Judiciary Issues/Oversight

Congressman García Joins Secretary Giannoulias to Release REAL ID Video

March 17, 2025

CHICAGO— To ensure every Illinoisan gets the facts about REAL ID, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García joined Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and released a video specifically geared toward Spanish-speaking residents.

Issues:ChicagoImmigrationJudiciary Issues/Oversight

U.S. congressman from Illinois urges more pay for college athletes

March 15, 2025

In The News

By Jim Talamonti

At a recent hearing of the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrat…

Issues:EducationJudiciary Issues/Oversight

Giving Up Billionaires for Lent

March 6, 2025

In The News

By Brian Kaylor

García said he hopes Republicans will “give up billionaires for Lent.”

Issues:ChicagoImmigrationJudiciary Issues/Oversight

‘These kids have dreams too’: Chicago educators resist fear, despite ICE concerns

March 3, 2025

In The News

By Sofia Joseph, Jenna Muehleck, Lydia Nugent, Agustin Alamo and Zoe Alpert

Chicago teachers, counselors and community members unite to promote strength an…

Issues:ChicagoEducationImmigrationJudiciary Issues/Oversight

Lawmakers, faith groups push bill to prevent ICE raids on churches, sensitive locations

February 25, 2025

In The News

By Jack Jenkins

Rep. Jesús G. Garcia, an Illinois Democrat, reintroduced the Protecting Sensiti…

Issues:ChicagoImmigrationJudiciary Issues/Oversight

Join Congressman García for a Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, February 19, 2025

February 18, 2025

Press Release

Join Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García for a Virtual Town Hall where the Congressman will provide a congressional update and discuss the recent executive orders by the Trump administration.

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

from 6:00 to 7:00 pm CST (7:00 to 8:00 pm EST)

Issues:ChicagoCivil Rights and Women’s IssuesFinancial ServicesForeign AffairsImmigrationJudiciary Issues/OversightLaborTransportation and InfrastructureVeterans Affairs and Armed Services

Rep. García Reintroduces the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act for the 119th Congress

February 15, 2025

In The News

By Editor

This pivotal legislation would codify common sense protections for immigrant co…

Issues:ChicagoImmigrationJudiciary Issues/Oversight

Congressman García’s Statement on His Vote Against H.R. 35

February 12, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García issued the following statement on his decision to vote against H.R. 35, the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act:

Issues:ChicagoCivil Rights and Women’s IssuesCriminal Justice Reform and Gun SafetyImmigrationJudiciary Issues/Oversight

Declaración del Congresista García sobre su Voto en Contra de la Propuesta de Ley H.R. 35

February 12, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García emitió la siguiente declaración sobre su decisión de votar en contra de la ley H.R. 35, la Ley Agente Raúl González de Seguridad de Oficiales:

Issues:ChicagoCivil Rights and Women’s IssuesCriminal Justice Reform and Gun SafetyImmigrationJudiciary Issues/Oversight

Immigration advocates rally in Little Village in response to Trump administration sweeps

February 9, 2025

In The News

By Jessica Ma

Some residents were afraid to go outside last week. Now, the community “needs t…

Issues:ChicagoCivil Rights and Women’s IssuesImmigrationJudiciary Issues/Oversight