Civil Rights and Women’s Issues
I have the great honor of representing a district that embodies Chicago's diversity. We are a community of immigrants, where families from around the world have settled to call home.
As Congressman, I am determined to make a safe, equitable environment available to all, regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, national origin, or immigration status.
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CHICAGO — El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración en honor a la vida y el legado de Dolores Huerta:
CHICAGO — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement honoring Dolores Huerta’s life and legacy:
“Today, our hearts are heavy with grief as we mourn a giant of the labor, feminist, and civil rights movements. Dolores Huerta was one of the fiercest and wisest women I have ever known. As co-founder of the United Farm Workers, she poured her soul into leading the boycotts, strikes, and relentless contract negotiations that improved the lives of countless farm workers.”
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CHICAGO — Today, Congressmembers Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Delia C.
CHICAGO — Hoy, los miembros del Congreso Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Delia C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García issued the following statement on the passing of Gloria Steinem:
“Gloria Steinem was not just a journalist, activist, organizer — she was a force of nature and a change-maker. As a towering icon of the women’s movement, she dedicated her life to raise awareness, educate and fight for reproductive rights, equality in the workplace and at home, and to end violence against women.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre la brutalidad y criminalidad continuas de ICE:
WASHINGTON, D.C.— El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre la decisión de la Corte Suprema que reafirma la ciudadanía por nacimiento:
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision reaffirming birthright citizenship:
CHICAGO, IL — El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), los Senadoras Estatales Celina Villanueva y Javier Loera Cervantes, los Representantes Estatales Abdelnasser Rashid, Norma Hernandez, Edgar Gonzalez Jr., Aarón M. Ortíz y Theresa Mah, la Comisionada del Condado de Cook Alma Anaya, los Concejales Mike Rodriguez, Jeylú B. Gutiérrez y Julia Ramirez, la Comisionada Eira L.