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Adriano Espaillat

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Adriano Espaillat is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 13th congressional district since January 3, 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party and is notable for being the first Dominican-American to serve in the U.S. Congress. Espaillat has focused on various issues including immigration reform, affordable housing, and healthcare access during his tenure. He has been an advocate for the rights of marginalized communities and has worked to address the needs of his constituents in New York City.

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Apr 23, 2026

I rise to celebrate Frederick Martinez, El Pacha, a defining voice in the Dominican media as he celebrates 3 years of ``El Pacha Oficial,'' his newest entertainment series. Known to millions of people as El Pacha, Martinez has built a…

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Mar 26, 2026

ICE is an untamed agency that continues to overstep the bounds of legality. They have shot and killed American citizens in Minnesota, and almost 50 people have died under their custody. They continue to pound people all over the country…

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Mar 8, 2026

Make no mistake: they did this at 4AM so no one would see, no ceremony, no real recognition.

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Mar 8, 2026

Our Capitol Police deserve more and I will continue to push @SpeakerJohnson until they get it.

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Feb 4, 2026

We propose to suspend ICE and CBP immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota. We also propose to end warrantless stops. We also want to suspend indiscriminate arrests and militarized tactics against civilians nationwide. Allow the agency…

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Feb 4, 2026

I rise today to forcefully speak against the Trump administration's horrific ICE abuses and to demand accountability for the deaths of 45 individuals who have died within the custody of DHS since the start of 2025. Mr. Speaker, 2025 was…

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Jan 8, 2026

let us make two things clear today, the things that I think are eminently important and that perhaps could find consensus in this Chamber on both sides of the aisle. In fact, I believe even most countries across the world would agree with…

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Dec 3, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to forcefully speak against the Trump administration's horrific ICE abuses, far beyond an overreach on the immigrant and Latino communities across the country. Back in New York City, my community is being…

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Nov 17, 2025

Here we have someone who is standing up for his grandchild, for his ill wife, for his community. He is standing up for family values, and yet he has to stand here and defend himself. His decision to step down is very personal and his…

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Nov 17, 2025

since 2019, I have been proud to call the gentleman from Illinois both a colleague and a trusted friend. During the build back better negotiations, we stood shoulder to shoulder to defend immigrant communities when it mattered the most…

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Nov 12, 2025

Today, nearly 1 million Arizonans finally, finally regain their voice that has been illegally denied to them for far too long.

theguardian.com
Sep 3, 2025

students across the country have started to head back to school this week. For many, school is so much more than just a place for learning. For 13 million food insecure children, it is a place where they can rely on having a meal twice a…

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Aug 11, 2025

If you uphold the peace of a democratic society, you should not be anonymous.

theintercept.com
Jul 24, 2025

We’re fighting this from the legal front and the budgeting front and the legislative front. And we’re fighting this in public opinion.

thenation.com
Jul 15, 2025

The immigrant communities across America are terrified.

cbsnews.com
Jul 11, 2025

A united Democratic Party cannot be defeated.

thenation.com
Jun 29, 2025

if you uphold the peace of a democratic society, you should not be anonymous. DHS and ICE agents wearing masks and hiding identification echoes the tactics of secret police authoritarian regimes.

commondreams.org
Jun 17, 2025

Anybody that looks at that video will understand that this amounts to an assault, a felony.

usatoday.com
Jun 12, 2025

We want a fast and full investigation on the assault of Sen. Alex Padilla.

nbcnews.com
Jun 5, 2025

There’s so much at stake for the city of New York right now.

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May 29, 2025

The department does need more to keep us safe.

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May 25, 2025

Charlie was an inspiration and embodied the truest form of leadership in public service.

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