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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.
The news out of Arkansas has been heartbreaking. A young couple, Carl and Vicky Brink, were brutally murdered while hiking with their two small children in a state park. This should be a place of sanctuary, family, peace, and natural beauty. Instead, it became a scene of unimaginable horror.
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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.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) and Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL) introduced the African Diaspora Investment and Development Act (AIDA), groundbreaking legislation that harnesses the economic power of African and Caribbean diaspora communities to advance sustainable development, reduce remittance costs, and align U.S. foreign policy with grassroots investment.
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Washington, D.C.— Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson released the following statement in strong opposition to the passage of the Republican Rescission bill, which narrowly passed the House and Senate:
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Washington, D.C. — In tribute to Nelson Mandela International Day, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson issued the following statement:
“On this day, we honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela—a beacon of hope, a warrior for justice, and a global symbol of reconciliation. Mandela's life taught us something profoundly simple yet deeply powerful:
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"As a father, a son, and as someone who has seen hunger’s impact up close, I am appalled and heartbroken by the Trump administration’s decision to destroy nearly 500 metric tons of life-saving emergency food rather than deliver it to starving children and families across the globe.