Immigration
As the daughter of an immigrant and a Daughter of the American Revolution, Senator Duckworth is an advocate for comprehensive, fair, humane and just immigration reform because she believes that America is at its best when we embrace our nation’s rich immigrant heritage. She understands that immigrants strengthen our economy and our communities by working hard every day to build a better life for themselves and their families and is working to advance immigration policies that reflect that reality.
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November 25, 2024
Duckworth, Durbin Join Introduction of Bicameral Legislation to Expand Protections for Migrants' Essential Personal Belongings
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August 14, 2024
Duckworth Welcomes 194 Newly-Naturalized Citizens in Springfield
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August 01, 2024
Duckworth Joins Booker in Introducing Chance to Come Home Resolution
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October 04, 2023
Duckworth, Durbin Meet with Illinois Speaker of the House
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March 17, 2023
Duckworth Welcomes Newly-Naturalized Citizens in Belleville
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April 28, 2022
Duckworth and Durbin Join Hirono and Senate Colleagues in Supporting Biden Administration Proposal to Reverse Harmful Trump Immigration Rule
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March 04, 2022
Duckworth Statement on President Biden Granting Temporary Protected Status to Ukrainians in the U.S.
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October 01, 2021
In Chicago, Duckworth Highlights Importance of Welcoming Afghan Allies And Partners Who Assisted US Mission
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September 17, 2021
In Quad Cities, Duckworth Highlights Importance of Welcoming Afghan Allies and Partners Who Assisted US Mission
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September 16, 2021
Duckworth Discusses Importance of Supporting Afghan Ally Resettlement Efforts with Illinois Officials
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March 30, 2021
Duckworth Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Sure All Internationally Adopted Children Can Gain Citizenship
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February 19, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Join Congressional Democrats to Introduce U.S. Citizenship Act
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February 09, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin, Senate Democrats Introduce Secure Act For TPS Recipients
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January 20, 2021
Duckworth Asks President Biden to Prohibit Deportation of Veterans and Strengthen Naturalization Process for Servicemembers
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November 16, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues On Letter Urging McConnell To Support TPS Holders
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October 28, 2020
Duckworth Celebra La Ciudadanía Estadounidense Para El Veterano Estadounidense Deportado Roman Sabal
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October 27, 2020
Duckworth Celebrates U.S. Citizenship for Deported U.S. Veteran Roman Sabal
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September 22, 2020
USCIS Implements Duckworth’s Law Fixing Immigration Policy for Children of U.S. Servicemembers and Civil Servants
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September 18, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Feinstein, 39 Senators to Call for Investigation on Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility
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September 18, 2020
GAO Accepts Duckworth Request for an Independent Review of “Less-Lethal” Weapons
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July 21, 2020
Duckworth Statement on Trump Order to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants from Census Count for Congressional Districts
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March 12, 2020
Illinois Congressional Democrats: Border Wall Reprogramming Will Result in Shortfalls of Illinois National Guard Equipment
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March 10, 2020
Duckworth Condemns USCIS for Failing to Follow Civil Rights Law for Blind Man Seeking Citizenship Test
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March 06, 2020
Bipartisan Duckworth, Graham Bill to Fix Immigration Policy for Children of U.S. Servicemembers and Civil Servants Passes Senate
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February 19, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Senators in Demanding Answers About Reported Mistreatment of Pregnant Detainees by CBP
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February 18, 2020
Duckworth to DHS: Allow Deported Veterans to Attend Citizenship Interviews
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February 13, 2020
Duckworth Introduces Legislation to Help Deported Veterans Gain Citizenship
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January 29, 2020
Three Years After Trump’s Travel Ban, Duckworth and Durbin Join Colleagues to Call for a National Commitment to Refugee Resettlement
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January 28, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Bicameral Congressional Leaders Call on Ninth Circuit to Uphold Protections for Migrant Children in Flores Amicus Brief
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November 11, 2019
Duckworth Spends Veterans Day with Deported Veterans in Mexico
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November 06, 2019
Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Military Families from Deportation
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November 06, 2019
Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Military Families from Deportation
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October 23, 2019
Duckworth, Isakson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fix Immigration Policy for Children of U.S. Servicemembers and Civil Servants
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September 18, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin, 25 Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration’s So-Called “Public Charge” Rule
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August 30, 2019
Duckworth to Trump Administration: Stop Disrespecting U.S. Servicemembers and Diplomats Willing to Sacrifice for Our Nation
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August 29, 2019
Veterans condemn new citizenship policy for kids of overseas U.S. service members
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August 15, 2019
Duckworth Speaks Out Against Trump Administration’s “Public Charge” Rule
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July 11, 2019
Duckworth Questions Nominee to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Over Trump Proposal to Deport Families of Servicemembers Deployed Oversees
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July 11, 2019
Duckworth, Senate Democrats to Trump: Don’t Deport Military Families
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July 10, 2019
Duckworth Highlights Need to Protect Veterans and Military Families from Trump Administration Deportation Policies
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July 01, 2019
Duckworth Hosts Immigrant & Refugee Rights Roundtable with Congressman García in Chicago
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February 13, 2019
Duckworth, Ruiz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Supporting Families of Fallen First Responders
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January 24, 2019
Duckworth Statement on Senate Vote to End Government Shutdown
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January 24, 2019
Duckworth, Colleagues Call for Investigation Into Conditions of Detained Migrant Children Following Death Of Two Children In CBP Custody
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October 09, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin Urge DHS to Withdraw Misguided “Public Charge” Rule
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October 01, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Trump Administration’s Inhumane “Public Charge” Proposal
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August 06, 2018
After Allegations of Child Abuse at Shelter for Unaccompanied Minors, Duckworth Tours Facility Housing Children Separated by Trump’s “Zero Tolerance” Policy
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July 27, 2018
Duckworth: Trump Administration Created Humanitarian Crisis, Unacceptable That They are Unable to Fix It
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July 18, 2018
Duckworth Helps Introduce Legislation to Reunify and Protect Immigrant Families
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June 29, 2018
Hours After Duckworth, 40 Senators Demand Investigation into Treatment of Children Separated from Parents, HHS IG Launches Inquiry
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June 28, 2018
Duckworth Calls on HHS & DHS to Reunite Families Separated Under Trump's Zero Tolerance Policy
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June 26, 2018
Duckworth Statement on SCOTUS Decision to Preserve Trump's Discriminatory Travel Ban
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June 12, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin, Feinstein, 30 Senators Sponsor Legislation to End Separation of Immigrant Families
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June 07, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth, 38 Senators Call On Trump To End Policy Of Separating Children From Their Parents At The Border
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March 24, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Deportation of U.S. Combat Veteran Miguel Perez
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March 22, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Press DHS IG To Investigate Allegations Of Separation Of Children From Asylum-Seeking Parents At U.S. Border
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March 15, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Miguel Perez, Jr.
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March 07, 2018
Duckworth & Durbin on Release of Congolese Mother Who Was Detained & Separated from 7-Year-Old Daughter
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February 08, 2018
Duckworth Introduces Bill to Help Veteran Facing Deportation
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January 08, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Trump Decision to End Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans & Tear Thousands of Families Apart
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December 15, 2017
After Hearing Concerns, Duckworth Conducts Oversight Visit at ICE Detention Center in Kankakee
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December 15, 2017
Duckworth, Harris, Senate Democrats Urge Appropriators to Ensure Immigration Detention Centers Meet National Standards
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October 30, 2017
Duckworth, Durbin Call on DHS Secretary to Explain Reported Violations of Sensitive Locations Policy
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October 18, 2017
Duckworth Joins Democratic Senators in Introducing Legislation to Block Discriminatory Travel Ban 3.0
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October 02, 2017
Duckworth: Congress Must Pass DREAM Act & Protect DACA Recipients
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June 05, 2017
Senator Highlights Devastating Effects of President Trump’s Discriminatory Immigration Executive Orders