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Senator Dick Durbin

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Serving the people of Illinois. Democratic Whip and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee @judiciarydems.senate.gov.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 02/10/2026
I joined @duckworth.senate.gov & @budzinski.house.gov to urge the Senate and House Armed Services Committees to add language in the FY27 NDAA that pauses any plans to deactivate the 183rd Wing’s CRF mission without a deployable replacement mission.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 02/10/2026
I’m honored to receive the Distinguished Service Award from the Illinois Health and Hospital Association today. IHA and our hospital leaders are doing all they can to provide quality care to Illinoisans, and it’s been a privilege to be their partner in that effort.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 01/10/2026
Why would ICE hide the medical reports of people who died in its custody? Because they show that many of those who died were medically neglected by the agency responsible for their care. These damning reports display the extent of ICE’s callous cruelty.
prospect.org
Disturbing Pictures of Neglect in ICE Mortality Reviews - The American Prospect
The federal government released dozens of mortality reviews of immigrants who died in detention in recent years. They show a uniform pattern of medical neglect.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 01/10/2026
The Trump grift continues. Could his corruption be any more obvious?
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 01/10/2026
Under the Trump Administration, nearly three people are dying each month in ICE custody—demonstrating just how dangerous immigration detention has become under this Admin. There must be accountability.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 01/10/2026
The Administration that commits a Watergate-level scandal nearly every day is looking to further absolve President Nixon of his Watergate crimes.
wsj.com
Exclusive | Decades After Watergate, Justice Department Reviews Whether Nixon Got a Raw Deal
A revisionist historian went to the DOJ headquarters to present his case that the former president and his associates weren’t treated fairly.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 01/10/2026
Dreamers are our neighbors, our friends, our coworkers. It has been one of the great privileges of my life to fight for their protection under the Dream Act, and it was my honor to join @unitedwedream.org last night to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its introduction.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 01/10/2026
How many more failed executions must take place before this cruel practice is consigned to the dustbin of history? To paraphrase Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun: we must no longer tinker with the machinery of death.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 01/10/2026
I joined @duckworth.senate.gov, @padilla.senate.gov, & @schiff.senate.gov to introduce the National Archives Protection Act, a new bill that would ensure archival records, and the history they preserve, remain an accessible resource.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 30/09/2026
After reassigning FBI personnel from cybercrime to focus on the Trump Administration’s mass deportation agenda, the Bureau experienced a massive cybersecurity breach. Congress needs answers. What is the FBI doing to ensure a cyberattack like this never happens again?
nytimes.com
Embarrassing Breach at F.B.I. Fuels Fears of Harm to Its Employees
In an internal memo, the F.B.I. said it believed the hackers may have stolen sensitive information on all of its employees.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 30/09/2026
AI data centers should pay for the upgrades to the electric grid they need. Not ratepayers. Senate Republicans’ Ratepayer Protection Act does nothing to establish this requirement. Senate Democrats just blocked this Big Tech distraction. Americans need real action, not Republican messaging.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 30/09/2026
Senate Republicans put forward a stock trading bill that does NOT adequately ban Congressional stock trading. AND it includes a sweeping voter suppression measure. Senate Democrats just blocked both. The American people need real action, not meaningless messaging.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 30/09/2026
Congratulations to U of I Professor Kaiyu Guan and UChicago Professor Vincenzo Vitelli, both of whom just received the MacArthur Foundation’s “genius grant”!
macfound.org
MacArthur Fellows - MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation supports creative people and effective institutions committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. In addition to selecting the MacArthur Fellows, we work to ...
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 29/09/2026
Whether you’re a North or South Sider, there is something for everyone in Chicago to be excited for tonight as the Cubs and White Sox kick off the MLB postseason! Best of luck to both teams as they start their playoff runs and represent our great city.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith deserves an apology for these baseless and FALSE accusations of perjury by my Republican colleague.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 29/09/2026
Listen to former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s testimony: “Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation.”
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 29/09/2026
Nearly one year ago, Jack Smith volunteered to testify under oath before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Finally, today, he will have that chance. Enough baseless conspiracy theories. Enough sham hearings. Time for answers about President Trump’s efforts to break the law.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 29/09/2026
By an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 96-1, the Senate adopted an amendment that @baldwin.senate.gov and I championed. This amendment improves the Protect College Sports Act by preserving legal recourse for athletes.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 29/09/2026
Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. Jack Smith investigated his efforts to illegally overturn those results. Finally, Mr. Smith will have the opportunity to testify tomorrow before the Senate Judiciary Committee about what he found.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 28/09/2026
I joined several Senate Democrats in demanding the Trump Administration abandon any plan to exert political control over NIH’s grantmaking process. I urge my Republican colleagues to follow suit and work with us to protect science-based medical research.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 28/09/2026
The White House gutted SNAP and Medicaid but somehow found money in the budget to pay for ads like this. What a waste of taxpayer dollars.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 26/09/2026
The illegal power grab by Donald Trump continues. The real question is whether my Republican colleagues will finally find their collective backbone and do something about it.
politico.com
Trump cancels $1B in federal spending in latest challenge to Congress
Many lawmakers, including some top Republicans, say the "pocket rescission" tactic is illegal.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 25/09/2026
The right to vote is at the very core of our nation’s democracy, and we must reject President Trump’s continued attacks on that fundamental right.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 25/09/2026
Thousands are caught in Trump’s indiscriminately violent immigration enforcement dragnet. This must stop. Today, I am introducing the Immigration Warrant Reform Act to prevent these due process violations.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 25/09/2026
Jack Smith investigated Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, yet for months, Senate Republicans refused to allow him to testify about what he found. I look forward to hearing what Mr. Smith has to say on Tuesday.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 24/09/2026
Remember when Donald Trump promised to get rid of ‘waste, fraud, and abuse’ in Washington? Well, GAO continues to uncover incompetence and waste at the highest levels of ICE. Americans are outraged at ill-conceived immigration detention projects, and it’s time to hold DHS and ICE responsible.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 24/09/2026
Corruption must never be tolerated under any Administration. I’m joining Senator Curtis in calling for the Senate Judiciary Committee to bring Hunter Biden and Donald Trump Jr. in for questioning so we can finally get answers about any potential dealings with foreign governments.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 24/09/2026
Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely to die due to pregnancy-related causes—deaths that could have been prevented with the right interventions. I’m introducing the CARE for Moms Act to provide mothers with more comprehensive & culturally competent maternal & postpartum health care.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 24/09/2026
Yesterday, I met with DHS Secretary Mullin on the Trump Administration’s refugee policy to admit white-only Afrikaners. I urged him to process more refugees from around the world, including our Afghan allies stranded abroad. Our nation must do more to protect those fleeing violence and persecution.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 23/09/2026
On Sunday, ICE agents outside Chicago tackled a U.S. citizen and left him injured on the ground after they realized he wasn’t their target. This despicable display has become all too common under Trump’s mass deportation campaign—no one is safe from this Administration’s cruelty.
nbcnews.com
Video shows injured man on the ground after ICE mistakenly targets him
According to police, the man reported injuries to his head, neck and teeth; DHS did not respond to questions about the man’s injuries or why ICE officers did not render aid to him.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 23/09/2026
It is long overdue that there is a timely and credible plan for a democratic election in Venezuela, one that allows the safe return and full participation by opposition leaders such as Maria Corina Machado.
cbsnews.com
Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado blocked from entering country 3 times in 24 hours, team says
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado tried 3 times to enter her country "by air and sea but has been turned away each time," her team says.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 23/09/2026
Chastising CNN won't lower the price of diesel fuel. Punishing Politico won't end the Iranian war. Maligning MS NOW won't save Donald Trump’s free falling approval ratings.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 22/09/2026
There is nothing more important than the health and safety of our children. That’s why I’m joining Senator Young to reintroduce the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act and lead the push to reform outdated federal housing.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 21/09/2026
The National Institutes of Health is America’s preeminent medical research agency—one that gives hope to countless families. The Trump Administration’s attempt to inject politics into its grant disbursements will jeopardize new discoveries, cures, and treatments.
nytimes.com
White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants
Federal officials are drafting an executive order that would place grants under review by an outside panel, the latest effort to redirect billions of dollars in research spending.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 21/09/2026
President Trump’s decision to ban CNN, Politico, and MS NOW reporters from the White House is a blatant assault on the First Amendment and a desperate attempt to distract from his Administration’s litany of failures. This ban must be struck down as soon as possible.
washingtonpost.com
Trump targets more news outlets, saying he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House
President Donald Trump says he is barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatens that more such prohibitions of media outlets could fol...
