Transforms immigration detention system by ending the use of private detention facilities, repealing mandatory detention, prohibiting solitary confinement, and promoting community-based alternatives to detention while also restoring due process for immigrants and increasing oversight, accountability, and transparency measures
WASHINGTON — Today,…
Bicameral legislation advocates for the dignity and respect of children in U.S. care and establishes real oversight, transparency, and accountability measures for how young immigrants are treated
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) joined U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY),…
While establishing a roadmap to citizenship for 11 million people, this progressive vision signals a strong commitment to transforming the immigration system so it is humane, fair, equitable, and focused on respect, dignity, and family unity
WASHINGTON — Representatives Pramila Jayapal…
This progressive vision signals a strong commitment to transforming the immigration system so it is humane, fair, equitable, centers family unity and works for everyone
WASHINGTON — Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14),…
Lawmakers denounce coverup preventing immigrant women in Irwin County, Georgia from providing crucial evidence in ongoing investigations
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) joined U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) in leading a…
House Passes Jayapal Resolution Condemning Unwanted, Unnecessary Medical Procedures Performed On Immigrant Women Without Their Consent at the Irwin County Detention Center
WASHINGTON — The United States House of Representatives passed a resolution today urgently condemning the unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures—including…
