Chicago City Wire

Mike Quigley, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois' 5th district since 2009, has shared his perspectives on various legislative and community matters through recent social media posts. Known for succeeding Rahm Emanuel in Congress, Quigley has been vocal about issues ranging from immigration to reproductive rights.

On January 23, 2025, Mike Quigley expressed his opposition to the Laken Riley Act. He stated that he voted against the legislation because it "claims to solve an issue that doesn't exist." According to Quigley, existing processes are sufficient for detaining immigrants who commit crimes, and he criticized the bill for its potential to "spread fear and stoke xenophobia." "Today, I again voted against the Laken Riley Act..."

Later that day, Quigley highlighted his participation in a community service event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Nourishing Hope in Lakeview. He described it as an honor to contribute back to his home community alongside dedicated volunteers committed to serving their neighbors. "On Martin Luther King Jr. Day..."

In another post on January 23, 2025, Quigley addressed President Trump's policies regarding reproductive health care. He pointed out a discrepancy between Trump's campaign promises of focusing on lowering costs and the actions taken by Republicans early in Trump's term. These actions include pushing legislation that could criminalize abortion and penalize healthcare providers involved in reproductive health care services. "President Trump promised he would focus on lowering costs..."