U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley representing Illinois' 5th Congressional District. | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley representing Illinois' 5th Congressional District. | Official U.S. House headshot
Mike Quigley, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois' 5th district, has been vocal on various issues through his social media presence. His recent tweets cover topics such as immigration rights, the events of January 6, and reproductive health care.
On January 20, 2025, Quigley addressed concerns within the community regarding immigration raids in Chicago. He stated that "Se que en muchos miembros de la comunidad existe incertidumbre acerca de las redadas migratorias en Chicago. Hasta este momento no está confirmada la información y la mejor manera de estar preparado es que 'conozca sus derechos'." Link to tweet
The following day, January 21, 2025, Quigley commented on the aftermath of the January 6 events. He expressed his disapproval of Donald Trump's actions by stating: "January 6 was a dark day in our nation; one where the future of our democracy stood on a knife’s edge. Donald Trump’s pardoning of the traitors responsible sends a message that violent assault on our democracy is not just tolerated but rewarded." Link to tweet
On January 22, 2025, Quigley took a stand on reproductive rights following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. He declared: "Overturning #RoevWade left millions without access to essential health care. I'm proud to stand with the @ReproCaucus in the fight to re-establish a nationwide right to abortion, enshrine the protections of Roe into law, and safeguard #ReproductiveFreedom for all." Link to tweet
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