Immigration
“I am the proud daughter of Guatemalan immigrants and wife of an incredible Dreamer. Addressing the global crisis of displacement and realizing comprehensive immigration reform is personal to me. I will continue to tirelessly work to strengthen asylum, provide relief to undocumented immigrants and Dreamers, and address the root causes of migration.”
As the proud daughter of Guatemalan immigrants, Congresswoman Ramirez is working to deliver relief for the broader immigrant community, create legal pathways to citizenship, keep families together, and help our communities and local economies thrive. In her first term in Congress, Ramirez has become a leader in comprehensive legislation to address our broken immigration system, including the American Dream and Promise Act, the Immigrant Detained Persons Legal Rights Act, the SHIELD Act, the American Families United Act, and the Destination Reception Assistance Act. Whether through legislative or executive action, Congresswoman Ramirez is advocating for policies that center our shared humanity and honor the values of our nation.
Through her work as the Vice- Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee and visits to Latin America, Congresswoman Ramirez knows the humanitarian crisis of displacement doesn’t start at the border and advocates for addressing the root causes of global migration. As the co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Global Migration, Congresswoman Ramirez aims to position Congress as an effective ally to global efforts to create a safer, more equitable world where people can build the life they want and deserve at home.
As businesses confront a historic labor shortage and inflation threatens working-class families, Congresswoman Ramirez supports the common sense solution of providing the broader immigrant community a safe and legal path to join the workforce, become financially stable, and fully contribute to our economies. Congresswoman Ramirez is a co-sponsor of the Farm Workforce Support Act and the Fairness for Farm Workers Act and has called for the Biden Administration to expedite work permits that address the labor shortage limiting our economy. Congresswoman Ramirez will continue the fight for work permits for all, whether our neighbors have just arrived or have been in our country for decades.
More on Immigration
Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) demanded Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s resign after confirming her understanding of her constitutional duties and confronting her with her unconstitutional, illegal weaponization of DHS to pursue a campaign of persecution, mass incarceration, and deportation.
Washington, DC — Ahead of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s testimony at the Homeland Security Committee, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement:
Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez announced the reintroduction of the Securing Help for Immigrants Through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act to ensure that immigrants have access to high-quality legal representation during immigration court proceedings. Ramirez is co-leading the legislation with Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35).
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), along with Representatives Lou Correa (D-Calif.) led a letter to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) demanding an explanation about the troubling reports alleging due process violations, mistreatment, prolonged detention, and politicized denials of entry at air and land ports since President Trump took office.
Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) slammed Republicans for seeking to infuse $69B - without conditions - into the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Secretary Kristi Noem, and Donald Trump to fund their unconstitutional, anti-immigrant, authoritarian agenda.
Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after sending a letter to the Committee on Homeland Security demanding an oversight visit to the Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT) in Tecoluca, El Salvador:
Washington, DC — Today, as Trump’s immigration registry program starts, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Hispanic Caucus Chair Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) led 26 members of Congress in condemning the administration's unconstitutional and racially discriminatory registration rule. The “Alien Registration Form and Evidence of Registration,” takes effect today, April 11, 2025, and requires some undocumented migrants to register with the federal government.
Washington, DC— Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) demanded Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem resign immediately, given her abuse of the Department’s power and authority to pursue a campaign of persecution, mass incarceration, and deportation. After a press conference with Congresswomen Rep.
Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after reports that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provided DOGE and Elon Musk with access to sensitive individual information related to immigration and naturalization.
WASHINGTON – Today, the co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Global Migration, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), and Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35), led 37 members of the Democratic caucus to demand the Administration reverse their unconstitutional action to dismantle USAID.