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I extend my thoughts and prayers to Charlie Kirk and his family following the recent assassination attempt at an event in Utah. No individual, regardless of political beliefs, should ever have to fear for their life simply for engaging in public discourse. This violent act is a tragic reminder of how far we have fallen as a nation when it comes to the safety and respect we owe one another in the public square.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) issued the following statement in response to the President’s escalating threats to deploy federal military forces to Chicago and the administration’s recent moves to rebrand the Department of Defense as the “Department of War.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jonathan Jackson issued the following statement regarding the deterioration of U.S.–India relations under the Trump administration:
“President Trump’s reckless 50 percent tariffs on India are tantamount to a sanction by another name. Instead of strengthening America, these actions have weakened trust, disrupted trade, and pushed India closer to China and Russia. That is a dangerous path and one that hurts our long-term national interests.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) strongly denounced President Trump's new executive order rolling back collective bargaining rights for federal workers across multiple agencies, including NASA, the National Weather Service and the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, the United States Agency for Global Media, the Office of the Commissioner for Patents, and the Bureau of Reclamation.
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CHICAGO, IL — Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL) today condemned Donald Trump’s plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, calling it an alarming and misguided escalation that threatens civil liberties, undermines local authority, and destabilizes progress the city has worked hard to achieve.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL) today expressed strong opposition to President Donald Trump’s decision to place the Washington, D.C. Police Department under federal control and to deploy the National Guard in response to recent unrest. His statement highlights the significance of this move, which echoes the dark history of military occupation in Black communities during the Civil Rights era—a history marked by federal overreach, suppression of civil liberties, and systemic discrimination.
CHICAGO, IL— Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson, proud representative of Illinois’ First Congressional District, invites media, families, and community members to join him for a lively post-parade celebration at the historic Parkway Ballroom, 4455 S King Dr, Chicago, IL, on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, beginning at 9:00 AM.
Event Highlights:
· Free Food for the Community Enjoy complimentary cuisine celebrating our district’s vibrant diversity.
· Live Music & Entertainment Experience performances by local artists and entertainers.
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Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Commemorates the Illustrious Career of Congressman Danny Davis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson today issued the following statement regarding Congressman Danny Davis’s announcement that he will not seek reelection, marking the conclusion of a truly remarkable career in public service:
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) gave a resolute condemnation of the devastating humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, calling for the immediate and unrestricted flow of aid to the besieged population. The Congressman decried the use of starvation as a method of warfare, pointing to clear violations of international law and drawing parallels to history’s darkest chapters.