Press Releases
August 11, 2020
Press Release
"Protecting public health and protecting individuals from persecution are not mutually exclusive. The United States must do both."
"Protecting public health and protecting individuals from persecution are not mutually exclusive. The United States must do both."
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August 4, 2020
Press Release
"We urge you to recommend that the President modify Proclamation 10052 to exempt all health workers and researchers from the suspension on entry because they all serve the national interest."
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July 28, 2020
Press Release
"Rather than using the Supreme Court’s DACA decision as an opportunity to do what’s right, the Trump Administration has chosen to take a first step towards revoking DACA protections and placing Dreamers at risk of deportation."
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July 24, 2020
Press Release
“Refusal to carry out the Court’s directive is an illegal usurpation of authority in violation of the separation of powers.”
“Your Administration’s refusal to carry out the Court’s directive is an illegal usurpation of authority in violation of the separation of powers,”
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July 22, 2020
Press Release
Barr ignored Members’ request last month for information about unidentified law enforcement in D.C.
"The deployment of roving units of secret police under the control of the President is an absolute affront to the Bill of Rights."
July 21, 2020
Press Release
"The President’s memorandum violates the plain text of the Constitution, which requires that all 'persons' be counted in the census and that congressional apportionment be based on the 'whole number of persons' in each state."
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July 16, 2020
Press Release
"The Departments’ proposal creates a less inclusive, irregular, and inefficient asylum system."
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July 9, 2020
Press Release
"ICE's new policy is irrational and xenophobic, and risks the health of students, faculty, and staff."
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July 9, 2020
Press Release
"This will impede attempts by colleges and universities to respond effectively to the COVID-19 pandemic, thus endangering the health of students, teaching assistants, professors, and others."
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July 1, 2020
Press Release
"The Moving Forward Act provides a bold investment of $1.5 trillion that would create good-paying jobs, ease congestion, combat the climate crisis, and address disparities throughout our country."