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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett released the following statement: "I am aware of reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to convert an industrial warehouse in Hutchins, Texas — a city I am proud to represent — into one of the largest detention facilities in the nation. At this time, my office has not received any formal notice, briefing, or direct communication from the Department of Homeland Security or ICE regarding this facility.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) sent three separate letters today in response to the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, escalating demands for accountability across multiple levels of the Department of Justice. 

The letters were sent individually to: 

WASHINGTON, D.C.  -- Today, Congresswoman Crockett released the following statement: 

"Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were taken into custody by federal agents for doing exactly what journalists are supposed to do: report the truth. 

"Let’s me be clear: this is not law enforcement. This is censorship by an authoritarian government. 

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Today, Congresswoman Crockett, along with Representatives Joaquin Castro and Greg Casar visited the Dilley Detention Center to conduct oversight and demand the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to immediately release Liam Adrian Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old detained at the Dilley Detention Facility in Texas, and to safely reunite him with his family in Minneapolis.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Crockett issued the following statement after voting NO on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill, which included an additional $28 billion for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) joined Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and more than 70 House Democrats in cosponsoring Articles of Impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for systemic abuses of power, violations of civil and constitutional rights, and deliberate obstruction of congressional oversight.

Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Crockett issued the following statement:  
 
“House Democrats – and yes, a few Republicans – took action to stand up for the American people by voting to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.

At the start of this year, Americans across the country saw their health insurance premiums rise after the enhanced ACA tax credits expired on December 31. For families already facing an affordability crisis, these higher costs were immediate and devastating.