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Durbin, Peters Introduce New Legislation to Respond to Immediate Needs at Our Southern Border

New proposal provides immediate assistance to border officials and authorities to help secure the border & efficiently process asylum seekers; also provides support to communities that receive asylum seekers


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Durbin Reintroduces Legislation to Combat Rising Domestic Terrorist Threat

Following the continued rise in horrific incidents of domestic terrorism and hate crimes targeting religious and ethnic minorities and communities of color, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reintroduced legislation to address the growing domestic terrorism threat.


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Graham: Attorney General Garland and FBI Director Wray Should Pick Up the Phone and Apologize to Those Whose Lives Were Ruined by Wrongdoing Detailed in Durham Report

.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today made these statements during an interview with Fox News’ Bill Hemmer.


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Graham Statement on the Durham Report

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member, today made this statement after Special Counsel John Durham released a report on the origins of the FBI’s “Crossfire Hurricane” investigation and the false allegations of then-candidate Donald Trump’s campaign colluding with Russia.


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Judiciary Republicans Release Report on Investigation into MS-13 Gang Member Charged with Murdering Maryland Woman

O n May 23, the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement released an interim report titled, “The Murder of Kayla Hamilton: A Case for Immigration Enforcement and Border Security.”


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Judiciary Republicans Release Report on Investigation into MS-13 Gang Member Charged with Murdering Maryland Woman

n May 23, the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement released an interim report titled, “The Murder of Kayla Hamilton: A Case for Immigration Enforcement and Border Security.”


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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Three Bills to Stop Exploitation of Kids Online, Six District Court Judge Nominations to the Full Senate

The three bills are part of the Stopping the Exploitation of Kids Online legislative package, continue the Committee’s bipartisan efforts to protect children online


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Chairman Jordan Demands Answers on IRS Whistleblower Retaliation

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) just sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding information and communications relating to the removal of an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Supervisory Special Agent and investigative team from an ongoing Hunter Biden criminal investigation.


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New Whistleblower Report Details Government Abuse, Misallocation of Resources, and Retaliation at the FBI

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Judiciary Committee and the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government released an interim report, “FBI Whistleblower Testimony Highlights Government Abuse, Misallocation of Resources, and Retaliation, " detailing egregious problems infecting ...


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Durbin Meets with Director of U.S. Copyright Office

On May 10, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, met with Shira Perlmutter, Register of Copyrights and Director of the U.S. Copyright Office.


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Durbin to Republicans: Work with Democrats to Fix Our Broken Immigration System

Announces new proposal to provide immediate assistance to border officials and authorities to help secure the border & efficiently process asylum seekers, as well as provide support to the communities that welcome migrants


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Chairmen Jordan and Turner Write to CIA on Hunter Biden Intel Letter

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairmen Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Mike Turner (R-OH) sent a letter to CIA Director William Burns about the Committees’ investigation of the Public Statement on the Hunter Biden Emails signed by 51 former intelligence community officials. The Chairmen renewed their requests for documents related to the investigation and warned that compulsory process may be necessary if the agency does not comply.


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Durbin Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats in Letters to Harlan Crow Seeking Full Information on Gifts & Travel Given to Justice Thomas

Judiciary Committee Dems send letters to Mr. Crow and the holding companies that own his private jet, private yacht, and Topridge Camp


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New Whistleblower Report Details Government Abuse, Misallocation of Resources, and Retaliation at the FBI

On May 18, the House Judiciary Committee and the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government released an interim report, “FBI Whistleblower Testimony Highlights Government Abuse, Misallocation of Resources, and Retaliation,” detailing egregious problems infecting the senior leadership ranks of the FBI.


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Chairmen Jordan and Turner Write to CIA on Hunter Biden Intel Letter

Chairmen Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Mike Turner (R-OH) sent a letter to CIA Director William Burns about the Committees’ investigation of the Public Statement on the Hunter Biden Emails signed by 51 former intelligence community officials.


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ICYMI: Senate Appropriations Hearing Makes Clear: Undercutting American Investments Forfeits Future to China

ICYMI: As Competition with China Intensifies, Senator Murray Makes Clear: America Cannot Stay Ahead Unless Our Investments Keep Pace


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Murray and Collins Plan to Begin Bipartisan Senate Appropriations Markups in June

On May 17, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Chair and Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee respectively, announced their plans to hold markups of bipartisan funding bills in June.


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Senate Judiciary GOP to Durbin: Refocus Committee’s Efforts on Border Crisis, Fentanyl Epidemic Instead of Partisan Attacks on Conservative SCOTUS Justices

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led a letter signed by every Republican on the committee highlighting the partisan nature of committee Democrats’ campaign to destroy the reputation of conservative Supreme Court Justices. Chairman Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) led committee Democrats in sending several letters demanding information from Harlan Crow, a private citizen, related to travel and hospitality provided to Justice Clarence Thomas.


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Durbin Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Gonzalez V. Google

Durbin: Congress must step in, reform Section 230, and remove platforms’ blanket immunity from liability


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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Four Bills Supporting Law Enforcement, Public Safety

The four bills – advanced during National Police Week – help support police officers and protect public safety