Chicago City Wire

Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez, representing Illinois’ 3rd district in the U.S. Congress since 2023, has recently shared her views on several pressing issues through a series of tweets. Ramirez has served in public office since her time in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2018 to 2022 and continues to address national concerns from her current position.

On December 6, 2024, Ramirez criticized policies she perceives as xenophobic and fear-driven, such as the TikTok ban and mass deportation efforts. She warned that these actions "promise to negatively impact our economy." As Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, she emphasized the need for investigations into safeguarding American privacy and security. The full tweet can be found here.

Later that day, at 22:06 UTC, Ramirez addressed criminal justice reform by highlighting the plight of individuals serving disproportionately long prison sentences for offenses that would now warrant shorter terms. She urged President Biden to offer clemency to these individuals, advocating for their reunification with families and communities under the hashtag #ClemencyNow. Her message is available here.

In another tweet posted at 22:45 UTC on December 6th, Ramirez stressed the importance of veteran advocacy within Congress. She noted her participation in a roundtable organized by the Hispanic Caucus focused on veterans' issues alongside Denisse Montoya, emphasizing that veterans’ voices must be heard to ensure they receive due benefits and resources. This statement can be accessed here.