Mike Quigley
@quigley.house.gov
Representing Illinois' 5th District. House Appropriations & Intel Member, amateur hockey player, and proud Cubs fan. He/Him.
“On Friday, I was teaching. On Saturday, my own government was calling me a domestic terrorist, and I was in federal detention centers with the bullet holes all over my body.”
‘My own government attempted to execute me,’ Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol testifies - Capitol City Now
Representatives called for immigration enforcement reform, civil liability of federal agents.
capitolcitynow.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
“On Friday, I was teaching. On Saturday, my own government was calling me a domestic terrorist, and I was in federal detention centers with the bullet holes all over my body.”
My newsletter, Catching Up with Quigley, hits inboxes every Friday evening! Some of you may not have received it in recent weeks.
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February 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
My newsletter, Catching Up with Quigley, hits inboxes every Friday evening! Some of you may not have received it in recent weeks.
Due to federal law, members of Congress can not distribute "unsolicited" mail (including emails) in the 60 days before an election. (More below!)
Due to federal law, members of Congress can not distribute "unsolicited" mail (including emails) in the 60 days before an election. (More below!)
Democracy will die in darkness when there’s not enough people to turn on the lights.
Breaking News: The Washington Post began sweeping layoffs that were slated to shrink the scope of the publication.
Washington Post Begins Sweeping Layoffs
The layoffs are slated to shrink the newsroom by hundreds of journalists, cutting into The Post’s local, international and sports coverage.
nyti.ms
February 5, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Democracy will die in darkness when there’s not enough people to turn on the lights.
59% of Americans think ICE has been too aggressive — according to a Fox News poll. After witnessing the murder of two Americans in Minneapolis, the detention of 5-year-old boy, and countless other abuses by Trump's ICE, the tide is turning.
Out of detention, trapped by ICE: Mother and son navigate Trump’s chaotic new family immigration policy
The Trump administration has shifted its immigration policy in Texas, releasing some detainees under supervision but creating a new nightmare for families.
www.ms.now
February 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
59% of Americans think ICE has been too aggressive — according to a Fox News poll. After witnessing the murder of two Americans in Minneapolis, the detention of 5-year-old boy, and countless other abuses by Trump's ICE, the tide is turning.
Great meeting with Alex Romanishin, Former Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine, to discuss the incredible impact of Ukrainian-American businesses.
Chicago is home to 3,000+ Ukrainian businesses driving jobs, innovation, and significant economic growth.
Chicago is home to 3,000+ Ukrainian businesses driving jobs, innovation, and significant economic growth.
February 4, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Great meeting with Alex Romanishin, Former Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine, to discuss the incredible impact of Ukrainian-American businesses.
Chicago is home to 3,000+ Ukrainian businesses driving jobs, innovation, and significant economic growth.
Chicago is home to 3,000+ Ukrainian businesses driving jobs, innovation, and significant economic growth.
16 years ago, the Citizens United Supreme Court case reversed century-old campaign finance restrictions and opened the floodgates for obscene corporate donations in politics. Since then, I’ve been calling for this decision to be overturned.
February 4, 2026 at 6:04 PM
16 years ago, the Citizens United Supreme Court case reversed century-old campaign finance restrictions and opened the floodgates for obscene corporate donations in politics. Since then, I’ve been calling for this decision to be overturned.
I recently visited the Greater West Town Project. They provide resources to help thousands of Chicagoans on our city’s West Side find jobs. With two alternative high schools and vocational training courses from woodworking to manufacturing, GWTP proves that not every career needs a college degree.
February 3, 2026 at 6:31 PM
I recently visited the Greater West Town Project. They provide resources to help thousands of Chicagoans on our city’s West Side find jobs. With two alternative high schools and vocational training courses from woodworking to manufacturing, GWTP proves that not every career needs a college degree.
This weekend, Trump’s DOJ released an additional 3 million pages of the #EpsteinFiles, many with disturbing evidence against the President and his friends. There are still another 3 million pages that have yet to be released.
February 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
This weekend, Trump’s DOJ released an additional 3 million pages of the #EpsteinFiles, many with disturbing evidence against the President and his friends. There are still another 3 million pages that have yet to be released.
