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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 12h

Trump is abusing his authority over the DOJ to target those he sees as political enemies.

And Republicans, who swore an oath to defend the Constitution, are doing nothing to stop him.

We cannot & will not stay silent in the face of Trump's authoritarianism & blatant attack on the rule of law.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d

Breaking News: Letitia James, New York’s attorney general, is said to have been indicted after President Trump pushed the Justice Department to seek charges against her. James, who is accused of committing mortgage fraud, brought a civil case against Trump in 2022. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Attorney General Letitia James of New York is in front of a microphone. A headline reads: "New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted After Pressure From Trump."

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 13h

To read more about our letter visit: chu.house.gov/media-center...

Rep. Chu Condemns DOD’s Rollback of Military Hazing Protections

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep.

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 13h

I sent a letter with 27 of my Democratic colleagues urging him to immediately reverse these dangerous changes. All servicemembers deserve dignity and respect.

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 13h

My nephew, Marine Lance Corporal Harry Lew, died by suicide after being brutally hazed while serving in Afghanistan. Secretary Hegseth’s rollback of military hazing protections is weak, shameful, and will cost more lives.

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 2d

Speaker Johnson won’t swear in Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva all because he wants to block the Epstein files and keep the government closed. He’s already sworn in 2 Republicans this year when the House was not in session. Her constituents deserve representation.
Swear her in now.

Elected but Not Seated, Grijalva Waits to Sign Epstein Petition

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 3d

Here's an idea: he could start by keeping 24 million Americans from seeing their premiums double this month.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Trump: "He wants to be the healthcare president, as he is for all these other matters. And he's going to do it. We have lots of ideas."

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 3d

Fact: Undocumented immigrants can’t buy ACA coverage.

Republicans know this.

They're lying to distract from the fact that they voted to kick 15 million Americans off health coverage, including their own constituents.

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 4d

“Working around the clock”? Republicans are on week 3 of vacation while 24 million Americans face skyrocketing premiums.

In July they kicked 15 million Americans off coverage to give tax cuts to billionaires.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Mike Johnson: "Let me look right into the camera and tell you very clearly: Republicans are the ones concerned about healthcare. Republicans are the party working around the clock everyday to fix healthcare. This is not talking points for us: we've done it."

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 4d

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! To everyone celebrating, may this season of gratitude bring you peace, happiness, time shared with loved ones, and of course plenty of delicious mooncakes. 🥮🎑

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 6d

Trump and Republicans are lying to cover up for their failure to govern. Here's the truth behind their lies.

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 7d

Republicans care more about hiding the Epstein files than helping the American people.

Day 3 of their shutdown: Speaker Johnson just cancelled next week’s votes instead of working to end this shutdown.

Meanwhile, Democrats are ready to end the crisis, cut costs & protect healthcare.

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 8d

When Republicans wanted tax cuts for billionaires, they kicked 15 million Americans off health care to do it.

Now, as premiums for 24 million Americans are set to skyrocket by 114%, they shut down the government. That’s the Republican health plan in action.

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 8d

Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur to all observing in CA-28 and beyond. G’mar Chatima Tovah

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 9d

Trump & Republicans run the government. For 8 months they’ve used that power to slash health care and give tax cuts to billionaires.

If they wanted to open the government and cut your health costs, they could do it. But working families were never their priority. pasadenanow.com/main/local-c...

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 9d

When billionaire tax cuts were set to expire in December, Republicans rushed to extend them by July 4. But with ACA credits expiring & health care costs about to spike for 25 million Americans, the Trump White House actually said "go f*** yourself," and shut down the government.

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 10d

You may have questions about how the government shutdown will impact you and your family. For clear and up-to-date information please visit my website at chu.house.gov/shutdown

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 10d

Republicans have chosen to shut the government down so they can raise health care costs for over 20 million Americans. Democrats remain ready to support government funding that protects families. It’s a shameful day, and the American people deserve far better.

Rep. Chu’s Statement on the Republican Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) released the following statement on the Republican Government Shutdown:

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 10d

No amount of fear-mongering can deflect from the truth:

Republican policies will result in 15 million Americans losing their health care and millions more seeing their premiums skyrocket.

Graphic with text:

THE LIE: “THEY WANT TO GIVE FREE HEALTH CARE TO ILLEGAL ALIENS”

THE FACTS: People without documentation do not get free health care.

They do not qualify for Medicare, Medicaid, or the ACA and that'd be against the law.

(This is just another racist dog whistle of the Republican party.)

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 10d

My constituent, Barbara Gomes Marques, was detained by federal agents at the end of her scheduled green card hearing in downtown Los Angeles earlier this month. I am doing everything possible to prevent her deportation and I’m demanding that ICE follow the law.
www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/n...

Los Angeles man demands answers after wife was detained at scheduled green card meeting

A man is speaking out and asking for help after his wife was detained by federal agents at the end of a scheduled green card hearing in downtown Los Angeles in early September.

www.cbsnews.com

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 10d

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Trump's disastrous tariffs are forcing them to layoff workers, raise prices, and close their doors.

Small Businesses Wither Under Trump’s Tariffs: ‘It’s Hard to Breathe’

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 10d

My nephew, Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, died by suicide after he was hazed in Afghanistan. It is reprehensible for the Secretary of Defense to encourage this behavior. Our troops deserve a real leader, not someone whose decisions are motivated by contempt for the very servicemembers his job is to support.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 10d

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hegseth says he's loosening disciplinary rules and weakening hazing protections at rare meeting of top military leaders.

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 10d

If the government shuts down tonight, it’s because Republicans chose higher premiums for 20 million Americans over working with Democrats.

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 11d

I strongly condemn the horrific threats made against @jayapal.house.gov. Political violence has no place in our country, and we must all stand united in rejecting it.

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 12d

CAPAC Chair Meng’s Statement on Death Threat Against Rep. Pramila Jayapal:

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 14d

This #WorldContraceptionDay, the Trump admin is planning to destroy $10M in taxpayer-funded contraceptives. I recently co-led a letter demanding an investigation.

As Chair of @reprocaucus.bsky.social Contraception Task Force, I'll always fight for access to birth control at home & abroad.

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 14d

Today I joined patients and providers at the Wesley Health Center in Pasadena to hear how Trump's health care cuts are hurting them. In CA-28, 61k people face crushing premium hikes if Trump & Republicans shut down the government instead of protecting Americans' ACA tax credits.

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