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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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Proudly serving Maryland's beautiful Eighth Congressional District and leading House Judiciary Committee Democrats in Congress.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 8h
My heart breaks for this precious child, her family, teachers and friends and everyone grieving her loss. My family and I are sending love, condolences and sympathy to all touched by this catastrophe.

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Child Hit By Montgomery Co School Bus Dies
An 11-year-old girl riding a bicycle was fatally struck by a Montgomery County Public School bus Thursday afternoon, police said.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 19h
In a democracy based on freedom and the rule of law, we don’t jail public officials—or anyone—because of policy disagreements. We need everyone to repudiate this nonsense because a president cannot act as a prosecutor, judge, jury and dictator.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 1d
Democrats are fighting back against Trump and MAGA’s authoritarian book bans. Today, Senator Brian Schatz and I are introducing a resolution to protect the right to read at schools, libraries and universities across the country.
Raskin and Schatz Defend the American Freedom to Read and Call to End Nearly 23,000 MAGA Book Bans in the Nation’s Schools
Raskin and Schatz Defend the American Freedom to Read and Call to End Nearly 23,000 MAGA Book Bans in the Nation’s Schools
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 2d
A leaked memo shows Trump is trying to deny furloughed federal employees the backpay they are legally entitled to after the government shutdown ends. This won’t be allowed to stand. And it’s because of a law he signed!
Furloughed workers not guaranteed back pay after shutdown, OMB claims
Federal workers may not be entitled to back pay after the government shutdown ends, the Trump administration’s budget office wrote in a new draft memo obtained by The Washington Post, ratcheting up te...
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House Judiciary Dems @democrats-judiciary.house.gov · 2d
Why won’t Speaker Johnson allow Bondi to testify in the House Judiciary Committee?

The American people deserve transparency, and we should not be covering up disgraceful and dangerous crimes.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 2d
Hamas’ horrific terror attacks on Israelis on Oct. 7 brought shame to humanity. Each day of the two years of war has brought shocking suffering to civilians in Gaza & isolation to Israelis. It’s time to bring the hostages home, end this savage war & surge aid to Gaza.
Raskin Statement on the Second Anniversary of October 7 Terrorist Attacks
Washington, D.C. - Two years after Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement:
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 3d
Trump and Johnson are prepared to double our health care premiums and keep the government closed just to keep MAGA corruption and their war on the working middle class going. Democrats say no way. Cancel the cuts, expand health care and restore government to the people.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 5d
It’s day four of MAGA’s outrageous government shutdown. Now, Speaker Johnson gave House Republicans another paid week away from work.

I’m going live on Instagram at 7 PM ET with my friend and Ranking Democrat on the Rules Committee @repmcgovern.bsky.social to talk about this lawlessness.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 6d
This week’s Local Hero is Ruth Masterson, the celebrated outgoing Executive Director of Meals on Wheels in Silver Spring/Takoma Park. Ruth is a creative and devoted not-for-profit leader who stands strong for the well-being of our people.
Local Hero Video Series: Week 277 Feat. Ruth Masterson
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House Judiciary Dems @democrats-judiciary.house.gov · 7d
Ranking Member Raskin on Trump's halt to refugee admissions: "The land of the free is now admitting refugees based on the whimsical political favor of the president, as opposed to the severity of their personal circumstances."

Read RM Raskin’s new op-ed:
Opinion | America must learn from its own history — and do better for refugees
Our decades-old program for the admission and resettlement of refugees to America has ground to a halt under President Donald Trump.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 6d
This was posted by the President of the United States—a job once held by Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and FDR.

Meantime, has the price of groceries or housing gone down for your family? How’s your kid’s job search going in the Trump economy?
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 6d
What a pathetic lie, JD. Nobody’s arguing for benefits for people who are undocumented.

But now that we’ve cleared that up, are you saying you WILL support continued ACA health care tax credits for millions of U.S. CITIZENS?

