Press Releases

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May 8 2025

Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Issues Statement on the Historic Election of Pope Leo XIV

“Chicago has given the world artists, activists, Presidents—and now a Pope.” 

As tensions rise between India and Pakistan, I feel compelled to speak; Not only as a Member of Congress, but as a man who has walked the streets of both nations, embraced their people, and listened to their hopes and fears firsthand.

Today’s ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is more than a legal decision—it is a moral vindication for hundreds of thousands of our neighbors, friends, and fellow Americans in all but paperwork. I stand with the families protected under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and I celebrate this moment with them.

Statement from Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson on the Retirement of Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky

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May 5, 2025

I join Leader Hakeem Jeffries and my colleagues across the House in honoring the incredible legacy of Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a true champion for the people of Illinois and a fearless advocate for justice, equity, and compassion.

Statement from Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson on the Trump Administration's Elimination of $1 Billion in School Mental Health Grants

Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL 01) Commemorates May Day in Chicago

May 1, 2025 – Chicago, IL

Today, we honor “May Day”—International Workers’ Day—a moment of reflection, resistance, and recommitment to the labor movement’s enduring fight for dignity, equity, and justice.

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April 28, 2025

Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Condemns Trump Administration's Dismantling of Voting Rights Protections

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to recent actions by the Trump administration that have significantly weakened the enforcement of federal voting rights laws.

Statement from Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson on the Continued Detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

April 21, 2025

I am deeply troubled by the continued detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador, despite a clear directive from the United States Supreme Court to facilitate his return. This is not just an immigration case—it is a test of our democracy, our values, and our Constitution.