Senator Dick Durbin

Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin

Wishing a blessed and peaceful Ramadan to all the Muslims celebrating in Illinois and across the world. #RamadanMubarak https://t.co/sAMpau9DZz — PolitiTweet.org

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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. https://t.co/bRMZwbv9sZ — PolitiTweet.org

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

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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. https://t.co/xZ0nETmIxb — PolitiTweet.org

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It was great speaking with these future lawyers at @LawUIUC today to discuss Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination hearing, the upcoming vote on her nomination, and the work of the Senate Judiciary Committee. https://t.co/A6wWo8XakR — PolitiTweet.org

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I joined my colleagues in urging @SecCardona to carry out his commitment to change the way the Department of Education handles claims by student borrowers in bankruptcy. This will help students, and it’s long overdue. https://t.co/9Zd1iyYTRa — PolitiTweet.org

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Illinois was the first state to do this, and Louisiana is following suit today—14,000 pregnant & postpartum women in Louisiana will benefit! — PolitiTweet.org

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Thanks to a provision in the American Rescue Plan that I co-authored with @RepRobinKelly, states can now offer Medicaid-eligible women health coverage for a full year after their pregnancy, instead of just 60 days. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenateDems: WATCH: Judiciary Chair @SenatorDurbin lays out why Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson belongs on the Supreme Court. https://t.co/K… — PolitiTweet.org

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ILLINOISANS: https://t.co/i9POb8IDRE is the @WhiteHouse’s new one-stop shop for COVID vaccines, tests, masks, and the latest information on the virus. We should all take advantage of this invaluable resource. — PolitiTweet.org

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If you want to be the first, you have to be the best. Judge Jackson is the best—despite some of the things that have been thrown at her today and other places. Rebutting claims against Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, pt. 2: https://t.co/1gw9iCd9w7 — PolitiTweet.org

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Many Senators have taken to the floor to express their views on Judge Jackson. Some, unfortunately, refuse to acknowledge the facts. If we're going to do right by the American people, we must set the record straight. Rebutting claims against Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, pt. 1: https://t.co/VtGS4X8Y5w — PolitiTweet.org

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Hosted a Senate meeting yesterday w/ members of the Ukrainian Parliament before receiving a classified briefing on the situation there. What I came away with was this: the resilience of the Ukrainian people continues to amaze us. And the U.S. will continue to stand by their side. https://t.co/EMI8qP754E — PolitiTweet.org

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I told Stella this then, and I'll repeat it now: There is hope, and the resiliency of the LGBTQ community fuels that hope. We will never stop breaking down these barriers. That is who we are as America. That is what has defined us. #EqualityActNOW #TransDayOfVisibility — PolitiTweet.org

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As Chair of @JudiciaryDems, I held the first ever Senate hearing on the Equality Act, where 16-year old Stella Keating told us that as she starts looking at colleges, "all I can think about is this: less than half of the states provide equal protection for me under the law." — PolitiTweet.org

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Visibility matters. Transgender Americans are our neighbors, teachers, doctors, and friends. They save lives, create art, and strengthen our communities. And they are, as President Biden said yesterday, "made in the image of God and deserving of dignity, respect, and support." — PolitiTweet.org

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Joining @CNN @NewDay shortly to discuss last week’s nomination hearing for Judge Jackson and the latest on Putin’s unjustified invasion of Ukraine. Tune in. — PolitiTweet.org

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Putin's barbaric behavior has forced nearly four million Ukrainians to flee their country. @senrobportman and I met with members of the Ukrainian Parliament today to commend their unparalleled resilience and reiterate sustained American support for their cause. https://t.co/LAxs0M1qPw — PolitiTweet.org

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Enjoyed speaking with @UChicago President Paul Alivisatos today about research funding. It’s vital that our federal government invests in groundbreaking research, and I remain a committed federal partner in securing funding for science and innovation in IL.https://t.co/dHCb621m3B — PolitiTweet.org

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At last week's hearing, a few Republican Senators crossed the line with unfair, unrelenting questions in an attempt to mischaracterize Judge Jackson's record. It didn't work. The American people are in admiration of her grace, her toughness, and her ability. https://t.co/D6zl93DkZ7 — PolitiTweet.org

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Speaking live on the Senate floor: https://t.co/PmRVsCrAZU — PolitiTweet.org

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You can read more about my bill with @marcorubio and @RepKarenBass here: https://t.co/3TE0GKbBva — PolitiTweet.org

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Joined a bipartisan, bicameral group to introduce legislation reauthorizing the READ Act yesterday. Given the global learning loss due to COVID-19 and troubling backsliding on girls education in places such as Afghanistan, this could not come at a more important time. — PolitiTweet.org

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Introduced the Baltic Defense and Deterrence Act with @ChuckGrassley today. It will deter Russia from extending Putin’s war into NATO territory, strengthen our partnerships with Baltic States, and enhance their defense capabilities. Read more: https://t.co/39oEBImfs1 — PolitiTweet.org

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Judge Jackson did the right thing by not committing to a larger or smaller Supreme Court. Though that number has not always been nine, ultimately the size of SCOTUS is up to Congress, not the Court itself and certainly not Judge Jackson. — PolitiTweet.org

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Want to understand Judge Jackson's judicial philosophy? Look at her record. Read her almost 600 published opinions and listen to her responses to members of the Judiciary Committee. If you do your homework, you’ll see her philosophy is one of restraint and neutrality. https://t.co/A96G87If3p — PolitiTweet.org

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The 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till serves as a stark reminder of what happens when hate and bigotry go unchecked. We must never forget—and never diminish—the history of lynching in America. Glad to be with President Biden to see this bill over the finish line. — PolitiTweet.org

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I’m on the Senate floor, discussing last week’s @JudiciaryDems SCOTUS hearings and the latest on Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Watch live: https://t.co/TU0MqOI31z — PolitiTweet.org

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I had a few special guests at last week's hearings: Law students from Howard University and my alma mater, Georgetown Law, as well as @CBCFInc interns. They watched Judge Jackson prove that—through hard work, a commitment to the law, and grit and grace—she's earned this seat. — PolitiTweet.org

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Despite the behavior from some in the hearings, last week was an inspiration for so many in this country. From her incredible life story to her temperament in the hearing room, Judge Jackson has shown America that she can rise to any challenge as a Justice on the Supreme Court. — PolitiTweet.org