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H.R. 7335 · Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act
Accountability record
Where Jesús G. "Chuy" García stands on Immigration and ICE
Statements, legislative actions, and public records—shown with the sources behind them.
Jesús G. "Chuy" García
IL-4 · U.S. House
Where they stand
Jesús G. “Chuy” García has expressed support for due process, institutional accountability, humanitarian protections and family unity, a pathway to citizenship, rebuilding the immigration-enforcement system, and limits on militarized enforcement and sensitive-location arrests.
Position details
Investigate ICE and require stronger oversight
SupportsJesús G. “Chuy” García has supported holding ICE and CBP accountable, including in statements published in 2022 and 2026.
The cited statements support institutional accountability but do not specify every possible oversight mechanism.
Dismantle or defund ICE and replace its detention and deportation system
SupportsJesús G. “Chuy” García has supported dismantling and rebuilding the immigration-enforcement system, including opposing additional funding for immigration-enforcement agencies in a statement with no publication date provided.
The 2026 statement expressly supports dismantling DHS and rebuilding the system; the undated statement does not specify the precise replacement structure or establish positions on legalization or detention alternatives.
Stop militarized ICE raids and arrests at sensitive places
SupportsJesús G. “Chuy” García has opposed the militarization of ICE and supported preventing detention or ICE enforcement actions at schools, medical facilities, and places of worship.
The 2019 evidence addresses militarization and a specific training facility, while the 2025 evidence addresses sensitive locations; neither establishes a general position on detention, deportation, or ICE’s overall existence.
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Require due process before ICE detention or deportation
SupportsIn a statement published April 19, 2022, Jesús G. “Chuy” García supported restoring due process in the immigration system.
This evidence establishes a position expressed in 2022; it does not by itself establish a current position.
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Pair enforcement with legalization and a better visa system
SupportsIn statements published April 19, 2022, Jesús G. “Chuy” García supported a pathway to citizenship for undocumented people and a fair immigration system beyond enforcement alone.
The cited evidence establishes support for a pathway to citizenship and an approach beyond enforcement alone; it does not specify a visa-reform proposal or establish a current position.
Sources for this position
Protect asylum seekers, humanitarian status holders, and mixed-status families
SupportsIn a statement published April 19, 2022, Jesús G. “Chuy” García supported keeping families together and providing protection or relief for DREAMers, DACA- and DAPA-eligible individuals, and people with Temporary Protected Status.
This evidence establishes a position expressed in 2022; it does not by itself establish a current position or address every humanitarian-status category.
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What they said
“We must hold these agents accountable, dismantle DHS and rebuild the immigration enforcement system from the ground up.”
Read the full statement (opens in a new tab)“No one should live in fear of being detained while taking their child to school, seeking medical care, or practicing their faith.”
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- What they’ve said· X
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“Ending TPS is a moral and economic catastrophe. TPS holders are a vital part of our communities and our economy. They contribute approximately $29 billion to the U.S. economy and pay nearly $8 billion in combined federal, state, local and payroll taxes. Contrary to what the Trump administration says, they are ineligible for food stamps and housing assistance–despite their economic contributions.”
Context: Quoted post by @DHSgov: Termination of TEMPORARY Protected Status is now in effect for the following countries. For those with terminated TPS: LEAVE NOW or be DEPORTED. https://t.co/Pahpi5pL2Z
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“ICE and Border Patrol agents have illegally terrorized our communities for years. Giving them electrified gloves will only lead to more unjustified violence by these thugs. We should be investing in our communities, not torture instruments.”
Context: Quoted post by @fox8news: White House border czar Tom Homan on Thursday, Aug. 13, defended plans to give Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks, arguing the devices would prevent agents from needing to resort to deadly force. Read more here: https://t.co/GPFuCKtToE
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“Social Security is a vital lifeline for millions, allowing them to retire with the dignity they’ve earned. But Republicans are hell-bent on gutting and weakening it. That’s why today my Democratic colleagues and I are committed to protecting and strengthening Social Security for the generations to come.”
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“Even after losing at the Supreme Court, Trump and Miller are trying to undermine birthright citizenship and intimidate immigrants. They won’t succeed. Birthright citizenship is a constitutional right and this unlawful attack will be struck down in court – just like the last one.”
Context: Quoted post by @democracynow: Trump Signs New Executive Orders Restricting Birthright Citizenship https://t.co/OEP1OvHhsM
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“Today the right to vote is under attack by extremists who are trying to roll back the Voting Rights Act and end political representation for Black, Latino, Asian and so many other communities. The truth is simple: they don't fight this hard against people who don’t matter. They target us because they know our power. It’s time for Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and end the era…”
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“Immigrants caught in our broken immigration system and waiting through case backlogs shouldn’t have to fear flying or being thrown into detention simply to meet a quota. I’m proud to cosponsor this legislation to stop TSA from sharing data with ICE.”