During my time in Congress, I’ve been incredibly proud to bring home nearly $4.3 million in funding for the park district. Every kid in every neighborhood should have access to the low-cost camps, sports, and other programming in our field houses.
February 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM
During my time in Congress, I’ve been incredibly proud to bring home nearly $4.3 million in funding for the park district. Every kid in every neighborhood should have access to the low-cost camps, sports, and other programming in our field houses.
Instead of standing with the Iranian people in their pursuit of democracy and freedom, President Trump is again turning to threats of military force. More below.
February 2, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Instead of standing with the Iranian people in their pursuit of democracy and freedom, President Trump is again turning to threats of military force. More below.
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The real reason why the groundhog wanted six more weeks of winter is because he loves the heat lamps.
February 2, 2026 at 5:08 PM
The real reason why the groundhog wanted six more weeks of winter is because he loves the heat lamps.
The average Illinois family spent $1,781 more in 2025 compared to 2024, due to Trump's inflationary tariffs.
To bring #inflation down, Speaker Johnson & the Republican majority must end these reckless tariffs for good.
To bring #inflation down, Speaker Johnson & the Republican majority must end these reckless tariffs for good.
February 2, 2026 at 4:46 PM
The average Illinois family spent $1,781 more in 2025 compared to 2024, due to Trump's inflationary tariffs.
To bring #inflation down, Speaker Johnson & the Republican majority must end these reckless tariffs for good.
To bring #inflation down, Speaker Johnson & the Republican majority must end these reckless tariffs for good.
I want to congratulate @paul-lisnek.bsky.social on a great 18 years with WGN’s Political Report! While I’m sad to see the show go, I look forward to continuing to enjoying Paul’s commentary elsewhere on @wgntv.com in the future.
Thanks, Paul!
Thanks, Paul!
February 1, 2026 at 5:43 PM
I want to congratulate @paul-lisnek.bsky.social on a great 18 years with WGN’s Political Report! While I’m sad to see the show go, I look forward to continuing to enjoying Paul’s commentary elsewhere on @wgntv.com in the future.
Thanks, Paul!
Thanks, Paul!
After barely surviving Elon Musk's DOGE, the Social Security Administration is strapped and understaffed — all while 112,429 people in our district receive Social Security.
86 years ago today, the first check was issued. I'm fighting to make sure you get your benefits continuously and on time
86 years ago today, the first check was issued. I'm fighting to make sure you get your benefits continuously and on time
January 31, 2026 at 4:30 PM
After barely surviving Elon Musk's DOGE, the Social Security Administration is strapped and understaffed — all while 112,429 people in our district receive Social Security.
86 years ago today, the first check was issued. I'm fighting to make sure you get your benefits continuously and on time
86 years ago today, the first check was issued. I'm fighting to make sure you get your benefits continuously and on time
The #Epstein files released today included disturbing allegations of abusive and criminal actions taken by President Trump. These accounts are horrifying.
Content warning for the following.
Content warning for the following.
The Department of Justice just pulled this document of allegations against Donald Trump down off their website. Why? End the Coverup.
DOJ has since killed this link. This is what was there:
January 30, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The #Epstein files released today included disturbing allegations of abusive and criminal actions taken by President Trump. These accounts are horrifying.
Content warning for the following.
Content warning for the following.
I recently met with Chicago Women in Trades — a nonprofit that supports female laborers (like welders, carpenters, and insulators) in male-dominated fields. Women only make up 4.3% of America's construction workforce.
January 30, 2026 at 8:10 PM
I recently met with Chicago Women in Trades — a nonprofit that supports female laborers (like welders, carpenters, and insulators) in male-dominated fields. Women only make up 4.3% of America's construction workforce.
Comedy legend and actress Catherine O’Hara just passed. I always enjoyed her in Second City TV (and more recently, Schitt’s Creek!).
Rest in peace, Ms. O’Hara.
Rest in peace, Ms. O’Hara.
January 30, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Comedy legend and actress Catherine O’Hara just passed. I always enjoyed her in Second City TV (and more recently, Schitt’s Creek!).
Rest in peace, Ms. O’Hara.
Rest in peace, Ms. O’Hara.
I just heard that the Department of Justice has taken journalists @donlemonofficial.bsky.social and Georgia Fort into custody — for covering a protest in Minnesota.
