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Rep. Delia Ramirez takes medical leave during August recess to recover from surgical procedure
The Chicago Democrat said she was disclosing the medical matter, "acknowledging the American people's growing distrust in our public officials." Ramirez's disclosure comes as U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, remains at a rehabilitation facility after suffering a fall in June. Read More
Rep. Delia Ramirez visits Chicagoans at Kentucky ICE detention center and calls conditions 'devastating'
The Illinois congresswoman joined two Democratic colleagues at the Campbell County Detention Center in Newport, Kentucky, where she checked on two constituents: Ricardo, a 39-year-old man who has been detained since September and Octavio, 53, who has been detained for two months. Ramirez said both are diabetic and have complained to her about inadequate food and medication. Read More
Rep Delia Ramirez calls DHS a safety threat after Houston ICE shooting
Rep. Delia Ramirez called DHS the "greatest threat to our safety" after an ICE officer fatally shot an illegal immigrant during immigration enforcement in Houston. Read More
Illinois Democrats weigh pros and cons of using AI - 'We must remain the master of the technology'
In Illinois, U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, a former Fermilab physicist, is using AI to help draft legislation. U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says she “involuntarily” uses it in Google searches. Others, like U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez are purposefully steering clear. Read More
Living Wage for All: A Prescription for Economic Ruin
Four Democratic House members, Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), and Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), introduced the Living Wage for All Act on April 28, proposing to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour. Read More
Reps Ramirez and Mejia introduce Living Wage for All Act with $25 minimum wage
Rep. Delia Ramirez and Rep. Analilia Mejia introduced the Living Wage for All Act, a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour and eliminate subminimum wages. Read More
Trump ousts Kristi Noem, Pritzker says 'don’t let the door hit you on the way out'
U.S. Reps. Delia Ramirez and Robin Kelly responded to Noem's removal with a "Good Riddance," while Gov. JB Pritzker posted a fake Noem LinkedIn profile that read "#opentowork." Read More
Kristi Noem meets with Democratic lawmaker in ‘combative’ meeting about ICE conduct
Delia Ramirez said DHS head ‘viciously lied’ when pressed about departmental officials allegedly breaking the law Read More
In fiery meeting, Rep. Delia Ramirez issues demands, reminds DHS head Noem of plans to pursue her impeachment
Ramirez came equipped with specific requests, including barring federal agents from churches, schools and hospitals — and revoking a controversial policy that allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to enter homes without a judicial warrant. Read More
Amid DHS shutdown, Noem meets with Democrat who called for her impeachment
In a rare meeting amid a partial government shutdown affecting her agency, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem met with Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., on Wednesday afternoon as the Chicago congresswoman pushed for a shift in tactics from immigration agents, according to Ramirez’s office. Read More
New bill seeks to prohibit DHS from using full-body restraints
In announcing the legislation, U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) cited an Associated Press investigation that revealed several examples of Immigration and Customs Enforcement using the device on people — sometimes for hours — on deportation flights. Read More