JOINT STATEMENT: Democrats Secure Release of High School Student from Delaney Hall Facility

Secured release of high school student detained at Delaney Hall facility after months of advocacy.

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DECLARACIÓN CONJUNTA: Los demócratas aseguran la liberación de una estudiante de secundaria, de las instalaciones de Delaney Hall

Announced release of detained high school student from immigration detention facility.

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Menendez and Pallone’s Bill Honoring Pascrell’s Traumatic Brain Injury Legacy Advances Through House Energy and Commerce Committee

Advanced bipartisan bill reauthorizing traumatic brain injury programs honoring late Congressman Pascrell.

“For over two decades, my dear friend and colleague, Bill Pascrell, was an exceptional advocate for traumatic brain injury treatment and research”

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Menendez responde a la acusación contra Raúl Castro

Praised Raúl Castro indictment while cautioning against regime change military intervention.

“Como cubanoamericano, conozco el inmenso sufrimiento que el régimen de Castro ha infligido al pueblo cubano durante 67 años de régimen autoritario y brutal represión.”

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Menendez, McIver, Carter, and Veasey Introduce Bill to Develop a Standardized HPV Test for Men

Introduced bill directing study on developing standardized HPV diagnostic test for men.

“As a co-chair of the Men’s Health Caucus, I am proud to co-lead the Closing the HPV Testing Gap Act”

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Menendez Responds to Raúl Castro Indictment

Praised Raúl Castro indictment while cautioning against regime change military intervention.

“I want to see the people of Cuba finally have their freedom, to see all political prisoners released, and for the regime’s oppressive grip to be lifted after generations of suffering. Real democratic reforms for Cuba must be enacted by the Cuban people, not by another illegal war.”

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El presidente del Grupo de Trabajo de Salud Mental del Caucus de Padres, Menendez, y el presidente del Caucus de Padres, Gomez, lideran la mesa redonda sobre Salud Mental Familiar

Led roundtable discussion on building family-friendly mental health system with experts and advocates.

“La salud mental es un asunto familiar y debemos abordarlo con la urgencia que merece en el Congreso”

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Dads Caucus Mental Health Working Group Chair Menendez and Dads Caucus Chair Gomez Lead Roundtable on Family Mental Health

Led roundtable discussion on family mental health services and support.

“Mental health is a family issue and we must address it with the sense of urgency in Congress that it deserves”

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Los republicanos de la Cámara bloquean la enmienda del congresista Menendez para proteger a los trabajadores del Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos en honor a la vida de Alex Pretti

Criticized House Republicans for blocking amendment protecting VA employees from targeted investigations.

“En lugar de defender a nuestros empleados federales, los republicanos de la Cámara optaron por permitir que la Administración Trump intimidara y castigará a empleados dedicados del VA que lamentaban la pérdida de un colega y amigo con investigaciones infundadas.”

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House Republicans Block Congressman Menendez’s Amendment to Protect Department of Veterans Affairs Workers Honoring the Life of Alex Pretti

Criticized House Republicans for blocking amendment protecting VA employees from targeted investigations.

“Today, we presented House Republicans with an opportunity to protect VA employees who are being targeted for honoring Alex Pretti – a fellow VA worker who was killed by Border Patrol officers in broad daylight”

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Menendez, McIver, and Watson Coleman Mark Anniversary of Delaney Hall Visit by Introducing Legislation to Bolster ICE Oversight Rules

Introduced legislation to strengthen congressional oversight rules for ICE detention facilities.

“I am proud to stand with my friends and colleagues, Reps. McIver and Watson Coleman in leading this legislation to protect congressional oversight of immigrant detention centers across the country”

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Menendez, McIver y Watson Coleman conmemoran el aniversario de la visita de Delaney Hall presentando una legislación para reforzar las normas de supervisión de ICE

Introduced legislation to strengthen congressional oversight rules for ICE detention facilities.

“Me enorgullece estar junto a mis amigos y colegas, los representantes McIver y Watson Coleman, y liderar esta legislación para proteger la supervisión del Congreso sobre los centros de detención de inmigrantes en todo el país”

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Menendez, Crockett y Ramírez piden investigación y exigen a la FAA que deje de ayudar a ICE a ocultar "vuelos fantasma" secretos

Led 32 colleagues demanding FAA stop helping ICE hide deportation flights from public.

