Chicago City Wire

Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez, representing Illinois’ 3rd district, recently shared several statements on social media addressing significant national issues. Ramirez, who succeeded Marie Newman in 2023, has a history of public service that began in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2018 to 2022. Her current posts highlight concerns over gun regulations, trade tariffs, and immigration enforcement under the previous administration.

On April 4, 2025, Ramirez expressed support for the Supreme Court's decision to uphold regulations on ghost guns, labeling it as a positive move toward reducing gun violence in communities. She urged her congressional colleagues to "step up, pass stronger gun control, and invest in community intervention" ("The Supreme Court upholding regulations on ghost guns is a win...").

Later the same day, Ramirez raised concerns about the impact of Trump's tariffs, stating that they were "INCREASING the cost of food and make everyday goods more expensive for Illinoisans." She criticized the Trump Administration's funding cuts for providing "LESS help for families experiencing food insecurity," emphasizing her stance that "no one should go hungry in the richest country in the world" ("Trump's tariffs are INCREASING the cost of food...").

Ramirez also condemned the Trump administration's actions regarding a case involving Kilmar, who was sent to a detention camp in El Salvador. She called the act illegal and insisted that Trump should "bring him back home NOW." Additionally, she demanded accountability from Trump and Kristi Noem, calling for answers regarding what she described as a criminal "administrative error" ("The Trump administration illegally sent Kilmar to a detention camp in El Salvador...").