Context: Quoted post by @RepRashida: There’s been a terrifying increase of ICE arrests at airports. Why? Because TSA has offered up data on our immigrant neighbors so ICE can fulfill its daily arrest quota. I introduced the No TSA Data for ICE Act so immigrants can fly safely in the US without fear. https://t.co/mM3hF2bNtZ
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“Today, we remember and honor the 23 lives taken in a hateful act of violence in El Paso seven years ago by a white supremacist. A few days after this tragedy I visited my friend @RepEscobar in El Paso to offer condolences and solidarity. I saw a community in pain but united. We must work to end gun violence and stop the racist rhetoric and hatred directed at Latinos and immigrants we continue t…”
Context: Quoted post by @RepEscobar: Every El Pasoan knows where they were on August 3rd, 2019. Today remains a solemn day, and despite the passing of time, seven years later our community continues to feel the pain, loss, and devastation from the senseless violence of that day. I know that many continue to live with the ong…
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“Last year, I called on ICE to release José on humanitarian parole so he could reunite with his brother, Alfredo, who is battling end-stage kidney failure, and donate his kidney. Now, ICE has once again detained José. He must be released so he and his brother can continue their recovery, and so José can help provide Alfredo with the care and support he deserves.”
Context: Quoted post by @chicagotribune: Jose Gregorio Gonzalez, a Venezuelan migrant who was temporarily released from ICE detention last year so he could donate a kidney to his dying brother, has once again been detained by immigration authorities. https://t.co/rFtRZfTNmO
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“People are being killed in our streets, racially profiled, having their homes broken into without warrants, and crammed into private, for-profit detention centers. And all of it is being funded with our tax dollars. Enough is enough! We need to pass the Melt ICE Act and end this reign of terror.”
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“$240 billion for racist thugs to terrorize and kill people on our streets. But nothing for healthcare, housing, or the things Americans have been begging Congress to address. Those are the Republican majority's priorities. https://t.co/rgtq4kVVO4”
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“Innocent children are being locked away and traumatized at the Dilley Trailer Prison. They are fed food with worms and mold, drinking water that makes them sick, and being denied medical care. Shut down Dilley! No child should have to suffer like this. https://t.co/I3fJNOzADz”
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“You're right @TVietor08, it should be a no brainer. We've been asking the Trump admin to do this for a couple of weeks already.”
Context: Quoted post by @RepChuyGarcia: The people of Venezuela deserve a full humanitarian response after the devastating June 24 earthquakes. Today, @RepCasar and I led our colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to lift Venezuelan sanctions and restore access to frozen assets to support relief and recovery. https://…
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“Overcrowded immigration courtrooms like this is by design. This administration is setting immigrants up, denying them time to prepare or even find a lawyer before their hearings. This is not due process, this is another tactic in their unlawful, anti-immigrant agenda. https://t.co/WbUKOiIXVE”
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“IT'S TIME TO END THE ICE AGE. No more half-measures. Dismantle DHS. End for-profit detention. Stop criminalizing immigrants. Build a fair, accountable immigration system rooted in dignity. Pass the Melt ICE Act. That's what our communities deserve. https://t.co/AE7NJSN7Cn”
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“My statement on the ongoing brutality and criminality of ICE: https://t.co/8XBDcJscl0”
- What they’ve said· Press release
Congressman garcia s statement on ice s ongoing criminality
“We must hold these agents accountable, dismantle DHS and rebuild the immigration enforcement system from the ground up.”
“We cannot continue to fund these rogue, lawless agencies. Republicans need to stop pretending that ICE is an immigration enforcement agency when it’s acting like an immigrant extermination agency. We must hold these agents accountable, dismantle DHS and rebuild the immigration enforcement system from the ground up.”
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“ICE has killed another person just days after the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. This pattern of violence and blatant disregard for human life cannot continue. There must be a full, independent investigation into every single death involving ICE, and accountability for all crimes committed by its thugs.”
Context: Quoted post by @NBCNews: NEW: Investigators are looking into an ICE-involved shooting incident in Maine in which a 26-year-old Colombian man who was authorized to work in the U.S. was killed. DHS has not yet commented on the incident. https://t.co/0aL4PcthYf
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“Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a hardworking father and husband. ICE fatally shot him while he was on his way to work. There must be a full, independent investigation. ICE has shown us it cannot be trusted to investigate itself.”
Context: Quoted post by @RepSylviaGarcia: I am aware of the fatal shooting that occurred during an ICE enforcement operation in my district in the Magnolia Park neighborhood this morning. ICE has released an initial account, but the facts must be independently and thoroughly investigated, including the circumstances that led…
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“Trump continues to threaten our most basic liberties. Freedom of speech is protected by the First Amendment. Whether ICE likes it or not, people have the right to criticize their brutal tactics.”
