Chicago City Wire

Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez, representing Illinois' 3rd District, has been vocal about various issues through her social media posts. Her recent tweets have addressed concerns ranging from political actions against sanctuary cities to the smuggling of fentanyl and violence in Honduras.

On February 6, 2025, Congresswoman Ramirez criticized former President Trump for allegedly using the Department of Justice to target states and cities that provide sanctuary to immigrants. She warned that "he and his billionaire bosses seek to break us so there is no one left to resist." The full post can be viewed here.

Later that day, Ramirez expressed her stance on border security and drug smuggling in a tweet at 22:22 UTC. She stated, "I have advocated for the funding, technology, and border security solutions needed to stop the illegal smuggling of fentanyl into the US by US citizens." However, she emphasized that substance use should be treated as a health crisis with healthcare solutions rather than punitive measures. The complete tweet is available here.

In another tweet posted at 23:15 UTC on the same day, Ramirez highlighted violence faced by campesino cooperatives in Honduras' Aguan Valley. She reported that "Three campesino cooperatives...have been under attack by armed criminals," resulting in casualties and displacement. She reflected on her previous visit where she witnessed how these cooperatives contribute to community building and economic development. More details can be found here.