Press Releases
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
I am horrified by the heinous shootings that took place overnight in Minnesota and the murder of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. My prayers are with Melissa and Mark’s two children as well as with the additional victims who were injured, including Senator John Hoffman.
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
Pursuant to federal law, I expect to receive a high-level briefing on the unfolding situation in the Middle East from the administration expeditiously. However, in advance of that briefing, there are core principles that remain foundational in the Middle East theater, one of the toughest neighborhoods in the world.
Tonight, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss the Trump administration's unprecedented assault of Senator Alex Padilla:
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined colleagues on the House Steps and delivered the following remarks:
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back on the extremism being unleashed by House Republicans and the out-of-control Trump administration that is hurting American communities and our national security.
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
The American people have a constitutional right to peacefully assemble, express themselves and petition the government to redress policy grievances. It is a fundamental principle of our nation and House Democrats will continue to stand behind it. At the same time, anyone who has engaged in unlawful behavior relative to these protests should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law by the relevant state and local law enforcement authorities.
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back on the out-of-control extremism of the Trump administration and Rubber Stamp Republicans in the House of Representatives.
Washington, D.C. — On Friday, House Democrats’ Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force, remaining steadfast in their commitment to fighting against the Trump Administration’s illegal attacks on the constitutional principle of birthright citizenship, filed an amicus brief in the matter of Trump v. Casa, Inc., which is now before the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
The violent assault and arrest of California SEIU President David Huerta is unacceptable. Mr. Huerta should be released immediately and all charges dropped.
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
Today, I am pleased to recommend the appointment of Congressman Steve Cohen to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Pursuant to clause 11(a)(1) of rule X, as modified by the order of the House of June 6, 2025, Rep. Cohen will serve as the Judiciary Committee representative.