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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 56m

Donald Trump and Kristi Noem won’t let the American people see what is going on beyond this barricade at the Broadview ICE facility — even as ICE terrorizes our Illinois communities.

It’s absurd and it’s un-American. We demand transparency and accountability NOW.

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 5h

Donald Trump’s threats to jail Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson are what autocrats do — not American presidents.
In America, we uphold the rule of law. We don’t imprison our political opponents — we defend democracy. And I’ll keep fighting to make sure we always do.

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 5h

President Trump didn’t just shut down the government to score political points—he’s trying to shut down the truth.

As investigations close in on Epstein’s network, his allies are now blocking Congress from being sworn in.

They’re terrified of transparency.

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 6h

President Trump didn’t just shut down the government to score political points—he’s trying to shut down the truth.
As investigations close in on Epstein’s network, his allies are now blocking Congress from being sworn in. They’re terrified of transparency.
www.huffpost.com/entry/epstei...

Mike Johnson 'Doing Everything He Can' To Block Vote On Epstein Files

Can't vote on the Epstein files when there's no voting at all!

www.huffpost.com

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 1d

Secretary Noem is abusing her power, spreading baseless conspiracy theories to justify militarizing our streets.

She must answer for it under oath. That’s why I introduced legislation to stop any president from federalizing the National Guard without a governor’s consent.

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 2d

Unprecedented and un-American. Donald Trump is deploying Texas National Guard troops to Illinois over our Governor’s objections—an abuse of power that violates the rights of all Americans. We will not yield to tyranny.
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...

Trump to deploy Texas National Guard troops to Chicago, Pritzker says

President Donald Trump plans to deploy 400 members of the Texas National Guard to Illinois, Oregon and other states, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.

www.nbcchicago.com

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 5d

A militarized operation against Americans is happening in Chicago right now. Armored vehicles and masked agents targeting peaceful protesters have no place in a free society. Illinois is not a war zone and I will keep fighting to protect our communities. www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...

Broadview ICE facility protest draws hundreds, several arrested

Several protesters have been arrested or detained at a demonstration outside the ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, where they demanded transparency and accountability from federal officials.

www.cbsnews.com

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 10d

I’m heartbroken by the horrific attack at a church in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan. My prayers are with the victims, their families, and the entire community. No one should fear for their life in a place of worship—we must confront this epidemic of violence. www.npr.org/2025/09/28/n...

1 person dead and 9 injured in shooting at Michigan church, police say

Multiple people have been shot at a Mormon church in Michigan and the shooter is down, police said Sunday.

www.npr.org

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 11d

President Trump is refusing to negotiate to keep the government open and extend health care tax credits. If he won't come to the table, 30,000 in my district face skyrocketing premiums & 27,000 will lose coverage—a 60-year-old couple could pay $13,000 more. I'm fighting for a deal to save coverage.

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 12d

After the president demanded prosecutions of his political opponents, the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey raises grave questions about whether the Justice Department is being used for vengeance instead of justice. abcnews.go.com/amp/US/forme...

Former FBI Director James Comey indicted days after Trump demanded his DOJ move 'now' to prosecute enemies

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted just days after President Trump issued a public demand for the DOJ to act "now" to prosecute him, sources say.

abcnews.go.com

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 14d

Awful news out of Dallas this morning. My team and I are monitoring reports of the shooting at the Dallas ICE facility. We are praying for the victims and their families. Grateful to first responders for their swift action. We need clear answers about what happened. www.cnn.com/us/live-news...

Live updates: Dallas ICE facility shooting leaves multiple people injured | CNN

Multiple people at a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas have been shot, according to ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons. Follow here for the latest.

www.cnn.com

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 18d

Americans have a right to peacefully protest and speak out about government policy. At Broadview today, ICE answered with tear gas & pepper spray. I will not stop fighting for accountability. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/19/t...

At Broadview ICE facility, federal agents hurl tear gas and pepper spray at protesters blocking vans

Federal agents hurled tear gas and pepper spray into a crowd of about 100 protesters who attempted to block vans from entering and exiting a U.S. Immigration and Customs holding facility in Broadvi…

www.chicagotribune.com

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 19d

President Trump’s dismissal of violence faced by women is outrageous and insulting.

But given his past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, this attitude comes as no surprise.

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 19d

Dawn Hunt is a daughter of Chicago and a victim of a gross miscarriage of justice. She and other Americans should not languish in Chinese prisons and be unjustly detained by the CCP. I’ve been fighting to bring them home—and America will never abandon its own.
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

‘We want our Americans back’ — US prisoners loom over Trump-Xi summit

Supporters of two U.S. citizens jailed in China are pressing the White House to put their release on the agenda of the upcoming Trump-Xi summit.

www.politico.com

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 20d

The ICE raids in Elgin and Des Plaines are shameful and reckless.

U.S. citizens were cuffed, detained, and tased.

Families, small businesses, and our economy are paying the price for Trump’s political gimmicks.

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 20d

The Trump administration is using the levers of government to silence speech it doesn’t like. Pushing Jimmy Kimmel off the air under FCC pressure is censorship, plain and simple—and it’s a dangerous assault on the First Amendment. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/17/b...

ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air for Charlie Kirk Comments After F.C.C. Pressure

www.nytimes.com

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 21d

In Elgin today, a U.S. citizen was cuffed and dragged from his own home during the Trump Admin's reckless “Operation Midway Blitz.” These mass raids are terrorizing communities as just the latest example of a blatant disregard for civil rights and due process. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/16/e...

Elgin man who is a US citizen was briefly detained in latest Chicago-area immigration enforcement blitz

An Elgin man who was born in Texas said he was handcuffed and placed in a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol vehicle, as part of the latest Chicago-area ICE blitz.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 23d

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar. His legacy of service, bipartisanship & community will not be forgotten. Priya and I send our deepest condolences to his family.

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 25d

President Trump slashed renewable energy programs—leaving Illinois families with higher bills this summer. I’ll keep fighting for clean energy that lowers costs and strengthens our economy.

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 27d

The lives lost on September 11, 2001, in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Stoystown, PA, will never be forgotten. And we will always be grateful for the courage shown by the first responders who risked and sacrificed their own lives to save others.

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 28d

I’m horrified by the news that Charlie Kirk has been shot. My prayers are with him, his family, and all affected. Political violence is unacceptable in every form. If violence replaces dialogue, none of us are safe.

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 29d

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse deserve full transparency. We still don’t have most of the financial records, including over $1B in wire transfers, that could reveal the truth.

The Justice Dept. must release the Epstein files now, and I won't stop fighting to get them.

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 29d

This is disturbing, disgusting, and extremely troubling.

Trump didn’t just leave a salacious note in Epstein’s Birthday Book - he added a lewd drawing, then lied about it for years.

If he lied about this, what else is he hiding?

The full Epstein files must be released now.

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · Sep 8

Americans are paying the price for Trump’s failed tariff war.

Now GOP cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will hit families even harder.

It’s time to fight for an economy and policies that work for everyone.

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · Sep 6

President Trump’s military threats against Chicago are reckless and un-American.
Chicago won’t be bullied.

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