Chicago City Wire

Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez, representing Illinois' 3rd district, has shared her thoughts and actions on social media regarding recent political developments. Ramirez, who succeeded Marie Newman in Congress in 2023, has been vocal about issues concerning Indigenous rights and immigration policies.

On January 20, 2025, Congresswoman Ramirez expressed gratitude towards President Biden for granting clemency to Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier. She stated: "Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, after nearly five decades in prison, will finally be able to reunite with his family at the age of 80. Thank you, President Biden, for extending clemency to Leonard. I am proud to have joined advocates and Indigenous communities urging Biden…”

Later that day, she directed followers to read a statement through a link shared on her Twitter account: "Read my statement here "

In another post on the same day, Congresswoman Ramirez addressed broader themes of refuge and safety in America. She wrote: "There is nothing great about an America that refuses to provide refuge to the persecuted, rest to the tired, and safety to those in danger. This proud American, daughter of immigrants, citizen by birthright, and Congresista from a welcoming state stands ready to fight for…”