Context: Quoted post by @washingtonpost: When two people were killed during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis this year, David Streever sent a scathing note to the director of ICE. Five months later, DHS agents came looking for him. Now, he's suing DHS officials. https://t.co/hcBH9EqBhY
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“This cruel decision puts hundreds of thousands of vetted, long-settled people at risk of detention and deportation, tearing mixed-status families apart. TPS holders followed the law, complied with every requirement, and underwent extensive vetting. Congress must act now to protect TPS holders and provide a clear pathway to citizenship.”
Context: Quoted post by @washingtonpost: Breaking news: The Trump administration can cancel temporary humanitarian protections for Haitian and Syrian immigrants living legally in the U.S., the Supreme Court ruled, possibly allowing the deportation of hundreds of thousands of people this year. https://t.co/SVsybiNAcB
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“.@RepLaMonica is facing 17 years in prison for conducting oversight and demanding accountability from the Trump admin. Democracy dies when lawmakers are punished for simply doing their jobs. I’m standing with @RepLaMonica because oversight is constitutional, not a crime. https://t.co/tcQhydxgcn”
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“This dangerous ruling only greenlights Trump’s mass deportation machine by allowing DHS to deport people immediately, without ever seeing an immigration judge.”
Context: Quoted post by @kyledcheney: JUST IN: The D.C. Circuit has reinstated a Day One directive by DHS that expanded "expedited removal" proceedings to the maximum extent permitted by law. There's no due process violation in those directives, the 2-1 panel concluded. https://t.co/qFMJbprEBM
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“This administration continues to put more barriers for legal immigrants who want to become citizens. This proposed steep hike and the elimination of waivers for vulnerable populations is basically a “wealth test” and another step to prevent immigrants from reaching full participation in our society.”
Context: Quoted post by @camiloreports: CBS News: The Trump administration is proposing to charge legal immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship $570 more in application fees and eliminate waivers and fee reductions for low-income applicants. https://t.co/8OKj1FnYpo
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“At a time when global humanitarian assistance programs have been cut by Trump’s dismantling of USAID, millions of refugees around the world are struggling to access food, shelter and other basic human needs. We must do better. This World Refugee Day I’m committed to fighting for policies that uphold our shared humanity and support the tens of millions of people worldwide seeking safety.”
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“Our statement on illegal detentions at Bridgeview Courthouse. https://t.co/d7wjYvI5QF”
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“Today marks 14 years of DACA, yet Dreamers are still forced to live with uncertainty because Congress has failed to act. On this anniversary, we stand with DACA recipients and Dreamers and recommit to fighting for permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship. #HomeIsHere https://t.co/Huenl9CR7w”
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“Trump and Miller are about to deport people, including an elderly Syrian man and two Iranian women seeking refuge in the U.S., to the Central African Republic. None of them are from this country, which is so dangerous that our own government has placed it on the “Do not travel” list. This is literally a death flight for the two dozen immigrants on that plane. This is evil and illegal. The fligh…”
Context: Quoted post by @ReichlinMelnick: 🚨Trump is going to deport Iranian women who PROVED to an immigration court that they would be persecuted in Iran to the Central African Republic, a country so dangerous to others the U.S. recommends no American travel there. Trump is destroying this country's legacy of freedom! http…
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“The Trump administration’s immigration actions against a referee, some team members and even a dozen soccer fans is turning this FIFA World Cup into an event of exclusion instead of the inclusive event it should be. #NoICEintheCup”
Context: Quoted post by @Suntimes: Several FIFA World Cup officials have been denied U.S. entry, while others have been subjected to heavy security screening and visa denials. An Iraqi team photographer was denied entry last week at O'Hare International Airport. https://t.co/8fBdU6ytPe
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“Inflation keeps rising. Higher gas and electricity prices are forcing people to make hard choices. And instead of helping families get some relief, Trump just signed a package giving $70 billion more to ICE and CBP.”
Context: Quoted post by @nytimes: Breaking News: U.S. inflation surged to a 4.2% annual rate in May, as higher energy prices put more pressure on the economy. https://t.co/f5ZEMpwzRy
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“Today, I voted no on the Republicans’ $70 billion slush fund for ICE and CBP. This bill does nothing to lower the cost of living or make our country better in any way. My full statement below: https://t.co/cJtNVmP6OA”
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“I’ll be speaking at the “Building a Fair Economy for All” tour in Chicago because working people in the Midwest must be at the center of rebuilding American industry. We’ll discuss trade policy, creating more good-paying union jobs, and strengthening our economy. RSVP at the link below.”
Context: Quoted post by @PCGTW: 🚨CHICAGO: Elites on both sides of the aisle have supported disastrous free trade deals. We’re on the road to talk to working people about what comes next! Join us on the 15th with @RepChuyGarcia, @repdeliaramirez, @rep_jackson, and Amb. Katherine Tai. https://t.co/EugzZImJJj
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“Last night, Senate Republicans voted to give ICE and CBP another blank check for brutality and cruelty. Taxpayer dollars should go toward helping families get ahead, not terrorizing our communities. I will be voting no.”
