Press Releases
Washington, DC - Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García issued the following statement regarding the creation of the immigration unit within the Cook County Public Defender's Office:
Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) and Donna Shalala (FL-27) introduced a congressional resolution to designate September 22nd as National Hispanic Nurses Day. The designation of a specific day to honor Hispanic nurses will help raise awareness of their accomplishments and the important work they carry out in our communities.
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.
Washington, DC - Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) joined a letter led by Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Judy Chu (CA-27), Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) and Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), and signed by a total of 173 Members of Congress, urging the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari to open an immediate investigation into new whistleblower a
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García issued the following statement to mark the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month:
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García issued the following statement on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision in support of the Trump Administration’s efforts to end Temporary Protected Status:
Chicago, IL - Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to constituents and stakeholders calling for a repeal of the statewide preemption that prevents municipalities from enacting rent control laws to protect renters and homeowners:
Chicago, IL - Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement after notice that the U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Services (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) has postponed the launch of its controversial “Citizens Academy'' in Chicago:
Chicago, IL - Today Reps. Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and 107 Members of Congress sent a letter to Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador urging him to ensure Mexican state governments drop politically motivated charges against labor lawyer Susana Prieto Terrazas.
Nuestra Ley de Responsabilidad y Equidad en la Salud Ayudará a Cambiar la Situación
Por el Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) y Janet Murguía*.