Press Releases

Washington, DC- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement upon President Trump's announcement of Kirstjen Nielsen leaving her position as Secretary of Homeland Security:

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) voted to pass H.R. 1585 a bipartisan, robust, long-term Violence Against Women Act reauthorization. The 1994 Violence Against Women Act established groundbreaking protections from violence and abuse for all Americans, and helped ensure victims and survivors have the support they need.

Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) led more than 60 of their colleagues in an effort to prevent U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) from closing its international field offices.

Chicago, IL—Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement in response to President Trump's decision to cut assistance to the Central American countries in the Northern Triangle and his threats to close the border with Mexico.

Washington, DC— Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement in response to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan's claims that the southern border is at a "breaking point":

Washington, DC—Today Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) joined the Faith In Action's immigrants' rights campaign, LA RED, American Friends Service Committee, Bend the Arc, Church World Service and the Friends Committee on National Legislation to call for a humane budget that invests in communities and cuts funding for immigration enforcement agencies.

Chicago, IL—Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement regarding the Mueller Report:

Chicago, IL- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued this statement in response to President Trump's veto of H.J.Res. 46, the resolution terminating his unlawful emergency declaration: