Press Releases

House Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand DOJ Open Investigations in Response to Recent Murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, & George Floyd; Pledge Additional Oversight and Legislation

"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."

House Democratic Leaders Call on HHS Watchdog to Investigate Reports ICE is Preventing Reunification Efforts and Deporting Unaccompanied Minors

"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."

House Democratic Leaders Demand DHS and ICE Halt Deportations of Unaccompanied Children and Guarantee Due Process Protections

"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."

Lofgren Statement on FISA Reauthorization Vote

"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."

Lofgren Announces FISA Amendment Agreement that Protects Americans’ Privacy

"After extensive bicameral, bipartisan deliberations, there will be a vote to include a final significant reform to Section 215 that protects Americans’ civil liberties."

House Democrats Demand ICE End New "Binary Choice" Policy Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

"The Administration must stop using this public health crisis as a means for implementing unlawful and inhumane immigration policies."

Lofgren and Davidson Urge Consideration of Internet Privacy Amendment

"The Lofgren-Davidson amendment would prohibit the collection of Americans’ internet search history and web browsing data without a warrant."

Nadler, Lofgren, Klobuchar, and Durbin Lead Colleagues to Urge Administration to Ensure Access to Free Telephone Calls for Detainees at ICE Detention Centers

"Crowded, unsanitary conditions in ICE detention put nearly 30,000 detainees, and detention center staff, at especially high risk of COVID-19 infection."

Lofgren Statement on The Heroes Act

"During this unique and difficult time for our nation, I support The Heroes Act to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and the related economic catastrophe."

Lofgren & Davidson Encourage Senators to Support FISA Reform Amendments to Protect Americans’ Civil Liberties

"Together, the amendments proposed by Senators Lee and Leahy and Senators Wyden and Daines would dramatically improve privacy protections, and we encourage Senators to support Americans’ Fourth Amendment rights by passing these amendments."