Press Releases
May 28, 2020
"The killings of Mr. Floyd, Mr. Arbery, and Ms. Taylor all illustrate the need for national evidence-based policing and training standards that promote safe and humane local, state, and federal law enforcement practices, as well as an increase in federal resources to incentivize reform."
May 28, 2020
"It is deeply concerning that ICE appears to be interfering with ORR’s legal obligation to place children in the least restrictive settings appropriate for them, including placement with suitable sponsors."
Issues:Immigration
May 28, 2020
"It is especially galling that DHS would choose a time of global pandemic to target such vulnerable children, denying them access to basic due process protections and a meaningful chance to have their cases reopened and appropriately considered."
Issues:Immigration
May 27, 2020
"I am voting for the FISA reauthorization bill today that includes the Lee-Leahy amendment that improves privacy protections by increasing the use of the amici curiae and broadening their access to information."
Issues:Government Surveillance
May 26, 2020
"After extensive bicameral, bipartisan deliberations, there will be a vote to include a final significant reform to Section 215 that protects Americans’ civil liberties."
Issues:Government Surveillance
May 21, 2020
"The Administration must stop using this public health crisis as a means for implementing unlawful and inhumane immigration policies."
Issues:Immigration
May 20, 2020
"The Lofgren-Davidson amendment would prohibit the collection of Americans’ internet search history and web browsing data without a warrant."
Issues:Government Surveillance
May 19, 2020
"Crowded, unsanitary conditions in ICE detention put nearly 30,000 detainees, and detention center staff, at especially high risk of COVID-19 infection."
Issues:Immigration
