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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