Delia C. Ramirez

For more than a decade, Marcos has shown unwavering commitment to labor rights, racial and economic justice, and workers’ solidarity.  ...

Teachers at ChiArts believe that the arts belong to everyone regardless of background, ZIP code, or status.   As they continue to organize to keep ChiArts open, it is my  honor to commend them for ...

Given Republicans concern about leaders who oppress people, take their money and give it to the military and the police and themselves, are we going to see a change of heart and voting patterns on ...

A win for el pueblo! I am glad to hear of Martha and Ricardo’s release. No mother or child should be ripped apart from each other. The only way our families will be safe, protected, and secure is ...

Through a letter, Wendy shared the devastating story of her son's murder and the dangers of 287(g) agreements between ICE and local enforcement at my recent oversight forum. Wendy and Orlin's trage...

Gregory Bovino is over here applauding brutality and yearning to join violence against our neighbors in the streets and in detention. Even in "retirement," he continues to spew hate and put commun...

The genocide in Gaza has not ended. Netanyahu and Trump have no intention of honoring a ceasefire or ensuring the self-determination of Palestinians. Netanyahu's government continues to displace a...

When we fight, we win! We are clear: Our tax dollars should not fund criminals or despots. In the courts, in the streets, and in Congress, we will continue to demand accountability and fight for ...

El pueblo is clear: Our tax dollars must not be used to terrorize our communities and violate our rights.   I am committed to do everything I can to protect our neighbors, our workers, and our comm...

The administration continues to claim that their imperialistic, military actions in Cuba reflect their care for the Cuban people. All while the Trump administration deports thousands of Cubans seek...

The reports that DHS and ICE contracted employees are torturing immigrants in Delaney Hall are beyond distressing and completely unacceptable. 

As they did with CECOT, DHS is permitting and endors...

2026 is shaping to be the deadliest year for immigrants in ICE detention centers. The torture, cruelty, and inhumanity inflicted on our neighbors result in desperation and death.    Markwayne's lie...

Markwayne, a former Senator, knows that Congressional oversight is a Constitutional right. But as a loyalist first, he will lie in order to justify the attacks on our democracy by the Trump adminis...

The hate spewed carelessly, the persecution of immigrants, and the efforts to turn back the clock on civil rights to push their white supremacist, fascist agenda make us all less safe. Markwayne's...

ICE custody deaths have hit record highs under the Trump administration. Suicides in ICE detention centers are on the rise. Every single death in custody or at the hands of ICE makes it clear tha...

DHS agents are not rogue. Since its establishment in the Homeland Security Act of 2002, DHS has operated without a legal requirement to have bare-minimum policies, such as Use of Force policies. A...

Mr. Venturella, I know you are still getting used to your new position as Interim Director of ICE, and that your priority is ensuring your ex-employers profit from ICE detention. But I would sugg...

When we fight, we win! Republicans in Alabama tried to silence Black voter and eliminate majority-Black districts. They lost. Our resistance will continue to fight back against the tactics meant t...

I stand with the nurses at Prime St. Mary of Nazareth in Chicago and every worker fighting for fair pay and working conditions! As the nurses at Prime St. Mary of Nazareth file a petition to hold ...

Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim neighbors celebrating in #IL03 and beyond! May this Eid be a moment of peace, renewed hope, and healing.