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 21/09/2026
Wishing a meaningful and reflective fast to all those observing Yom Kippur in Illinois and around in the world. May your day be filled with peace.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 21/09/2026
After almost seven months, President Trump’s war with Iran has now cost Americans $43.6 billion. While you pay more every day for your housing, groceries, and gas, President Trump is spending billions on a war he has no idea how to end.
washingtonpost.com
Iran war cost is now at least $43.6 billion, U.S. Central Command says
The total includes $28 billion needed to replace munitions but does not account for damage to American facilities throughout the Middle East.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 19/09/2026
Trump’s Department of Defense, which has more than $1 trillion in funding, just signed an agreement with the National Institutes of Health to siphon billions from NIH’s budget to fund DoD research. Why can’t the Pentagon pay for this research itself?
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 18/09/2026
To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, I visited Centro Romero to observe their great work helping refugees and immigrants make a better life in America. Illinois is home to some of America’s most vibrant Hispanic communities, and it was my pleasure to celebrate their contributions today.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 18/09/2026
You’re paying more every day because of President Trump’s war with Iran. From groceries to gas, the energy crisis he created is hurting working families and breaking many Americans’ budgets.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 18/09/2026
The misuse of Flock cameras has raised privacy, civil liberty, and accountability concerns across America. During next week’s hearing, I look forward to getting to the bottom of Flock’s collection, retention, and dissemination of the data they collect.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 17/09/2026
Our rail workers play an integral role in our state’s economy, keeping our transit systems in top shape so they can deliver for riders. Today, I met with Bob Guy and other SMART-TD leaders to discuss the need for a robust surface transportation reauthorization and rail safety improvements.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 17/09/2026
Almost $8 for diesel at a gas station in Chicago. President Trump’s war with Iran is pushing Illinois families to their breaking points. What happened to lower prices on day one?
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 17/09/2026
With major changes to Medicaid eligibility coming soon, Cook County Health is releasing resources to ensure that you have the information you need to stay enrolled. Visit their website below to learn more about how Medicaid changes will affect your care.
getmedicaidfacts.com
Medicaid Get The Facts
Stay informed about upcoming Medicaid changes starting January 2027. Learn what to expect, how to stay covered, and the steps you need to take now.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 16/09/2026
I joined @duckworth.senate.gov to lead members of the Illinois Congressional delegation in urging President Trump and FEMA to authorize federal assistance to Illinois families and businesses recovering from August’s severe storms. I hope the President will act swiftly to help our state rebuild.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 16/09/2026
The Great Lakes are one of the Midwest’s most valuable resources, and I take seriously the commitment to preserve its beauty and health. Today, I met with @healthylakes.org to discuss how we can protect our waters for future generations to enjoy.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 16/09/2026
Our government is at its best when our local, state, and federal officials are working together. Yesterday, I hosted the United Counties Council of Illinois for a conversation about how our federal government can support counties in achieving our shared goals.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 15/09/2026
I introduced the First Step Act because I believe that with the right investment & support, those in prison can turn their lives around. It was a pleasure to meet with @senatorelgiesims.bsky.social to discuss Illinois efforts to reduce recidivism & give people across our state a second chance.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 15/09/2026
60 years after J. Edgar Hoover weaponized the FBI to target political opponents and civil rights leaders, we see Kash Patel using the same playbook.
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 14/09/2026
Stephen Miller and Donald Trump are the architects of unfathomable cruelty, allowing immigrants to be shoved into small cages as punishment & in violation of ICE’s own standards. Alligator Alcatraz—and the abuse that happened inside its walls—will be remembered as a stain on our nation’s history.
abc7ny.com
'Alligator Alcatraz' detainees were confined to small metal enclosures: IG report
The sweeping report on the now-closed detention center painted a picture of a facility overrun with poor conditions from insect infestation in the showers to a lack of clean drinking water.
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