Press Releases

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement:

Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), the Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, called on her colleagues to take urgent legislative action to address the pain of our communities and the deadly consequences of three decades of Congressional inaction and draconian, ineffective immigration policies. 

Chicago, IL – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement:

“Guatemala’s people and her grassroots and indigenous leaders and organizers are reaping the seeds of democracy they sowed. The inauguration of President Bernardo Arévalo represents hope for the people of Guatemala who, for more than 100 days, organized their communities and raised their voices to ensure their votes were respected and their democracy protected. Sus voces fueron escuchadas y hoy celebramos juntos. 

Chicago, IL – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement:

“It's been 100 days since October 7th. 100 days since the devastating attack on Israel by Hamas. 100 days of separation for more than 100 hostages. 100 days of increasing violence in the West Bank. 100 days of bombs by the Israeli government that have claimed the lives of over 30,000 people in Gaza, thousands wounded, and over a million displaced.

Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee (CHS), decried the gross misuse of Congressional resources by Republican leadership on baseless impeachments and implored her colleagues to instead work to enact policies that would address the humanitarian crisis within the borders. 

Chicago, IL — Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) was joined by community leaders in IL’s 3rd District for a press conference urging Congressional Leadership to finally pass an FY24 Government Funding plan that responds to the needs of American families. Mario F. García, Executive Director of Onward House, Kristin Horne, Program Director of Here to Stay Land Trust, and Melinda J. Metzger, Executive Director of PACE were in attendance.  

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas citing the American Civil Liberties Union’s recommendation to immediately terminate the contract with Loyal Source Government Services (Loyal Source) after reports of wrongdoing and mistreatment of migrants in detention facilities.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) joined Rep. Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) to introduce a resolution calling for the abandonment of the Monroe Doctrine. The bill’s introduction coincides with the 200-year anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine, which has been used to justify American intervention in Latin American affairs throughout the policy’s history.