Context: Quoted post by @AP: BREAKING: The Senate passes a $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on President Trump's settlement fund. https://t.co/4Q3QX6Dl3H
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“I am outraged to learn that the Trump administration is again forcibly separating and traumatizing families, even when immigration officials know some of these families cannot legally be removed. This is cruel and morally wrong, and we will fight against these removals.”
Context: Quoted post by @AP: Dozens of children torn from their parents at the border have now been separated from their families a second time despite legal protections, an AP investigation finds. https://t.co/KBkJrkZeNN
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“It doesn’t matter who leads DHS, the brutality and cruelty towards immigrants continues. ICE is stonewalling elected officials and blocking congressional oversight because they know what is happening inside these detention centers violates basic human rights.”
Context: Quoted post by @GovSherrillNJ: The New Jersey Department of Health today sought to conduct a health inspection of Delaney Hall, but it was denied full access and was allowed to inspect only a limited part of the facility. We will review and share the Department’s findings from the limited portion it was allowed to i…
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“I visited the Broadview ICE processing center in December, and what I saw was insufficient sanitary services, no medical or mental health services and a system designed to wear people down. Since then, there have been many reports documenting these abuses, and conditions that have led to 18 deaths in custody according to ICE's own data. This is a system that is inherently dehumanizing.”
Context: Quoted post by @ICEgov: The facts are: ⭐All detainees are provided with 3 meals a day, clean water, clothing, bedding, showers, soap, and toiletries. ⭐Illegal aliens also have access to phones to communicate with their family members and lawyers. ⭐Certified dieticians evaluate meals. ⭐In fact, ICE has higher detenti…
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“This new policy will force thousands of LEGAL immigrants, including spouses of US citizens, to leave their homes, families, and jobs for weeks or even months to get their green card outside the U.S. This is an absurd and cruel policy.”
Context: Quoted post by @washingtonpost: Breaking news: The Trump administration will require most foreigners seeking green cards to apply from outside the U.S., a shift that lawyers said could affect thousands of people who file applications each year while living in America on temporary visas. https://t.co/pgwTKtf9gr
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“The case against the Broadview Six was another attempt at silencing critics of this administration’s policies and another attack on the First Amendment. I’m glad to see all charges dropped.”
Context: Quoted post by @Suntimes: Charges against the remaining members of the “Broadview Six” will be permanently dropped following a closed-door hearing Thursday morning about redactions that were made by prosecutors to a set of grand jury transcripts. https://t.co/kS3cYPdpSJ
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“With this executive order, Trump is weaponizing the financial system against immigrants. It will prevent them from having secure bank accounts for their hard-earned money, and will deny mortgages, auto loans and credit cards simply based on stereotypes. https://t.co/oQDygJjZY5”
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“This morning, I'm joining my colleague Congresswoman Delia Ramirez at a hearing to examine the expansion of 287 (g) agreements to deputize local law enforcement for mass deportations. Follow along here.”
Context: Quoted post by @repdeliaramirez: The Trump administration's rapid expansion of 287(g) agreements to deputize local law enforcement for its mass deportation agenda is harming our communities. I’m hosting a shadow hearing to hear from experts about the need to end 287(g) program. https://t.co/5SivYX3V8k
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“Mike Banks led one of the most brutal invasions of our cities. These revelations confirm what we already know – he is a disgrace. Good riddance and prepare for accountability.”
Context: Quoted post by @jbendery: Trump's Border Patrol chief has abruptly resigned after a report that he traveled abroad to solicit sex workers https://t.co/sf5sETWTT5
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“Judges, including many appointed by Trump, have ruled against ICE detention practices TEN THOUSAND TIMES – because what Trump and Miller are doing is illegal. Let that sink in. https://t.co/xGnaECiZAT”
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“Estoy profundamente apenado y con el corazón roto al enterarme de que Kevin González ha fallecido. Sus padres lograron reunirse con él en Durango, pero debieron haber tenido más tiempo juntos. Honramos a Kevin y a su familia comprometiéndonos a seguir luchando por un sistema migratorio humanitario que trate a todas las personas con dignidad. Quiero agradecer a mis colegas @repdeliaramirez y @Re…”
Context: Quoted post by @TelemundoPR: La tía y el hermano de Kevin González confirmaron su fallecimiento a NBC Chicago/Telemundo Chicago a última hora de la tarde del domingo. https://t.co/vjShYWTf1A
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“I am deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn that Kevin Gonzalez has passed away. His parents were able to reunite with him in Durango, but they should have had more time together. We honor Kevin and his family by vowing to continue fighting for a humane immigration system that treats everyone with dignity. I want to thank my colleagues @repdeliaramirez, @Rep_Grijalva and the advocates who fou…”
Context: Quoted post by @ABC7Chicago: An 18-year-old Chicago-born man has died battling terminal cancer just a day after reuniting with his parents, who were detained by ICE while trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border to say their final goodbyes. https://t.co/mhAfhoHBzH
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“This is why the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act. Republicans know the only way they can win the midterms is by disenfranchising voters.”
