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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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, issued the following statement condemning the Supreme Court’s ruling in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis.
“Our LGBTQ+ siblings are under attack from extreme activists and lawmakers who are pushing an agenda of hate. Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court only emboldens their cause.
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn affirmative action.
WASHINGTON, DC - El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió el siguiente comunicado sobre la decisión de la Corte Suprema de anular la acción afirmativa.
CHICAGO- Today, June 24, marks one year since the U.S. Supreme Court took away the constitutional right to abortion. Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement:
Washington, DC – Thursday, June 8th marks 40 years since Chicago activist Rudy Lozano’s assassination. On Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives honoring Mr. Lozano’s life and legacy. The text of his remarks as delivered are below.
The video of the speech can be found here.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 26 and H.Con.Res. 3, two Republican bills that spread disinformation, criminalize doctors, and attack reproductive health care.
Reps. García, Underwood Introduce Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Shab-eh-nay Band Reservation Settlement Act of 2022
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
Declaración del Congresista García sobre Decisión de la Corte Suprema
sobre el Programa “Permanecer en México”
CHICAGO, IL – El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García emitió la siguiente declaración sobre el fallo de la Corte Suprema de hoy en el caso Biden v. Texas, que permite al presidente poner fin a la política de “Permanecer en México”:
Congressman García’s Statement on Supreme Court Decision
on “Remain in Mexico” Program
CHICAGO, IL – Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García issued the following statement on today’s Supreme Court Ruling on Biden v. Texas, allowing the president to end the “Remain in Mexico” policy: