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The members of Congress are calling on Biden to facilitate pathways to citizenship, streamline renewals, expand parole-in-place, and provide work permits to Dreamers, among other actions
Washington, D.C. — A day before the 12th Anniversary of the implementation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, Congresswoman Delia C.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement:
Washington, D.C. — This week, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) led 16 members of Congress to urge the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to abandon a proposed rule that would undermine basic principles of fairness, the humane treatment of asylum seekers, and our nation’s compliance with due process.
Washington, D.C. — Hoy, las congresistas Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) y Norma J. Torres (CA-35), las dos únicas congresistas guatemaltecas-estadounidenses, instaron al secretario de Estado, Antony Blinken, a apoyar la solicitud del presidente de Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, para que la Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) envíe una misión de observación electoral imparcial para monitorear el proceso de selección de magistrados de los tribunales más altos del país.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswomen Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Norma J. Torres (CA-35) – the only two Guatemalan-American members of Congress –, urged Secretary of State Antony Blinken to support President of Guatemala Bernardo Arévalo’s request for the Organization of American States (OAS) to send an impartial observation mission to monitor the selection process for justices to the country’s highest courts.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement:
“Extreme Republicans are happy to starve the Department of Veterans’ Affairs because a healthy VA is committed to providing robust social services, health care, education, and housing for ALL.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement:
"Am I disappointed that today’s announcement erodes the rights of vulnerable asylum seekers in an act of deep political compromise? Of course I am.
Did I hope that the Biden administration would courageously reject Republican fearmongering and Trump-era policies to protect and defend the rights of asylum seekers? Of course I did.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement:
Two of this year's winners are recently arrived migrants, exemplifying the power art holds to help us see the world differently and understand each other better
Chicago, IL — This week, Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03) announced the 2024 Congressional Art Competition winners for Illinois Third Congressional District. The winning artwork is titled “My Gift to AI” by student artist Emma Jack of Wheaton North High School.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement:
"From former president to convicted felon. For years, Donald Trump has behaved as though he was above the law, abusing his power and undermining our democracy. But today, a jury of 12 Americans delivered a verdict that sums up what we already knew: Former President Donald Trump's behavior is criminal and he is not above the law."