Context: Quoted post by @zeteo_news: BREAKING: Tennessee Republicans voted to eliminate the state's only Black-majority district. Rep. @Justinjpearson explains why he's fighting it. Watch his full conversation with @prem_thakker - find the link in the replies. https://t.co/5RzAcvrRxN
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“I’m relieved to hear that Kevin Gonzalez’s parents will reunite in Mexico with him soon. The cruelty of Trump’s immigration policy knows no boundaries. Kevin deserves to see his parents one more time. https://t.co/Kvp6rqQ00R”
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“Es un gran alivio saber que los padres de Kevin Gonzalez podrán reunirse con él pronto. La crueldad del sistema de inmigración de Trump no tiene límites. Este joven merece ver a sus padres una vez más.”
Context: Quoted post by @TelemundoCHI: Juez federal autoriza deportación expedita de padres de Kevin González, joven con cáncer incurable https://t.co/pQsNuSgb5O
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“Israeli forces have attacked & intercepted another humanitarian flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. 175 civilians on board were illegally abducted, including U.S citizens. This is a blatant violation of international law. I joined @RepRashida in demanding an end to the ongoing blockade on Gaza & immediate release of the two remaining activists detained by Israel.”
Context: Quoted post by @RepRashida: I'm leading a letter to the Trump Admin about the illegal Israeli military attack on the Flotilla and the abduction of civilians, including Americans, heading to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid. We are demanding an end to the blockade on Gaza and the release of the two remaining captives.
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“Silverio Villegas Gonzalez deserves justice and our community demands accountability. The federal agents involved in the killing of Silverio need to be held accountable and I look forward to the results of the investigation.”
Context: Quoted post by @Suntimes: Illinois State Police has opened an investigation into the fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas González nearly eight months after he was killed by a federal immigration agent during a traffic stop toward the start of Operation Midway Blitz. https://t.co/8z3pWO0Xie
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“At a time when newsrooms are shrinking, the coverage of the deadly immigration operations by Chicago Tribune reporters was outstanding. Congratulations to the phenomenal team doing the work on the ground in Chicago.”
Context: Quoted post by @chicagotribune: The Chicago Tribune won the Pulitzer Prize on Monday for its coverage of Operation Midway Blitz, the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement mission in the Chicago area last fall. https://t.co/j6KAWRQi2M
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“While this temporary stay preserves access to mifepristone for now, the fight is far from over. We must continue pushing back against Trump’s attacks on reproductive rights. These decisions belong to women and their doctors.”
Context: Quoted post by @politico: BREAKING: The Supreme Court has temporarily restored mail-order access to the abortion drug mifepristone, after a federal appeals court curtailed access to the drug. https://t.co/iGOFRDuR3N
- Voted against passing the bill
Voted against passing the full bill.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
This was the final vote on the full bill. It shows how the official voted, not why or how they viewed each part of it.
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“Khamis Ayyad was an American citizen and longtime resident of my district who was killed during Israeli settler raids last summer. As with all Americans killed abroad, he deserves a thorough, credible, independent investigation into his killing. I’m leading 23 colleagues in urging the State and Justice Departments to conduct that investigation and take steps to protect American citizens in the…”
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“Read more here: https://t.co/R5IA0LUhAs”
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“Human beings do not belong in warehouses. I’ve joined @RepRashida and @RepDeliaRamirez to introduce the Ban Warehouse Detention Act to put a stop to DHS’s brutal detention practices. Our communities have made it clear they do not want these torture factories in our backyards. https://t.co/51LgFNIaBI”
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“Marimar Martinez was shot five times by a Border Patrol agent and falsely labeled a domestic terrorist. Even after all charges were dropped, the government continues to smear her name. I stand with her in her fight for justice and accountability, and I’m honored to have introduced her as she testified before the Homeland Security Committee today.”
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“While you were sleeping, Republicans tried and failed to expand the government’s authority to spy on Americans without a warrant. Administrations controlled by both parties have abused FISA Section 702 to surveil any person they want. I voted no and I’m going to continue fighting for reforms.”
Context: Quoted post by @AP: The House approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies after Republicans revolted and refused President Donald Trump’s push for a longer extension. https://t.co/hpO1p0i18D
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“Whether loud or quiet, as long as people are being denied due process, DHS is detaining them illegally.”
Context: Quoted post by @JennieSTaer: Markwayne Mullin says his leadership style at DHS entails doing deportations "in a more quiet way." https://t.co/GZ5oe82hjg
- Voted to pass the bill
Voted to pass the full bill.
H.R. 1689 · To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
This was the final vote on the full bill. It shows how the official voted, not why or how they viewed each part of it.
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“.@RepLouCorrea and I led 86 colleagues to demand answers from @SecMullinDHS on why DACA recipients are facing major renewal delays—causing financial hardship, job loss, and even detention and removal. DACA recipients deserve protection and a pathway to citizenship, not to be failed by their government.”