January 30, 2026 at 5:25 PM
I just heard that the Department of Justice has taken journalists @donlemonofficial.bsky.social and Georgia Fort into custody — for covering a protest in Minnesota.
I am incredibly relieved that @repilhan.bsky.social was not injured and so impressed that she continued her town hall after the attack. Nonetheless, an attack like this could easily have ended in serious injury or even her death.
More below.
More below.
January 29, 2026 at 8:30 PM
I am incredibly relieved that @repilhan.bsky.social was not injured and so impressed that she continued her town hall after the attack. Nonetheless, an attack like this could easily have ended in serious injury or even her death.
More below.
More below.
I’m calling for dismantling #ICE. Here’s why.
Quigley Calls for Dismantling of ICE
Today, Chicago Congressman and former defense attorney Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on DHS’s killing of Alex Pretti and called for the dismantling of ICE in its current form:“...
quigley.house.gov
January 29, 2026 at 6:46 PM
I’m calling for dismantling #ICE. Here’s why.
Kim Jong Un would be impressed.
I'm cosponsoring @elfreth.house.gov’s bill to stop this nonsense and prohibit our National Parks from putting any living political figures on the National Parks pass.
I'm cosponsoring @elfreth.house.gov’s bill to stop this nonsense and prohibit our National Parks from putting any living political figures on the National Parks pass.
Want to cover Trump’s face on your national park pass? That’ll cost you.
Visitors to national parks who plan on covering President Donald Trump’s face on their 2026 entrance passes may face additional fees.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Kim Jong Un would be impressed.
I'm cosponsoring @elfreth.house.gov’s bill to stop this nonsense and prohibit our National Parks from putting any living political figures on the National Parks pass.
I'm cosponsoring @elfreth.house.gov’s bill to stop this nonsense and prohibit our National Parks from putting any living political figures on the National Parks pass.
The two federal agents who killed Alex Pretti were placed on administrative leave. This is a first step towards justice, but these agents must be held accountable.
More below.
More below.
January 28, 2026 at 9:19 PM
The two federal agents who killed Alex Pretti were placed on administrative leave. This is a first step towards justice, but these agents must be held accountable.
More below.
More below.
"The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became the truth." — George Orwell, 1984
Trump is following the autocrat playbook line by line, and we cannot ignore it. More below.
Trump is following the autocrat playbook line by line, and we cannot ignore it. More below.
Slavery exhibits at President's House in Philadelphia removed after Trump administration directive
Crews dismantled plaques telling the stories of the nine enslaved people who lived in the President's House and were owned by George Washington.
6abc.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM
"The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became the truth." — George Orwell, 1984
Trump is following the autocrat playbook line by line, and we cannot ignore it. More below.
Trump is following the autocrat playbook line by line, and we cannot ignore it. More below.
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor and mourn the millions of Jewish lives lost during the Holocaust at the hands of the evil Nazi regime. As we see antisemitism rise around the world, we must rededicate ourselves to the fight against it and stamp out bigotry wherever we find it. #NeverAgain
January 27, 2026 at 10:30 PM
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor and mourn the millions of Jewish lives lost during the Holocaust at the hands of the evil Nazi regime. As we see antisemitism rise around the world, we must rededicate ourselves to the fight against it and stamp out bigotry wherever we find it. #NeverAgain
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Secretary Noem must go.
From lying to the public to obstructing Congress, her incompetence is putting Americans at risk. She has escalated tensions and cheered on the ICE behavior that led to Alex Pretti's killing this past weekend.
We must #ImpeachNoem.
From lying to the public to obstructing Congress, her incompetence is putting Americans at risk. She has escalated tensions and cheered on the ICE behavior that led to Alex Pretti's killing this past weekend.
We must #ImpeachNoem.
January 27, 2026 at 8:15 PM
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Secretary Noem must go.
From lying to the public to obstructing Congress, her incompetence is putting Americans at risk. She has escalated tensions and cheered on the ICE behavior that led to Alex Pretti's killing this past weekend.
We must #ImpeachNoem.
From lying to the public to obstructing Congress, her incompetence is putting Americans at risk. She has escalated tensions and cheered on the ICE behavior that led to Alex Pretti's killing this past weekend.
We must #ImpeachNoem.