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March 1, 2016
We were pleased, but not surprised, to learn this week that the Illinois Supreme Court declared its four-year pilot program allowing media cameras into courtrooms around the state a success. As national leaders on this issue, we have been pushing the U.S. Supreme Court to allow video and live-audio, improving transparency and justice for all.
February 26, 2016
U.S. Representatives Quigley, Gutiérrez and Schakowsky introduced the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act, which will ensure that children and vulnerable individuals in immigration proceedings have access to counsel and receive legal orientation about their rights and responsibilities under immigration law.
Issues:
Immigration
February 26, 2016
This coming month, we will witness the continued assault on women's reproductive rights as the Supreme Court hears two separate cases that have the potential to undermine the tremendous progress that has been made over the last 43 years.
Issues:
Reproductive Rights
February 25, 2016
U.S. Representative Quigley spoke on the House floor in support of women's reproductive rights in the midst of the Supreme Court's impending case, Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt.
Issues:
Reproductive Rights
February 23, 2016
As a member of the House Great Lakes Task Force and House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, I am excited to update you on a bill that will provide substantial support of the Great Lakes Fishery industry.
February 23, 2016
So, y’know, we’re going to be joined by Congressman Mike Quigley in just a second here. We’re sitting in his district here at Pequod’s. The Fightin’ Fifth, the Fightin’ Fifth. This is a historic congressional district.
February 23, 2016
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley and Dr. Dan Benishek introduced the Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2016, bipartisan legislation that provides the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Great Lakes Science Center with the dedicated funding it needs to conduct critical research and support the $7 billion Great Lakes sport and commercial fishery industry.
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February 19, 2016
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley proudly announced the formation of a task force within the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus to push for legislative and administrative action to protect the dignity and security of elderly LGBT people, the LGBT Aging Issues Task Force.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
February 18, 2016
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley led a conversation with local leaders to discuss what needs to be done at the local, state and federal level to keep Chicago’s drinking water safe from harmful toxins like lead.
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February 18, 2016
LAKEVIEW — So far, Damian Medina is having a stellar 2016. Medina, 18, kicked off the year by handing Mayor Rahm Emanuel his self-designed business card after presenting his whiz kid success during a breakfast for early college STEM schools.