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August 4, 2025

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Ana Cabrera Reports and CNN's The Situation Room where he criticized Republicans' gerrymandered Texas congressional map designed to rig the midterm elections and highlighted Democrats' commitment to pushing back against the extremism being unleashed by Donald Trump and Republicans across the country.

 


August 4, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) sent the following letter to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) aski


August 3, 2025
Democrats in the Texas state legislature have righteously refused to vote on a gerrymandered congressional map that is designed to rig the midterm elections for House Republicans. The courage, conviction and character Texas Democrats are displaying is the embodiment of good trouble as we collectively push back against the extremism Donald Trump has unleashed on the American people. We have their backs.

August 1, 2025

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:


July 31, 2025

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congressman Danny Davis announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:


July 30, 2025

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

Over the last several months, the Trump administration has repeatedly and unlawfully blocked Members of Congress from carrying out oversight of potential abuses in our immigration detention system. Today, Democratic Members of Congress are fighting back with a first-of-its-kind lawsuit asserting our constitutional responsibility to serve as a check-and-balance on the executive branch and its weaponization of immigration enforcement.


July 29, 2025

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

I am heartbroken by the tragic murder of security officer Aland Etienne, a constituent who lived in Canarsie, in connection with the mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan. 


July 29, 2025

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

I join millions of New Yorkers in mourning the horrific murder of New York Police Department officer Didarul Islam in yesterday’s tragic, senseless mass shooting. 

Officer Islam is a hero and we owe him an eternal debt of gratitude for his courage and service. He immigrated from Bangladesh, choosing to make New York his home, raise his family here and protect and serve the City in uniform. 


July 28, 2025

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

The murder of a brave New York City police officer and several innocent civilians is tragic and horrifying. We mourn their loss and stand with their families during this time of need. Our prayers and gratitude are also with those heroic law enforcement officers and first responders who put their lives on the line and selflessly rushed to the scene to save others.


July 25, 2025
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: