Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on Trump firing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem:

“No matter who runs it, DHS is a rogue and lawless agency designed to trample on our civil rights. 

“My position remains the same: not another dollar for ICE and CBP, and DHS must be dismantled to end its reign of terror in our communities.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre el despido de Kristi Noem por parte de Trump:

“Sin importar quién lo dirija, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) es una agencia corrupta y que no respeta la ley, diseñada para pisotear nuestros derechos civiles.

“Mi postura sigue siendo la misma: ni un dólar más para ICE y CBP, y el DHS debe ser desmantelado para poner fin a su régimen de terror en nuestras comunidades.

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CHICAGO ーCongressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the Trump administration’s attack on Iran:

“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.”

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CHICAGO ーEl Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre el ataque de la administración Trump a Irán:

“Un presidente estadounidense está enviando una vez más a los hijos de otros a morir por una fantasía de cambio de régimen basada en mentiras, con efectos devastadores y desestabilizadores para todos los involucrados. El Congreso debe reunirse de inmediato para votar en contra de esta guerra ilegal con Irán.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement after President Trump’s State of the Union Address:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración después del discurso del Estado de la Unión del presidente Trump:

CHICAGO — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson:

“Today, our country has lost a beacon of civil rights and a champion for equality. As a longtime friend to Reverend Jesse Jackson and his family the news of his passing is profoundly sad to me.

“Throughout his life, Reverend Jackson fearlessly advocated for the rights and dignity of working class communities, serving as a beacon of hope for millions.