Ed Markey: “I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on…”

We urge the Department to withdraw this proposed rule, ensure that the federal government upholds the civil rights of all students, and work to ensure all students can attend schools that are not segregated.

I am praying for Robert and his family today.

Airline crew members and passengers have the right to breathe safe, clean air, on the ground and in the air.

While this news is deeply welcomed, it is long overdue. It is a tragedy that it took Robert’s near-death condition for his case to receive the attention that it required for his release to be negotiated.