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Serving the people of Illinois. Majority Whip and Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Geregistreerd in februari 2011

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    BREAKING NEWS: Chair is introducing the War Crimes Accountability Act, which will strengthen our laws to ensure war criminals and perpetrators of crimes against humanity—like Russian forces in Ukraine—cannot find safe haven in the U.S.

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  2. Libraries and librarians are an invaluable resource in communities across our nation. Wishing a happy day to library staff across the country!

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  3. Congratulations to for being named the next director of ! I look forward to working together to make sure you and your staff have the resources you need to continue leading the nation in scientific breakthroughs and innovation.

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  4. Speaking live on the Senate floor:

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    BREAKING NEWS: By a vote of 53-47, the Senate has moved to discharge nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson from the Senate Judiciary Committee, placing her on the executive calendar and teeing up a vote for her confirmation later this week.

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  7. As the Senate votes to discharge Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination from Committee, it’s important to remember the historic nature of this moment. Judge Jackson is breaking down a wall that has stood for far too long. And she is inspiring millions along the way.

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  8. Judge Jackson showed us that she is committed to equal justice under law, and to ensuring that the Constitution works for all Americans. Today’s vote was historic and I strongly and proudly support Judge Jackson’s nomination. I look forward to a full Senate vote later this week.

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  9. This is the fourth time the Committee has voted on Judge Jackson in some capacity, a reflection of her extraordinary legal career. However, it is the first time that the Committee has advanced the nomination of a Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court.

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    WATCH LIVE: The Senate Judiciary Committee votes on the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court of the United States.

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  11. With January 6 and the Big Lie looming large, DOJ has a critical role to play in protecting our nation’s election officials from threats of violence. DOJ has taken important steps to address this issue, but more must be done.

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  12. Today, will vote on the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as the first Black woman on the United States Supreme Court. It is an historic moment for this nation and one that we should all be proud of.

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    “This committee's action today is nothing less than making history. I'm honored to be part of it. “I will strongly and proudly support Judge Jackson's nomination.” —Judiciary Chair

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    WATCH LIVE: Today the Senate Judiciary Committee will consider the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, as well as five lower court judges and one U.S. Attorney.

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  16. Joining shortly to discuss today’s vote on Judge Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court and the latest atrocities in Ukraine. Tune in.

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  17. Wishing a blessed and peaceful Ramadan to all the Muslims celebrating in Illinois and across the world.

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  18. It was my honor to speak at the investiture ceremony for the new U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois, Greg Harris. Mr. Harris, the first Black U.S. Attorney in the history of the Central District, has served for nearly 30 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney.

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  19. Violence in Chicago comes down to one thing above all else: easy access to illicit firearms. I appreciate the efforts by AG Garland and to focus on stopping the flood of illicit guns onto Chicago’s streets.

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  20. This apparent November 2021 video of Mark Frerichs—who has been held captive in Afghanistan for more than two years—is an urgent reminder to the Administration to do everything in its power to bring him home to his family in Illinois.

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