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I commend the people of Cameroon for their continued commitment to democracy, as demonstrated by their participation in the recent presidential election. United States. longstanding partnership with Cameroon is rooted in shared values, including respect for democratic governance, the rule of law, and human rights.
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CHICAGO, IL - Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL) issued the following statement today applauding the decision by U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis, who ruled that federal immigration officers in the Chicago area must wear body cameras after widespread reports of abuse and violence against peaceful protesters during President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement operations.
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It is with profound sadness that I join the people of Kenya, Africa, and the global community in mourning the passing of the His Excellency Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya. His death marks the loss of one of Kenya’s greatest sons, a visionary statesman, freedom fighter, and enduring voice for democracy and justice.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) released the following statement today, acknowledging the release of twenty (20) Israeli hostages and over 2,000 Palestinian hostages, detainees, and prisoners by Israel, stressing that these actions must serve as the foundation for a permanent and just peace.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) today issued a forceful statement denouncing President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy Texas National Guard troops to Chicago, a move undertaken without the consent of Illinois leadership and over the vigorous objection of the state.
Today, we pause to solemnly remember the horrific Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, a day that stands as the darkest in Israel’s modern history. On this day, 1,200 innocent people, including men, women, and children from Israel and over 30 other nations, were brutally killed, and approximately 251 were abducted by Hamas in a coordinated assault across southern Israel.
The tragic killing of Charlie Kirk last week has stunned our nation and reignited deep concerns about the growing specter of political violence in America, fears that rose dramatically during the attack on our Capitol on January 6th. In this heartbreaking moment, we must all unite around the fundamental principle that “No one should ever face violence for what they believe, who they support, or which ideas they express. Freedom of speech is not a privilege reserved for the powerful, it is a foundational right for all Americans.
Today, I spoke with a heavy heart as Mississippi is once again gripped by tragedy. On September 15th, Demartravion "Trey" Reed, a 21-year-old Black college student at Delta State University, and Cory Zukatis, a 36-year-old unhoused man from Brandon, were both found hanging from trees in separate incidents just hours apart. The echoes of these losses reach deep into our nation’s history, a painful reminder that the shadows of racial violence and exclusion have not yet left us.
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.”