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“This cruel action by the Trump admin will harm many eligible mixed-status families across the country and worsen the housing crisis.”
Context: Quoted post by @BLaw: Tens of thousands of American citizens, most of them children, stand to lose public housing benefits under a Trump administration plan targeting immigrants without lawful status. https://t.co/bE5140x2TX
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“I led a letter with my colleagues @RepRobertGarcia, @RepRoKhanna and 40 of other Members of Congress calling on the Trump admin to immediately get ICE out of our airports. This unprecedented and unnecessary action has failed to reduce security lines, is causing chaos and fear and fails to support TSA workers—whose pay Republicans in Congress have repeatedly blocked. You can read the letter in t…”
- What they’ve said· Official congressional website
Official statement about a letter
led 40 Members in a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, and White House Border Czar Tom Homan firmly opposing the deployment of armed ICE agents to airports around the country.
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“Today SCOTUS is hearing arguments in a case that could determine whether citizens born in the United States are lawful citizens. But the 14th Amendment is clear: birthright citizenship is a constitutional right. SCOTUS must uphold it!”
Context: Quoted post by @nytimes: The Supreme Court is hearing President Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship. In a first for a sitting president, he is attending the arguments. Follow live updates. https://t.co/F4KceEYNku
- What they’ve said· X
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“Birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Trump and Miller are trying to end it by relying on the arguments of white supremacists. Fitting for them.”
Context: Quoted post by @washingtonpost: The Trump administration argues the 14th Amendment does not apply to people in the country illegally or on temporary visas. If the Supreme Court agrees, it could render hundreds of thousands of children born to immigrant parents stateless. https://t.co/KCvdRS3t7E
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“It takes a real sociopath to brutalize and terrorize children, and sadly, the Trump administration is full of them. Thank you, @RepJayapal, for holding this hearing with advocates and experts to discuss the trauma our government is inflicting on our children and what we must do to stop it.”
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“Follow along as we hear from experts and advocates about the Trump administration’s attacks on our children. ⬇️”
Context: Quoted post by @RepJayapal: The Trump administration is traumatizing children through their cruel deportation campaign. Today, we’re hosting a hearing to fight for justice and the truth. Watch: https://t.co/iy8SBtJCUR
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“My statement on Trump sending ICE to airports. https://t.co/Xg9gg0sAud”
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“Pledging not to deport US citizens is not a concession. It’s the law.”
Context: Quoted post by @burgessev: The White House sent Sens. Collins and Britt this letter detailing the immigration enforcement changes they are willing to make to fund DHS -body cameras -limit enforcement at sensitive locations -oversight -visible officer identification -no deporting US citizens https://t.co/eXk15vyphA
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“Good riddance, but Bovino better not expect a quiet retirement. We will continue to demand he be held accountable for his crimes. This change in command means nothing. DHS must be dismantled, and the immigration system rebuilt from the ground up.”
Context: Quoted post by @kylegriffin1: Breaking NBC: Greg Bovino, the U.S. Border Patrol agent who became the face of Trump's severe immigration crackdown, will retire at the end of the month, two CBP officials tell NBC News. https://t.co/Yr4LHihDrV
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“It's shameful the federal government purposefully dragged their feet in providing records for those they wrongfully detained and in many cases deported without due process. This is just another example of Trump's cruel immigration policies that are tearing families and communities apart.”
Context: Quoted post by @chicagotribune: Attorneys say hundreds, if not thousands, of people arrested in the Chicago area could have ultimately been found eligible for release. https://t.co/ydgHdzD89t
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“Estefany Rodriguez is a journalist doing critical work informing the Latino community in the Nashville area. She has a valid work permit and a pending application for asylum, but ICE still took her in an attempt to silence her. These attacks on the free press must end.”
Context: Quoted post by @PabloReports: Nashville Noticias reporter Estefany Rodríguez was in a marked press car. ICE took her anyway. Here's what we know: https://t.co/HHjNHEFFJL
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“My statement on Trump firing Kristi Noem: https://t.co/XP5jBUCMBE”
- Recorded vote
Jesús G. "Chuy" García voted for final passage of HR7744: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026.
H.R. 7744 · Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
This shows how the official voted on this decision. It does not show why they voted that way or prove their position on every part of the bill.
- Voted against passing the bill
Voted against passing the full bill.
H.R. 7744 · Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
This was the final vote on the full bill. It shows how the official voted, not why or how they viewed each part of it.
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“Today, I pressed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem about how her agency brutalizes the American people, and then lies and smears victims to cover up these crimes. I made it clear: she should resign or face impeachment.”
