know that Democrats are fighting to make life better for them. And we’re also fighting to push back against the extremism that Donald Trump and Republicans have unleashed on the American people.

CHRIS JANSING: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, thank you.

Interview can be watched here.

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