Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) hosted a conversation called “What Can Communities Do to Improve Police Accountability?” with Marc H. Morial, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Urban League.
Congresswoman Escobar and Mr. Morial discussed how local governments can strengthen police accountability and community oversight.
“People… Read more »
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement in observance of Juneteenth, which marks June 19, 1865, when federal officials arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation, two and a half years after it became an official law:
“Today we observe a day dedicated to the celebration of freedom for African Americans born and sold into slavery.… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) hosted a virtual town hall on Police Accountability and the Justice in Policing Act of 2020.
Congresswoman Escobar was joined by Congresswoman Karen Bass (CA-37), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Pastor Michael Grady from the Prince of Peace Church.
During the virtual town hall, Congresswoman Escobar and her guests discussed the… Read more »
Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced the introduction of the Curtailing Insurrection Act Violations of Individuals’ Liberties (CIVIL) Act today, a bill to severely restrict the President’s ability to use military forces in American cities without explicit Congressional approval. The bill… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), member of the House Judiciary Committee, joined over 100 Members of Congress as an original cosponsor of the Justice in Policing Act of 2020.
The Justice in Policing Act of 2020 is the first-ever bold, comprehensive approach to hold police accountable, change the culture of law enforcement and build trust between law… Read more »
(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement in response to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision to block the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy:
“For over a year, the Trump administration’s dangerous ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy has been a stain on the rule of law and our nation’s conscience. Today’s decision affirms its… Read more »
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Vice Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus and member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on her vote in support of H.J.Res. 79, a bipartisan resolution that would remove the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA):
“As our nation continues to celebrate the… Read more »
“As a Member of Congress, my duty is to protect El Pasoans and defend our nation’s interests. Unfortunately, the reckless and irresponsible actions by President Trump – including pulling out of the successful Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the decision, without Congressional approval, to kill Commander Qasem Soleimani – have endangered our servicemembers, diplomats and American allies, and worked counter to American security interests. Read more »
“In moments of great tragedy, we’ve been able to count on Americans to come together to exhibit strength and unity, showing that we are one people, one country. Not Republicans, not Democrats, but Americans. Read more »
Today, with a heavy heart but relentless in my obligation to uphold my oath of office, I stood with fellow patriots to defend our Constitution against President Trump’s abuse of power and unprecedented obstruction of Congress. Read more »