Context: Quoted post by @HouseJudiciary: Secretary Noem has failed the American people and turned DHS into a national embarrassment. @RepChuyGarcia makes clear Noem has to go. https://t.co/bk9qACUAYS
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“🚨 Today, I’m participating in a hearing to hold DHS Sec. Kristi Noem accountable for the barbaric tactics CBP and ICE agents have used against U.S. citizens and migrants. Watch the hearing here: https://t.co/KFJWpoMEZi”
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“I’m outraged that DACA recipients are being wrongfully arrested and, in some cases, even deported. Many DACA recipients have only ever known this country as their home, and they must pass strict background checks to maintain their status. They are not criminals – they deserve protection and a pathway to citizenship.”
Context: Quoted post by @camiloreports: CBS News exclusive: ICE arrested 261 DACA recipients and deported 86 of them during the first 10 months of the second Trump administration, according to official DHS data shared with Congress. DHS says most had criminal histories. https://t.co/xFE7luIhS4
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“Weaponizing the IRS for immigration enforcement is unlawful and puts sensitive, personal information at risk of unauthorized disclosure. I joined my colleague @repespaillat in demanding answers and full accountability for compromising taxpayer privacy.”
Context: Quoted post by @HispanicCaucus: The Internal Revenue Service improperly shared confidential taxpayer data with Department of Homeland Security. Led by Chair @repespaillat, the @hispaniccaucus and @housedemocrats demand answers, notification for every affected taxpayer, and full accountability! — https://t.co/c3rdKazCoP
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“Please see the latest travel update for Mexico from the U.S. Department of State. I encourage everyone to review the official guidance carefully and prioritize their safety while traveling.”
Context: Quoted post by @TravelGov: Feb. 25 Update: All restrictions on U.S. government staff in Mexico have been lifted. The U.S. Embassy and all consulates in Mexico are operating normally. While flight schedules have returned to normal, if your direct flight to the United States is cancelled, you might consider booking a…
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“In the six months since Camp East Montana began operating, three people have died. Reports detail horrific conditions such as flooding, sewage backups, inadequate medical care, and irregular access to legal counsel. It must be shut down. Thank you @RepEscobar for your leadership on this.”
Context: Quoted post by @RepEscobar: Today, I - along with @RepJayapal, the Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, and 22 other Members of Congress - sent a letter to Sec. Noem and ICE Acting Director Lyons calling for the immediate closure of Camp East Montana. https://t.co/JUy4…
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“My response to President Trump’s State of the Union. https://t.co/LD9n2Hqo0D”
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“At least 6 people have been fatally shot by federal immigration officers, including American citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti and Ruben Ray Martinez.”
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“Marimar Martinez—shot five times by a CBP agent, who later bragged about it—is in the House chambers for the State of the Union. As her own government continues to smear her name, I’m proud of her courage in sharing her story—and proud to have her as my guest at the SOTU. https://t.co/UM163kS9DW”
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) ahora intenta arrestar a refugiados que se encuentran LEGALMENTE en el país. Se trata de personas a quienes Estados Unidos prometió proteger, quienes podrían no tener aún una tarjeta de residencia permanente (Green Card) debido a que Trump ordenó al USCIS detener el procesamiento de las solicitudes de refugiados. Este es otro ataque racista contra qui…”
Context: Quoted post by @TelemundoNews: 🔴 ICE planea detener a refugiados que todavía no tienen su residencia permanente. https://t.co/nseHdezot2
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“DHS is now trying to arrest LEGALLY present refugees. These are people the US promised to protect, who may not have a green card yet because Trump ordered USCIS to slow and then halt the processing of applications by refugees. This is another racist and hateful attack on people trying to escape violence.”
Context: Quoted post by @camiloreports: The Trump administration has ordered ICE officers to locate, arrest and detain refugees for an "inspection," if they have failed to secure a green card a year after arriving in the U.S., in its latest effort to more heavily scrutinize legal immigrants. https://t.co/Z06F0b9bWB
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“Juan Nicolas is a 2 month-old baby who has been in the Dilley ICE detention center for half of his life, constantly sick. This Administration’s immigration enforcement actions are beyond cruelty. This is child abuse by the federal government, and we will not give ICE and CBP one more cent to continue their cruel policies.”
Context: Quoted post by @commondreams: "These kids should be released, and these folks who have committed no crime should not be in this trailer prison." https://t.co/hdoO1ragvA
- What they’ve said· Official statement
Congressman garcia to vote against dhs funding bill
“Far from cutting funding for ICE, the bill expands its slush fund and imposes no serious reforms to end its rampage through our cities. Giving billions more to ICE and CBP, after the $170 billion they received in the Big Ugly Bill and without any meaningful action to rein them in, is a green light to continue terrorizing communities around the country.”
- Original cosponsor
Joined as an original cosponsor.
H.R. 6521 · Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act of 2025
- Original cosponsor
Joined as an original cosponsor.
H.R. 6397 · Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
- Cosponsor
Joined the bill as a cosponsor.
H.R. 4004 · No Anonymity in Immigration Enforcement Act of 2025
- Original cosponsor
Joined as an original cosponsor.
H.Res. 533 · Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
- Original cosponsor
Joined as an original cosponsor.
H.R. 2851 · WISE Act
- Voted to pass the bill
Voted to pass the full bill.
H.R. 993 · Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act
This was the final vote on the full bill. It shows how the official voted, not why or how they viewed each part of it.
- What they’ve said· Press release
Rep garcia reintroduces the protecting sensitive locations act for the 119th congress
“No one should live in fear of being detained while taking their child to school, seeking medical care, or practicing their faith.”
- Cosponsor
Joined the bill as a cosponsor.
H.R. 670 · Lady Liberty Act of 2025
- What they’ve said· Official statement
Congressman garcia sends message to immigrant community
“Chicago is a sanctuary city and Illinois is an inclusive state for immigrants. I will continue to work with other elected leaders, local, state and the governor to keep our communities and our state a place where immigrants are welcome and respected.”
- What they’ve said· Press release
Reps garcia pressley casar re introduce the new way forward act
“The *New Way Forward Act* gives us a historic opportunity to end the criminalization of our immigrant neighbors. It charts a new course for immigration in our country, away from Clinton-era immigration laws that were rooted in mass incarceration and racism towards policy rooted in justice and compassion,” said Rep. García. “Too many families in Chicago and across our country know the pain of be…”
- What they’ve said· Official statement
Immigration
“to restore the fundamental principles of due process to keep families together, and dismantle the prison to deportation pipeline. We must also continue to hold agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) accountable. Fighting for a fair immigration system also means finding an immediate solution for 800,000 DREAMers who are living in constant…”
- What they’ve said· Official statement
Immigration
“Ultimately, I am determined to pave a pathway to citizenship for the undocumented people in this country”
- What they’ve said· Official statement
Garcia quigley jayapal and advocates call passage protect immigration act
“Programs like 287(g) are not only racist and cruel but are also ineffective. My city of Chicago was the first sanctuary city in the country because we are a city that welcomes immigrants, and nobody should live in fear of police harassment simply because of their status," said Congressman García. "Immigrants kept our country running during the pandemic, but they are still subject to increased r…”
- What they’ve said· Official statement
Official statement about a letter
Congressmen Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) and Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03) are leading a letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Matthew Albence raising their deep concerns about reports that the agency is building an "urban warfare" training facility in Fort Benning, modeled after neighborhoods in Chicago and Arizona.
“The whole concept for this new training facility is a clear signal of Trump accelerating the militarization of ICE.”
“The whole concept for this new training facility is a clear signal of Trump accelerating the militarization of ICE. It is disturbing and deplorable to try to terrorize our communities at the expense of taxpayers. Building replicas of neighborhoods in Chicago is no accident – it is meant to normalize violence and to desensitize ICE officials as they enter our communities. This is a declaration o…”
- What they’ve said· Official statement
Immigration
“"It is no coincidence that President Trump is fanning the flames of hate and threatening immigrant families with deportation on the same day he is kicking off his presidential campaign. This is the same strategy of dividing Americans he has used since he first ran for president.”
- What they’ve said· Official statement
Statement congressman jesus chuy garcia vote against increasing funding ice
“However, I cannot support giving additional funds to build the President's border barrier or wall, nor vote to increase enforcement activities by increasing the total base-level funding for detention center beds.”
- What they’ve said· Official congressional website
Official statement about a letter
sent a letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) director Lee Cissna raising grave concerns about the growing backlog of adjudications at the agency.
- What they’ve saidDate unavailable· Verified official account
Official social post
“I voted no on the short-term DHS funding bill. My position has been clear: I will not vote for another cent for immigration enforcement agencies as they continue to terrorize our communities. ICE and CBP must be reined in, DHS dismantled, and the immigration system rebuilt.”
- What they’ve saidDate unavailable· News quotation · WTTW
Accountability not optional illinois congressional reps tour broadview ice facility
“After all that obstruction, we are here to say we were right then and we are right now,” Garcia said at a press conference following the visit. “Congressional oversight is not optional, it’s the law.”
- What they’ve saidDate unavailable· Official statement
Immigration
“We must also continue to hold agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) accountable.”
- What they’ve saidDate unavailable· Official statement · Congressman Hank Johnson · Republished by official office
Johnson joins colleagues reintroduce bill stymie trump administrations
“Programs that enable state and local law enforcement agents to assume federal immigration enforcement responsibilities will increase racial profiling, undermine public safety, and exact undue suffering on immigrant communities. Our legislation would prevent the fraudulent use of local taxpayer funds to convert local police agencies into extensions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) wh…”
- What they’ve saidDate unavailable· Official statement
Immigration
“We must also continue to hold agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) accountable.”
- What they’ve saidDate unavailable· Official statement
Immigration
“This is why I have itntroduced the [New Way Forward Act](//chuygarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-garc-jayapal-pressley-bass-re-introduce-new-way-forward-act) to restore the fundamental principles of due process to keep families together, and dismantle the prison to deportation pipeline.”
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