“) colabore con el Congreso para dejar de permitir que el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de EE. UU. (”

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Menendez, Crockett, and Ramirez Call for Investigation, Demand FAA Stop Helping ICE Hide Secret “Ghost Flights”

Demanded FAA stop helping ICE hide deportation flights from public and Congress.

“ICE operates in near secrecy, avoiding congressional oversight and making it almost impossible for families to track their loved ones and our casework teams to track our constituents and give them the help they need”

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Menendez, Watson Coleman y McIver celebran un año desde el caos del ICE en Delaney Hall

Commemorated one-year anniversary of ICE detention center incident and military police response.

“La administración Trump está intentando criminalizar la supervisión porque saben que sus acciones son despreciables a ojos del público estadounidense”

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Menendez, Watson Coleman, and McIver Mark One Year Since ICE Chaos at Delaney Hall

Marked one year since ICE detained them during oversight visit to Newark detention center.

“The Trump administration is trying to criminalize oversight because they know their actions are despicable in the eyes of the American public”

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Menendez Responds to House Passage of Department of Homeland Security Funding

Responded to DHS funding passage excluding ICE and Border Patrol, opposing Republican reconciliation efforts.

“This fight is not yet over. Republicans are pushing to give ICE an additional $70 billion in taxpayer dollars through reconciliation. I remain committed to fighting their extreme anti-immigrant agenda and to stopping the terrorization of our communities.”

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Menendez Introduces Legislation to Establish National Hotline for Caregivers of Individuals Living with Developmental Disabilities

Introduced legislation establishing a national 24/7 hotline for caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities.

“Caregivers are the backbone of support for millions of Americans living with developmental disabilities, but they are too often left without the resources, guidance, and support they deserve”

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Menendez presenta una legislación para establecer una línea nacional de atención para cuidadores de personas con discapacidades del desarrollo

Introduced legislation establishing a national 24/7 hotline for caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities.

“Los cuidadores son la columna vertebral del apoyo para millones de estadounidenses que viven con discapacidades del desarrollo, pero con demasiada frecuencia se quedan sin los recursos, la orientación y el apoyo que merecen”

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Menendez responde a la aprobación en la Cámara de Representantes de la financiación del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional

Responded to DHS funding passage excluding ICE and Border Patrol, opposing Republican reconciliation efforts.

“) que excluía la financiación para el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (”

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WATCH: Menendez Pushes for Passage of Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act at Energy & Commerce Hearing

Advocated for caffeine safety bill at Energy and Commerce Committee hearing.

“Today’s hearing is a major step toward ensuring no other family has to endure the heartbreak that the Katz family has faced”

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MIRA: Menendez impulsa la aprobación de la Ley de Seguridad de la Cafeína Sarah Katz en la audiencia de Energía y Comercio

Defended caffeine safety bill at Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing.

“La audiencia de hoy es un paso importante para asegurar que ninguna otra familia tenga que soportar el desamor que ha sufrido la familia Katz”

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Menendez, Watson Coleman, and McIver Lead NJ Democrats in Calling on DHS to Abandon Roxbury ICE Warehouse Plans and Halt Further Immigration Detention Expansion

Led New Jersey Democrats calling on DHS to abandon Roxbury ICE detention warehouse plans.

“Every single visit I make to Delaney Hall and Elizabeth Detention Center is more heartbreaking than the last, and the idea of recreating the dehumanizing and cruel treatment that our neighbors face there on an even larger scale in Roxbury is completely wrong”

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Menendez, Watson Coleman y McIver lideran a los demócratas de Nueva Jersey en pedir al DHS que abandone los planes del almacén ICE en Roxbury y detener más detenciones migratorias

Led New Jersey Democrats calling on DHS to abandon Roxbury ICE detention warehouse plans.

“Lidero a mis colegas demócratas para pedir al secretario Mullin que atienda los llamamientos de nuestra delegación y de las comunidades locales, incluidos los líderes republicanos de Roxbury, y abandonen los planes del DHS de detención de inmigrantes en Nueva Jersey.”

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Menendez, Watson Coleman, and McIver Lead NJ Democrats in Calling on DHS to Abandon Roxbury ICE Warehouse Plans and Halt Further Immigration Detention

Led New Jersey Democrats calling on DHS to abandon Roxbury ICE detention warehouse plans.

“Every single visit I make to Delaney Hall and Elizabeth Detention Center is more heartbreaking than the last, and the idea of recreating the dehumanizing and cruel treatment that our neighbors face there on an even larger scale in Roxbury is completely wrong”

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