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Senate Judiciary Democrats oppose Trump's DOJ nominees
During a recent executive business meeting, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, along with other Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee, voted against three of President Trump's nominees for the Department of Justice.
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Durbin leads Democrats in challenging Trump's "invasion" declaration
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, alongside other Democratic immigration leaders, has challenged the constitutional basis of President Trump's recent "invasion" proclamation regarding immigration policy.
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Durbin questions witnesses on STOP CSAM Act during subcommittee hearing
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, engaged with witnesses during a hearing on the STOP CSAM Act in Washington.
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Durbin discusses U.S.-Israel relations and antisemitism with JACPAC
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin met with members of the Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs (JACPAC) to discuss U.S.-Israel relations and antisemitism.
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Senate Judiciary Democrats file misconduct complaint against D.C.'s interim U.S. attorney
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, along with fellow Senate Judiciary Democrats, has filed a professional misconduct complaint against Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Ed Martin.
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Durbin votes against Todd Blanche for Deputy Attorney General over concerns about independence
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has voted against the nomination of Todd Blanche for the position of Deputy Attorney General.
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Durbin addresses rise in antisemitism during Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed the issue of rising antisemitism in America during a committee hearing titled “Never to be Silent: Stemming the Tide of...
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Durbin challenges Trump Administration's stance on judiciary independence
In a recent speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed concerns over actions by the Trump Administration that he believes are aimed at...
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Senate Judiciary Democrats file misconduct complaint against Emil Bove
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, along with all Senate Judiciary Democrats, has filed a professional misconduct complaint against Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove with the New York State Bar.
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Senator Durbin criticizes Trump’s pardons of January 6 insurrectionists
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, representing Illinois and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed the Senate floor to discuss recent developments related to the January 6th insurrectionists.
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Durbin criticizes Republican bill affecting trans athletes in schools
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, representing Illinois and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed the Senate floor to oppose the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act."
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Senate Democrats challenge DOJ's focus on immigration over national security
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, along with fellow Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee, has addressed concerns to Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the Department of Justice's (DOJ) recent reallocation of resources.
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Durbin criticizes Trump's constitutional challenges during judiciary committee meeting
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during a recent executive business meeting of the committee.
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Durbin criticizes Trump's pardons for January 6 rioters
In a recent Senate floor speech, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), who is also the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed the controversial pardons issued by President Trump on his first day back in office.
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Senate Judiciary advances nominations amid partisan divide
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, representing Illinois and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a statement following the advancement of Todd Blanche's nomination for Deputy Attorney General.
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Durbin questions Justice Department nominees on federal court order compliance
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, engaged in a line of questioning with Justice Department executive nominees during a committee hearing.
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Durbin criticizes Trump's pardons during judiciary committee hearing
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin delivered an opening statement at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing focused on the nominations of Harmeet Dhillon, Aaron Reitz, and D. John Sauer for key Justice Department positions.
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Senate Democrats oppose using federal prisons for immigrant detention under Trump plan
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff have led a group of Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats in expressing their opposition to the Trump Administration's plan to use Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities for detaining...
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Durbin questions independence of Trump's nominee for civil rights division
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has expressed concerns following his meeting with Harmeet Dhillon.
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Senator Durbin introduces bill targeting crypto ATM scams against seniors
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin has introduced the Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act, aiming to combat cryptocurrency scams that target seniors.