Gun Violence Prevention

Quigley Statement on Trump’s Deployment of ICE to O’Hare

March 23, 2026

Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on Trump’s deployment of ICE agents to O’Hare International Airport, amidst Republican refusals to fund TSA:

“I don’t trust ICE in our airports any more than I did on the streets of Chicago. They do not have the training to perform TSA’s functions, and they are far more likely to cause fear than to reassure travelers of their safety. This decision does nothing to allay flyers' security concerns or reduce airport waiting times.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Appropriations Gun Violence Prevention Immigration Government Transparency

Quigley Statement on Removal of Kristi Noem

March 5, 2026

Press Release

Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on President Trump’s removal of Kristi Noem as Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security:

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Racial Justice Economy and Jobs Gun Violence Prevention Immigration Government Transparency

Quigley Secures Nearly $18 Million for 15 Local Projects in FY26 Community Project Funding

February 12, 2026

Press Release

Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) announced that he secured $17,816,80 for his constituents and the greater city of Chicago through Community Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2026. Quigley successfully advocated for all 15 of his funding requests to be included in the final government funding legislation, which has now been signed into law.

Issues: Energy and Environment Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Economy and Jobs Education Gun Violence Prevention Health Care Government Transparency

Quigley stands at podium. Text sys "Quigley calls for dismantling ICE, Congressman shifts position following endless ICE abuses."

Quigley Calls for Dismantling of ICE

January 29, 2026

Press Release

Today, Chicago Congressman and former defense attorney Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on DHS’s killing of Alex Pretti and called for the dismantling of ICE in its current form:

“The murder of VA nurse Alex Pretti has shocked and horrified all Americans. It is now abundantly clear that, under Trump, ICE and CBP cannot function as intended. ICE has been co-opted by Trump into a secret police bent on frightening, intimidating, and harming Americans. As the saying goes, the fish rots from the head.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Racial Justice Appropriations Economy and Jobs Gun Violence Prevention Immigration Government Transparency

Quigley, Jayapal, McBride, Foushee Lead Legislation to End Trump Use of Police for Immigration Enforcement

December 18, 2025

Press Release

The PROTECT Immigration Act would rescind the statutory authority for the federal government's 287(g) Program, which allows the Department of Homeland Security to enter into agreements with state and local law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration law.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Racial Justice Economy and Jobs Education Defense and Foreign Affairs Gun Violence Prevention Immigration Government Transparency

Rep. Quigley honors Gun Violence Awareness Act by reintroducing the TRACEAct.

Catching Up With Quigley: Week of June 2

June 6, 2025

E-Newsletters

Next week, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., I will be hosting a workshop with the Center for Disability & Elder Law on legal services for powers of attorney for healthcare and property, as well as living will declarations.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Transportation and Infrastructure Gun Violence Prevention Health Care Government Transparency

Quigley Reintroduces Bill to Stop Black Market Guns

June 6, 2025

Press Release

By repealing restrictions on gun trace data, the TRACE Act will enable the ATF to track the movement of illegal firearms across state lines and to share that data with state and local law enforcement.

Issues: Gun Violence Prevention

Catching Up With Quigley: Week of October 21

October 25, 2024

E-Newsletters

This Sunday marked ten years since 17-year-old Laquan McDonald was shot and killed by a Chicago police officer. Laquan’s death shocked our city and led to demands for change in law enforcement and accountability from Chicago’s leaders.

Issues: Energy and Environment Racial Justice Gun Violence Prevention

Quigley Re-Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Illegal Gun Sales

June 5, 2023

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) reintroduced the Trafficking Reduction and Criminal Enforcement (TRACE) Act, to help the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) reduce illegal firearms trafficking and make it harder for criminals to obtain deadly weapons.

Issues: Gun Violence Prevention

Gun Violence Prevention

Our nation is enduring a gun violence epidemic. Sadly, the tragedy of gun violence in America is compounded by another tragedy in Congress: the tragedy of inaction. That’s why I refuse to standby idly while thousands of Americans die each year due to gun violence.