Judiciary Issues/Oversight
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Washington, DC- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 3884, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act:
"For too long, the federal government has pursued drug policies that disproportionately target and incarcerate Black and Latino individuals. Families and communities have been torn apart and lives derailed for minor charges like cannabis possession. The MORE Act is a step toward restorative justice and away from the over-policing of our communities.
Chicago, IL - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States:
Chicago, IL - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:
"My wife Evelyn and I are heartbroken by the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. A trailblazer for women's rights and gender equality, her brilliance, tenacity, and legacy will continue to inspire us all.
Chicago, IL. - The Supreme Court of the United States ruled today that the Trump Administration did not follow the law in its attempt to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and did not properly weigh the impact of their decision on individuals with DACA protections. Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement about this decision:
Washington, D.C . - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 6172, the USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act, which reauthorizes programs that have been misused to spy on Americans:
Washington, D.C . - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors:
"Today's vote to impeach the President is sobering. While I have deep disagreements with President Trump on immigration, health care, climate change and other policy areas, I did not come to Washington to impeach the President. I came to represent the voices of my constituents and I take my duty very seriously.