This May Day Let’s remember the sacrifices of our brothers and sisters in the labor movement that brought us here today and honor them by continuing their fight! ¡La lucha sigue!

Today, the Congressional Progressive Caucus unveiled our New Affordability Agenda—an agenda that can unite all Democrats. It’s 10 bold policies to tackle the affordability crisis and help people make ends meet, laser-focused on lowering costs for working people.

Today, I announced the Living Wage for All Act with @chuygarcia.house.gov, @replsimon.bsky.social, @repanalilia.bsky.social, and One Fair Wage to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour for every single worker and industry.

At a time when corporate profits are at record highs, it’s long past time workers are paid what they deserve. I’m proud to stand with Rep. Ramirez and Rep. Mejia in introducing the Living Wage for All Act to make $25 an hour a reality for everyone.

Human beings do not belong in warehouses. I’ve joined Rep. Tlaib and Rep. Ramirez to introduce the Ban Warehouse Detention Act to put a stop to DHS’s brutal detention practices. Our communities have made it clear they do not want these torture factories in our backyards.

This Earth Day is a reminder that protecting our planet takes action from all of us—including our elected leaders. While environmental safeguards are under attack by the Trump administration, we all need to speak out & stand up to polluters to protect our air, water, and land for future generations.

What is Trump increasing the budget for? One word–war. As he proposes to cut 73 billion for housing, food, education, and health, he is asking for 1.5 trillion for the Pentagon to continue to do more destruction.

This Tax Day is a reminder of where your money went in 2025: ❌ $4,049 for weapons and war ❌ $1,870 for Pentagon contractors ❌ $136 for nuclear weapons ❌ $119 for mass deportations and detention How we use our money reflects our values. It’s time we use it to invest in life—not death and destruction.

Rep. Correa & I led 86 colleagues to demand answers from DHS Sec. Mullin on why DACA recipients are facing major renewal delays—causing financial hardship, job loss, and even detention and removal. DACA recipients deserve protection & a pathway to citizenship, not to be failed by their government.

Trump is threatening the Iranian people with genocide on social media. He’s also asking for $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon. Congress must be clear and deliberate: pass a War Powers Resolution, oppose supplemental war funding, and explore options to keep this madman from getting us all killed.

Good Friday is a day of deep meaning and reflection. Have a blessed day with your loved ones! — El Viernes Santo es un día de profundo significado y reflexión. ༏Les deseo un día lleno de bendiciones junto a sus seres queridos!

Good riddance to one of the worst Attorney Generals in our nation’s history. Like Noem and Bovino, she still needs to be held accountable for the crimes committed under her watch.

Today SCOTUS has heard arguments in a case that could determine whether citizens born in the United States are lawful citizens. But the 14th Amendment is clear: birthright citizenship is a constitutional right. SCOTUS must uphold it!

Birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Trump and Miller are trying to end it by relying on the arguments of white supremacists. Fitting for them.

Today marks the start of Holy Week with the observance of Palm Sunday. I’m wishing everyone celebrating a week of reflection and prayers for peace.

I voted no on the short-term DHS funding bill. My position has been clear: I will not vote for another cent for immigration enforcement agencies as they continue to terrorize our communities. ICE and CBP must be reined in, DHS dismantled, and the immigration system rebuilt.

It takes a real sociopath to brutalize and terrorize children, and sadly, the Trump administration is full of them.

Our children will carry the fear and trauma inflicted on them by their own government for the rest of their lives. We must do better. To my GOP colleagues: what is the purpose of imprisoning innocent children?

Kids are being traumatized by Trump’s cruel immigration policies. Their pain and stories are real, yet Republicans refuse to address it. Tomorrow, I’ll be joining @jayapal.house.gov to shed light on this. Make sure to tune in.

My statement on Trump sending ICE to airports.

The American people want their tax dollars used to lower the cost of living here at home, not to kill our soldiers and innocent civilians abroad. It’s long past time Trump ends his illegal war with Iran.

My statement on accusations against Cesar Chavez.

Good riddance, but Bovino better not expect a quiet retirement. We will continue to demand he be held accountable for his crimes. This change in command means nothing. DHS must be dismantled, and the immigration system rebuilt from the ground up.

Today’s attack on Temple Israel in Michigan is horrifying. We must stand together and reject Antisemitism and hatred of any kind. My thoughts are with the families, the congregation and the entire Jewish community.

Kristi Noem might be out as Secretary, but I will continue my fight for accountability in the murder of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez. DHS lied to cover up his killing–the agency must be dismantled and the immigration system rebuilt from the ground up.

Make no mistake: Kristi Noem deserved to be fired. But the agency she leads has been rogue and lawless since its creation in 2002. No matter who serves as the next Secretary, DHS must be dismantled, and the immigration system rebuilt from the ground up.

A U.S. president is once again sending other people's children to die for a regime change fantasy built on lies - with devastating, destabilizing effects for all involved. Congress must immediately reconvene to vote against this illegal war with Iran.

Trump knows his policies are deeply unpopular. That’s why he’s expanded his mass surveillance campaign to target anyone who speaks out against his Administration. From legal residents punished for their views to U.S. citizens killed while protesting, no one is safe from his crackdown on dissent.

Reverend Jackson’s unwavering commitment to equality and justice has left an indelible mark not only on Chicago’s history but also our nation's history. My thoughts are with his wife Jackie, and his children Ashley, Jesse Jr., and my dear colleague Jonathan. Rest in power my friend.

The American people reject Pam Bondi—Democrats and Republicans alike. Under her leadership, the Justice Department has been marked by rampant lawlessness. She should spare herself further humiliation and resign to face accountability.

Pam Bondi is one of the worst Attorney Generals in modern history and a willing instrument of Trump’s lawless agenda. She has to go.

In Trump’s own words, Pam Bondi is weak and ineffective. The American people reject her.

My statement on the Trump administration's denial of a major disaster declaration for Illinois:

DHS has long been a failed agency, and its extreme abuses are nothing new. I’ve been sounding the alarm for years under both Republican and Democratic administrations.  That’s why we need the Melt ICE Act to end ICE’s detention-industrial complex – and why we must dismantle DHS.

This is blatant racism from the president of the United States. It is disgusting, it is dangerous, and it must be taken down. Republicans must join us in denouncing this behavior instead of excusing it.

DHS is a failed rogue agency that for years has been terrorizing and abusing our neighbors. It’s long time we rein it in. I was proud to join colleagues and advocates in support of the Melt ICE Act.

ICE has terrorized my community and communities nationwide—deploying tear gas, beating neighbors, and instilling fear. Enough is enough! It’s time to end DHS funding and hold everyone accountable. Anything less is a betrayal to our communities, the Constitution, and democracy.

I joined Democrats outside of ICE HQ to demand an end to the violence DHS has unleashed on our streets. I will not vote to fund any of the terror and destruction we are seeing across the country. DHS is out of control, & this rogue agency must be reined in & Noem must be removed – or impeached!

Today I’m outside ICE headquarters with fellow Democrats demanding an end to this state sponsored violence and for Kristi Noem to be fired!

Trump’s illegal deployment of the National Guard cost Illinois $21M and nearly $496M nationwide—money that could have gone to schools or health care. Instead, it was burned on a political stunt.

This month, we recognize and celebrate the numerous and extraordinary achievements of Black Americans to our country’s life and culture. This year also marks the 100th anniversary of federal recognition of Black History Month in the United States.

Don Lemon’s arrest is a direct attack on our First Amendment rights and another authoritarian abuse in Donald Trump’s America. He must be freed.

I’m enraged by yet another killing in Minneapolis. This is state violence, carried out by Trump’s masked goons. DHS should not receive another dollar — no more funding for terror. ICE and CBP out of Minnesota now!

The federal government publicly smeared Juan Espinoza Martinez’s name, spreading false and dangerous lies. The jury didn’t buy it and acquitted him quickly. Juan should never have been put through this ordeal. DHS must stop these reckless lies and be held accountable.

Yesterday, I asked former Special Counsel Jack Smith about Trump’s blanket pardons of insurrectionists. Whether it’s Jan. 6 or DHS terror, the GOP will back you if you back their political mafia and racketeering operation. Accountability, not impunity.

Today marks the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade and four years since the right to choose was overturned. I’m proud that Illinois remains a safe haven for reproductive rights. I met with Planned Parenthood to discuss how we can work together to protect and expand reproductive freedom for everyone.

I will vote NO on DHS funding because I will not sanction this taxpayer-funded violence against my constituents or anyone else.

Heads up, IL-04: Due to inclement weather, the Melrose Park office will be closed Friday, Jan. 23rd. Our Southwest office will remain open. Out of an abundance of caution, we encourage you to call ahead and stay safe in the weather.

A five-year old preschool child has been detained by ICE, along with other children. This is the level of cruelty and abuse of this administration. I will vote NO on more funds for an agency that is kidnapping children and killing people on the streets.

Rent is already too damn high, and corporate landlords are using software like RealPage to push it even higher. That’s why I’ve teamed up to introduce legislation banning landlords from using price-setting algorithms that drive up costs for families.