Sanders Backs Legislation to Guarantee Due Process for Border Refugees
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 – Sen. Bernie Sanders announced today that he will cosponsor Sen. Harry Reid’s legislation to guarantee legal protection for border refugees. The Fair Day in Court for Kids Act would mandate the attorney general appoint lawyers for unaccompanied children and others who are vulnerable, like victims of abuse or torture and those with disabilities. “Our immigration policies
Sanders, Grijalva Demand Accountability for Immigration Enforcement Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) today sent a joint letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson expressing concerns that the Department of Homeland Security has continued the failed immigration enforcement initiative – Secure Communities – “albeit with a new name.” The embattled Secure Communities program, which uses state and local
Sanders Supports Strengthened Sanctions on North Korea
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 – Sen. Bernie Sanders submitted the following statement in support of the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016 to the Congressional record today: “The totalitarian state of North Korea is becoming more belligerent by the day. In January, the country detonated its fourth nuclear bomb since 2006 – which the North Korean military claims was
Sanders’ Legislation Expanding Social Security Would Extend Solvency 40 Years, According to New Analysis
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 – Sen. Bernie Sanders’ legislation to strengthen and expand Social Security would extend the life of the program an additional 40 years, from 2034 to 2074, according to a new analysis by the agency in charge of determining the solvency of Social Security. The Social Security Expansion Act – introduced by Sanders last year – would subject
Sanders Places Hold on FDA Nominee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced today that he has placed a hold on Food and Drug Administration Commissioner nominee Dr. Robert Califf because of his close ties to the pharmaceutical industry and lack of commitment to lowering drug prices. Sanders joins with Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), who also placed a hold on Califf’s nomination. “I share
