‘Kick her off’: The GOP is now so lost, they want to deport a congresswoman because her parents are Guatemalan We knew they'd go after citizens next. We Got This Covered · Aug 5, 2025
Democrat urges hearing into ‘human rights abuses’ at El Salvador megaprison Delia Ramirez calls for investigation into federal funds paid to El Salvador to detain migrants at secretive Cecot site The Guardian - US · Jul 28, 2025
DHS tightens protocol for lawmaker visits to immigration facilities - Roll Call The Department of Homeland Security has placed new limits on lawmakers seeking to visit and inspect immigration detention facilities. Roll Call · Jun 18, 2025
Groups start anew in legal challenge to Trump immigration move - Roll Call Civil liberties groups filed a new lawsuit Tuesday to challenge removals under the 1798 law known as the Alien Enemies Act. Roll Call · Apr 8, 2025
‘They hate us’: Democrats now fear midterms could result in their ouster as voters want candidates to take on Trump Democrat voters are frustrated with the results of the 2024 election and growing angry with Democrat leaders for rolling over to Republicans The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2025
‘Election integrity’ still top of mind for some House Republicans - Roll Call Conservative election law proposals remain on the agenda after Donald Trump’s win. “We can get a lot done,” said House Administration Chair Bryan Steil. Roll Call · Mar 4, 2025
Trump’s immigration juggernaut leaves Democrats scrambling for a coherent message of their own ANALYSIS: Analysis: Several Democrats backed Republicans to give the new president a big first win on immigration as their own party tries to forge its own narrative on the issue, writes Eric Garcia The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025
Trump scores his first big win on immigration as Laken Riley Act passes easily The bill that would allow immigration authorities to detain undocumented immigrants arrested but not convicted for theft will go to Trump’s desk The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025
Can Biden get the whole Democratic family on board tonight? Joe Biden has been able to keep the Democratic coalition together throughout his presidency. He needs to do it one last time The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024
New Congressional Caucus on Global Migration will seek to reframe debate away from strict border control The newly formed caucus will be led by a trio of progressives in the house and it will seek to bring awareness to the root causes of migration to the U.S. Latin Times · Jun 26, 2024
Congresswoman Ramirez Calls For More Support At The Border Democratic Congresswoman Delia Ramirez advocates for increased support and legal pathways at the border to address the migrant influx and emphasizes the ne... Top News · Jun 8, 2024
President Biden Issues New Asylum Restrictions Amid Border Security Concerns President Biden's executive action on asylum restrictions to address border security faces opposition and legal challenges. Top News · Jun 8, 2024
Dehumanizing, inaccurate and outdated: why did Biden say ‘illegals’ in his State of the Union address? Biden’s use of the word to describe people who are undocumented is one his own administration ordered agencies to stop using The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2024
The State of the Union continues evolving into a circus - Roll Call When President Joe Biden finished his State of the Union speech, Rep. Jerrold Nadler told him, “They can’t talk about cognitive decline.” Roll Call · Mar 7, 2024
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023 Here’s how Illinois Democrats in Congress split on Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism legislation Democrats locally and nationally are grappling with a challenging dynamic being played out, with the Israel-Hamas war in its third month.
Top News · Dec 22, 2023 Congresswoman Ramirez calls for creative solutions to address border crisis Join us as Congresswoman Delia Ramirez discusses the border crisis, the need for creative solutions, and the dangers of playing politics with immigration.
Top News · Dec 16, 2023 Congresswoman Ramirez Rejects H.R. 2 Republican Border Bill Proposals Congresswoman Delia Ramirez discusses her stance on H.R. 2, immigration policy, and comments made by the NAACP State Conference President.
Salon · Dec 6, 2023 Jewish Dem slams GOP Israel resolution More than 100 Democrats declined to support the GOP resolution
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2023 In Washington, Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes for more federal help to deal with migrant crisis Johnson said Congress should add $5 billion for migrant assistance. The Biden White House is asking for $1.4 billion. It may be an uphill challenge to get more from the GOP House.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 14, 2023 Garcia, Quigley, Ramirez to visit New York, meet with Mayor Adams to discuss migrant crisis Chicago Democratic Reps. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Delia Ramirez and Mike Quigley hit New York Friday with other House members to tour facilities helping new arrivals
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 11, 2023 Comptroller candidate grilled, then approved, by City Council committee Ald. Ray Lopez asked Chasse Rehwinkel about social media posts made while campaigning for candidates who want to cut the Chicago Police Department budget.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 23, 2023 Pritzker getting heat for scaling back health care program for undocumented immigrants The sharpest criticism came from activists. “Governor Pritzker is not different from Ron DeSantis hurting the most vulnerable immigrants,” the Healthy Illinois Campaign said in a statement.
Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023 US House of Representatives votes ‘yes’ on debt-ceiling deal Speaker Kevin McCarthy faced opposition in his own party to a deal hammered out with the White House to avoid default.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 16, 2023 Read or listen to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s full inauguration speech Brandon Johnson became Chicago’s 57th mayor Monday. Read his full inauguration speech.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 11, 2023 Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson hits D.C.; meets Vice President Kamala Harris, works Capitol Hill Brandon Johnson held meetings at the White House and Capitol on Wednesday with the unions that bankrolled his mayoral run hosting a fundraiser for him.