Rep. Chuy García
@chuygarcia
Progressive Chicagoan. Congressman for #IL04. FB/IG:@RepChuyGarcia
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.
No child should have to learn in fear, & no school should have to endure the trauma of immigration enforcement in their community. That’s why I introduced the Right to Learn Act w/ Reps. Correa, Omar, & Bonamici to help schools & students confront these cruel Trump policies.
We should not give one more cent to Trump and Hegseth to start more wars of choice, while our constituents can’t make ends meet. We should be funding healthcare, education, and housing, not war, death, and destruction. Read my full statement below:
Dreamers, TPS, and DED recipients are at risk because of Trump’s mass deportation machine. It’s time for Congress to act and provide them with the certainty and pathway to citizenship they deserve. That’s why I’ve joined an effort to force a vote on the American Dream and Promise Act.
Today’s historic vote illustrates the momentum behind our movement for peace, justice, and dignity for all people without exception. Read my full statement below:
As the Whip of the Progressive Caucus, I will vote YES on the Massie Amendment. I urge my colleagues to end the blank check for weapons to Israel.
Proud to stand with airport workers today to introduce the Good Jobs for Good Airports Act. The workers who keep our airports running deserve fair pay, good benefits, and the dignity that comes with a good job. Our bicameral, bipartisan bill will make that a reality.
Birthright citizenship is fundamental to who we are as a nation and it’s a right that I will keep defending for future generations of U.S.-born babies. Read my full statement below:
Today marks the anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark Supreme Court decision affirming the freedom to marry the person you love. We celebrate this historic victory and remain committed to defending LGBTQ+ rights and standing against extremist attacks on those freedoms. 🏳️🌈♥️
This Gun Violence Awareness Month, we remember the lives taken by gun violence and stand with the families and communities forever changed by it. I remain committed to advancing solutions that keep our communities safe and prevent more heartbreak.
I was proud to stand this morning in support of Chicago Public Schools, our educators, and our students. It’s shameful that they are under attack by the Trump administration and Republicans, for implementing policies that parents and students have demanded.
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:
This May Day Let’s remember the sacrifices of our brothers and sisters in the labor movement that brought us here today and honor them by continuing their fight! ¡La lucha sigue!
Today, the Congressional Progressive Caucus unveiled our New Affordability Agenda—an agenda that can unite all Democrats. It’s 10 bold policies to tackle the affordability crisis and help people make ends meet, laser-focused on lowering costs for working people.
At a time when corporate profits are at record highs, it’s long past time workers are paid what they deserve. I’m proud to stand with Rep. Ramirez and Rep. Mejia in introducing the Living Wage for All Act to make $25 an hour a reality for everyone.
Human beings do not belong in warehouses. I’ve joined Rep. Tlaib and Rep. Ramirez 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.
This Earth Day is a reminder that protecting our planet takes action from all of us—including our elected leaders. While environmental safeguards are under attack by the Trump administration, we all need to speak out & stand up to polluters to protect our air, water, and land for future generations.
What is Trump increasing the budget for? One word–war. As he proposes to cut 73 billion for housing, food, education, and health, he is asking for 1.5 trillion for the Pentagon to continue to do more destruction.
This Tax Day is a reminder of where your money went in 2025: ❌ $4,049 for weapons and war ❌ $1,870 for Pentagon contractors ❌ $136 for nuclear weapons ❌ $119 for mass deportations and detention How we use our money reflects our values. It’s time we use it to invest in life—not death and destruction.
Rep. Correa & I led 86 colleagues to demand answers from DHS Sec. Mullin on why DACA recipients are facing major renewal delays—causing financial hardship, job loss, and even detention and removal. DACA recipients deserve protection & a pathway to citizenship, not to be failed by their government.
Trump is threatening the Iranian people with genocide on social media. He’s also asking for $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon. Congress must be clear and deliberate: pass a War Powers Resolution, oppose supplemental war funding, and explore options to keep this madman from getting us all killed.
Good Friday is a day of deep meaning and reflection. Have a blessed day with your loved ones! — El Viernes Santo es un día de profundo significado y reflexión. ༏Les deseo un día lleno de bendiciones junto a sus seres queridos!
Good riddance to one of the worst Attorney Generals in our nation’s history. Like Noem and Bovino, she still needs to be held accountable for the crimes committed under her watch.
Today SCOTUS has heard 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!
Today marks the start of Holy Week with the observance of Palm Sunday. I’m wishing everyone celebrating a week of reflection and prayers for peace.
It takes a real sociopath to brutalize and terrorize children, and sadly, the Trump administration is full of them.
Our children will carry the fear and trauma inflicted on them by their own government for the rest of their lives. We must do better. To my GOP colleagues: what is the purpose of imprisoning innocent children?
Kids are being traumatized by Trump’s cruel immigration policies. Their pain and stories are real, yet Republicans refuse to address it. Tomorrow, I’ll be joining @jayapal.house.gov to shed light on this. Make sure to tune in.