Congresswoman Ramirez Statement on President Trump’s Unconstitutional Executive Orders

Chicago, IL — Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), a member of the Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement condemning President Trump’s Day 1 executive orders:

“Trump’s first actions as President show us exactly who he is and what he believes about America. While he talked about unity, he used his first moment in the office to stoke fear and fuel division. While he talked about a ‘golden age,’ he signed unconstitutional and unAmerican executive orders that gut equality initiatives, criminalize immigrants, end asylum, roll back climate protections, and endanger our national security. There is nothing great about an America that denies peoples’ civil rights, refuses refuge to the persecuted, or denies future generations clean air and water. 

I believe America is greatest when we pursue justice, equality, and peace and honor our shared humanity. This daughter of immigrants, citizen by birthright, and Congresista from a district that celebrates our diversity, stands ready to fight for the soul of our nation. Regardless of who is President, I will continue to fight for the policies working people demand: affordable housing and health care, good paying jobs, clean air and water, public safety, and comprehensive immigration reform.  

On the day we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I am clear we must be light in dark moments. I spent today in community, building coalition and affirming our neighbors' civil rights. In each day that follows, I am committed to resist the destruction of fear and hate and instead lead with hope and love.”