Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) joined Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) in introducing the SHIELD Act to ensure that immigrants receive high-quality legal representation in immigration court. The SHIELD Act would create a grant program to support the recruitment, training, retention, and development of staff and resources for immigrant legal defenders.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement on the reports of sexual abuse and harassment of migrant children, by employees of Southwest Key, the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), the Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, led 21 members of Congress In a letter addressed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Ur Jaddou urging the Administration to ensure their forthcoming Federal Register Notice ensures relief for as many immigrants and their families living in fear of deportation as initially announced.
Washington, D.C.---This week, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) introduced the AmeriCorps Access for Dreamers Act to expand education award opportunities and pathways into national service for Dreamers in our nation. The legislation provides access to the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for DACA recipients who have volunteered to serve communities with the Congressional-created AmeriCorps.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), the Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, and Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38), former Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, led 39 members of Congress in urging the Administration to ensure full legal representation for children during their Central American Minors (CAM) program interviews.
In the face of attempts to criminalize immigration and erode the rights of asylum seekers, the caucus will pursue meaningful congressional action to address the global crisis of displacement
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Delia C.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03),the Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, voted against the Republican-led H.R. 8752, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2025. According to the Congresswoman, the legislation would weaken intergovernmental collaboration, deconstruct effective national security policies, undermine global collaboration, and decrease efficiencies.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C.
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Congresista Ramírez se expresa sobre el anuncio del presidente Biden proporcionando alivio para inmigrantes
Washington, DC – Hoy, la Congresista Delia C. Ramírez (IL-03) emitió la siguiente declaración:
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement:
“Since coming to office in 2023, I have consistently called for executive and congressional action to protect Dreamers and to provide relief to long-term undocumented immigrants across the nation. As the only member of Congress in a mixed-status family, the work to keep families and communities together is deeply personal.