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CHICAGO, IL — Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) issued the following statement in response to the tragic death of Officer Krystal Rivera, a 6th District Chicago Police Officer who was fatally shot in the line of duty in the Chatham neighborhood:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) today vehemently condemned the recent decision by the Department of Labor, stemming from the Trump administration's proposed budget cuts, to phase out operations at Job Corps centers across the nation, including the Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center. This move threatens to displace hundreds of young Chicagoans, disrupt critical job training and educational opportunities, and exacerbate economic hardship within the broader Chicago community.
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I join our nation in mourning the loss of Congressman Charles B. Rangel—a titan of public service, a warrior for justice, and a beacon of hope for generations of Americans. His passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the fabric of our nation, but his extraordinary legacy will forever illuminate the path toward equity and dignity for all.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) fiercely denounced the Republican budget proposals that prioritize massive tax giveaways for corporations and the wealthiest Americans, funded by devastating cuts to essential social safety net programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, and Medicare.
This week, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson honored the Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexis M. Herman.
“My dear friends, we have gathered in this sacred hour not to weep without hope, but to give thanks—profound thanks—for a life that rose like a song from the rough soil of history. A life shaped by struggle, sustained by faith, and sanctified by service. We are here to remember, with grateful hearts, the Honorable Secretary Alexis Herman.
Washington, DC — In response to a New York Times report revealing that the Trump administration fast-tracked refugee admissions for white South Africans while continuing to block refugee access for Black and brown populations fleeing violence and persecution, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson issued the following statement:
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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.