They want more money to go after illegal immigrants. So, the question obviously is how are they doing, with the billions of dollars being spent on ICE and Border Patrol?
Dick Durbin
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Richard Durbin, commonly known as Dick Durbin, is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Illinois since 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, he has held various leadership roles, including Senate Majority Whip. Durbin has been a prominent advocate for issues such as healthcare reform, immigration policy, and gun control. He has also played a significant role in negotiations on budget and appropriations matters in the Senate.
Juan’s story is heartbreaking, but it is only one of many stories from Dreamers who have been targeted by the Trump Administration.
When I was 14 years old, I lost my father to lung cancer at the age of 53.
I am grateful to Army Secretary Driscoll for working with me to protect the workforce at Rock Island Arsenal and develop opportunities that will sustain economic growth in the Quad Cities.
This is something that we’re all familiar with—DACA recipients. They came to the United States as infants, toddlers, and children. To qualify for DACA, they have to register every two years and pay a $600 fee [and] go through a complete…
Guns are now the number one killer of our nation’s children. With one in five Americans having lost a loved one to gun violence, this is nothing short of an epidemic.
What they are looking for is a job—to legally work in the United States and not to be deported… They get no special benefits for being on DACA—no special government benefits.
“Like most Americans, I’ve experienced the nuisance of constant robocalls. At best, these calls are an insatiable annoyance, and at worst, these calls prey on consumers by trying to undermine someone’s personal privacy and financial…
This language basically says the DACA recipients will be protected from arrest, detention, and removal.
FDA’s abrupt reversal and decision to grant a free pass to addictive and harmful vapes will cause irreparable harm to children across the country and the agency’s independence from political influence.
“It’s undeniable that the climate crisis is bringing more severe flooding to Illinois. Given this, we must ensure that Illinoisans have the resources to protect their lives and homes from flood damage,”
...it’s time for the immediate release of Dr. Gulshan Abbas, Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and Pang Yu, Ekpar Asat, and Jimmy Lai.
You joined me when you were a member of the Senate in [supporting] the Paul Simon Water for the World Act to bring clean drinking water and sanitation to some of the poorest people on Earth. We’ve reached 76 million people with water, 58…
The targeting of DACA holders, new barriers to a green card, and an end to the refugee program—are devastating to immigrants and American communities.
I’m asking why the United States would send an official delegation to Vladimir Putin’s ‘Russian Davos’ to talk about economic development in Russia?
Instead, President Trump has selected Ms. Lane. Ms. Lane is not remotely qualified to serve as a district court judge in the federal system.
The $400 million that we appropriated to help the Ukrainian people fight this war has bounced back and forth. Has it finally been resolved? Are we going to send it to the Ukrainians?
Nothing in this legislation will help struggling American families with the cost of gas, groceries, housing, or health care. But Republicans are adamant about funding one of President Trump’s most unpopular issues: mass deportation…
Here they are fighting for their lives. They’re facing ballistic missiles. They don’t have the defense that they need. They’re valiantly doing everything they can to save their people, and we’re going through bureaucratic malaise…Will it…
These policy changes—the targeting of DACA holders, new barriers to a green card, and an end to the refugee program—are devastating to immigrants and American communities. They deserve our attention.
The time to finally protect Americans from warrantless surveilling under Section 702 is now. Not later. Not next time. Now—with this Congress.
Today, with fewer and fewer children picking up cigarettes, Big Tobacco created a new, flashy, kid-friendly product that they billed as safer: the e-cigarette.
Congress does not need to choose between protecting national security and preserving Americans’ constitutional rights. We can do both…
Trust me. There will be more MAGA madness but no help for struggling American families.





