Illinois Open Letters

From a constituent in Homer Glen, IL

Here is a concise list of what we, the people, want and demand. What we deserve. No giant monopolies where 5 or 6 corporations own everything. Teddy Roosevelt is spinning in his grave No more paid lobbyists who bribe politicians. We know it is happening and we hate it. Our representatives

From a constituent in Homer Glen, IL

Here is a concise list of what we, the people, want and demand. What we deserve. No giant monopolies where 5 or 6 corporations own everything. Teddy Roosevelt is spinning in his grave No more paid lobbyists who bribe politicians. We know it is happening and we hate it. Our representatives

From a constituent in Brookfield, IL

Keep Illinois free from AV bills

Another age verification bill has been introduced (Illinois SB 3946). Please let it die like the previous attempt. These bill do not "protect kids" and instead put everyone in danger as the services used to scan IDs lie about not keeping personal data and instead pass it along to ICE and similar gro

From a constituent in Champaign, IL

Like so many things originating with this administration, the SAVE Act is a farce while simultaneously being one of the most dangerous pieces of legislation ever to be debated on the floor of Congress. It must be defeated. Our elections must stand freely and remain under the power of the states. Acc

From a constituent in Bolingbrook, IL

Boycott

Do not attend State of the Union. Trump is making a mockery of the United States. Please Boycott.

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Support Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Extension for Haitians

I'm writing to urge you to support H.R. 1689 and extend Temporary Protected Status for approximately 350,000 Haitians. These individuals are here legally, pay taxes, and work in important job sectors like healthcare. They should be able to stay in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status until it i

From a verified voter in Chicago, IL

Boycott State of the Union

Please boycott Trump’s State of the Union address. It will be filled with lies, and your attendance will only encourage the deceit. I recommend going to the chamber to claim your seat so no one else takes it. Once he arrives, you and all other decent lawmakers must walk out. Thank you. By taking thi

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Impeach Trump Immediately for Unconstitutional War Powers Violation

I am demanding that you immediately initiate impeachment proceedings against President Trump for flagrant violation of the Constitution's war powers clause. Trump is preparing to launch an unauthorized war against Iran within weeks, and Congress must act now to stop this illegal military action befo

From a constituent in Elmhurst, IL

Prevent the development of detention centers in Illinois. WEXMAC-TITUS is allowing very rapid progress to be made in the building of the these abhorrent facilities and while they don't belong in the US at all, they most definitely DO NOT belong in Illinois. Please do what you can to thwart their eff

From a constituent in Elmhurst, IL

Stop ICE's Rapid Expansion of Detention Facilities Through WEXMAC TITUS

I am writing to urge you to take immediate action to halt the rapid expansion of ICE detention facilities being built through the WEXMAC TITUS program. This repurposed Navy logistics program is allowing ICE to bypass normal oversight and public accountability while spending billions of taxpayer doll

From a verified voter in Gurnee, IL

Pam Bondi needs to go, and the Epstein files must be addressed

Pam Bondi needs to go. There can be no justice for the Epstein victims while she is the AG, and these victims deserve justice. The American people deserve justice and transparency restored in the government, starting with the Epstein files. Please speak out and do not stop! Continue to bring attenti

From a verified voter in Gurnee, IL

Speak out against the FCC's biased attacks

I am horrified that CBS and the FCC are attacking free speech again, this time by forbidding Stephen Colbert from airing an episode with James Talarico. Congress must protect our first amendment rights. I expect a strong condemnation of this attack! Thank you

From a verified voter in Gurnee, IL

Release all children from detentions and stop funding ICE!

First, I’m ask you to demand that ICE release every single child in detention right now, especially 2-month-old Juan Nicolas, who is at Dilley and was hospitalized with bronchitis just last night. These places are not safe for children, not to mention that the Trump administration is violating the F

From a verified voter in Lebanon, IL

Dear senators, please vote NO on the SAVE ACT. this is voter suppression. FILIBUSTER IT.

From a verified voter in Batavia, IL

Stand strong against DHS funding & for free speech, get kids out ICE detention

I am heartbroken about Juan Nicolas, the 2 month old in the Dilley Detention Center who desperately needed medical aid. I understand there was not 1 single doctor at the facility that holds something like 3,000 people!!! The child was finally hospitalized last night and diagnosed with bronchitis bu

From a constituent in Glenview, IL

23 concentration camps with incinerators are being built. Why have you not listened to the pleas of your constituents? We all know what they are doing and what they are planning to do. Why have you not taken action? How many horrors and crimes against humanity must we the people endure? Reject unan

From a verified voter in Elgin, IL

Fight the SAVE Act with everything you got!

If you have to Filibuster to defeat the SAVE Act do it, and read the Epstein File on the floor! Fight!!!

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Baby in Detention Camp

I'm writing to bring your attention to Juan Nicolás, the 2-month-old baby detained at Dilley, and his mother. As per your colleague, Joaquin Castro, this INFANT is being unlawfully detained and is unresponsive after getting sick in an American concentration camp. Please, your urgent action is needed

From a verified voter in Oak Park, IL

Stop the State of Illinois from punishing protected speech and pass HB2723!

The State of Illinois should not be punishing protected speech. I am urging you to support HB2723. This bill removes the requirement that the Illinois Investment Policy Board designate companies that “boycott Israel” as restricted entities and require public retirement systems to divest from them.

From a constituent in Mount Prospect, IL

Strong Opposition to Proposed EV Surcharge

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the recently proposed legislation that targets EV owners with significant new financial burdens and restricts consumer choice in the automotive market. Specifically, I urge you to reject Senate Bill 3566, which proposes a 1.5-cent-per-mile road usage f

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Protest the EPA’s Repeal of the Endangerment Finding

I am writing to urge you to condemn the Trump administration's repeal of the Endangerment Finding and introduce legislation to codify into law the EPA's authority to regulate the oil and gas industry. Climate change is real. We must do everything we can to combat dangerous emissions and pollutants.

From a constituent in Homer Glen, IL

Are we tired of the chaos from the feds yet? It is time to divest from the Federal Government. It has gone insane. The federal government is run by hacks, grifters, thieves, pedophiles, racists, rapists, thugs, kidnappers, murderers and Christian Nationalists. Every penny we send them allows them to

From a constituent in Homer Glen, IL

Here is a concise list of what we, the people, want. I’ve sent this to our federal representatives as well. No giant monopolies where 5 or 6 corporations own everything. Teddy Roosevelt is spinning in his grave No more paid lobbyists who bribe politicians. We know it is happening and we hate it.

From a constituent in Collinsville, IL

Oppose H.R. 655, the Dalles Watershed Development Act

I am writing to urge you to vote against H.R. 655, the Dalles Watershed Development Act, when it comes before the Senate for consideration. This bill, sponsored by Representative Cliff Bentz, directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain Federal land to the City of The Dalles, Oregon. While

From a constituent in Woodstock, IL

The Illinois Human Rights Advocacy Protection Act

I would like to see support for The Illinois Human Rights Advocacy Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Rashid and Sen. Porfirio, which would restore protections for peaceful advocacy by repealing the state's 2015 anti-boycott law targeting advocates for Palestinian rights. Illinois makes Israel uni