That’s what we’re fighting for!
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 7d
The Trump Admin is using government websites and the emails of civil servants to promote blatantly partisan propaganda about the government shutdown.

This is an intolerable abuse of power and a form of bureaucratic identity theft from federal workers.
Raskin Statement on Trump Administration’s Politicization of Federal Civil Service; Possible Violations of the Hatch Act
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement:
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 8d
To all observing Yom Kippur, I wish you an easy fast and a meaningful holiday during these tough times. G’mar Chatimah Tovah.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 8d
Team Maryland believes government must be an instrument for the health and common good of the people even if MAGA uses it as an instrument for self-enrichment.

Democrats are fighting to get government back open and secure the health care benefits and rights of all the people.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 9d
MAGA’s government shutdown was totally avoidable, and I will keep fighting hard to get government back open. In the meantime, my team and I have put together a dedicated resource page to help your family navigate this rocky time.
Navigating A Government Shutdown: One-Stop Resource Page
As of 12:01 AM on October 1, Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have shut down the government.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 9d
MAGA Republicans just shut the government down rather than reverse their savage cuts to the health care of our people.

Cut out the stupid racist videos & let’s pass federal funding which keeps the people healthy & our government going. My full statement:
Raskin Statement on MAGA’s Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement:
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 10d
When Trump refused to send the National Guard on Jan 6, 2021 to stop rioters who stormed the Capitol, wounded 140 officers, and tried to block the transfer of power, he set his standard.

Anything LESS than those bloody insurrectionary riots won’t trigger Guard deployment. Right?
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 11d
So happy to join artists, dancers, students, musicians and community leaders for a glorious celebration at the Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival in the heart of the 8th!
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 13d
PRESIDENT TRUMP, IF YOU HAVE TIME TO MEET WITH PUTIN IN ALASKA, YOU HAVE TIME TO MEET WITH DEMOCRATIC LEADERS IN WASHINGTON. COME TO THE TABLE & NEGOTIATE! SHOW YOUR SKILLS & FIGURE OUT HOW TO PROTECT AMERICANS’ HEALTHCARE & KEEP GOVERNMENT OPEN. THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION, SIR!
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 13d
This week's MD-08 Local Hero is the formidable Dr. Eric Green, former Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute at NIH. For more than three decades, before being sacked by DOGE, Dr. Green led critical genomic medical research for the American people.
Local Hero Video Series: Week 276 Feat. Dr. Eric Green
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 14d
Trump's ordered indictment of former FBI Director James Comey is a baseless act of personal vengeance and one more savage assault on justice in America.
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House Judiciary Dems @democrats-judiciary.house.gov · 14d
NEWS: RM Jamie Raskin’s statement on Trump’s DOJ filing criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey:
RELEASE: Ranking Member Raskin’s Statement on Trump’s DOJ Filing Criminal Charges Against Former FBI Director James Comey
Washington, D.C. (September 25, 2025)—Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, issued the following statement in response to reports that the Trump Administration has obtained an indictment against former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey. This move comes after Trump forced the resignation of Erik Siebert, the Republican, Trump-appointed former Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, who concluded there was no basis to bring criminal charges against Mr. Comey:
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 14d
Trump is now using the livelihoods of our federal workers as coercive leverage while refusing to negotiate to keep the government open. Democrats will stand strong for the health care of the people and the rights of federal workers.

My full statement:
Raskin Statement on Trump Administration's Threat to Continue Mass Firings of Federal Workers During Potential Republican Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s threat to continue mass firings of federal workers during a potential Republican government shutdown:
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 16d
Attorney General Bondi and Director Patel: We’re told you have video of Trump official Tom Homan accepting $50,000 in cash bribes stuffed into a CAVA bag in exchange for corruptly steering government contracts.

America smells a rat. Release the tapes now!
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 17d
During Rosh Hashanah, we reflect on the blessings of our year and its sorrows and challenges. To my fellow Jewish Americans observing in MD-08 and across America: Shanah Tovah! May your 5786 be filled with sweetness and justice.
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