Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, Congressman Jerrold Nadler, Congressman John Conyers, Congressman Barney Frank, Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, Congressman Jared Polis, Congressman David N. Cicilline and other House Democrats filed an Amicus Brief in the case of Edith Schlain Windsor v. United States of… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, voiced his strong opposition to H.R. 997, a GOP Judiciary bill to prohibit usage of languages other than English in official government communications, including voter and ballot materials.  At a Constitution Subcommittee hearing on the legislation, Nadler noted that… Read more »

Says, “Law enforcement officials may not brand as enemies or agitators people who simply question their authority or speak out publicly against their actions.” Read more »

Today, Congressmembers Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), the Ranking Democrat on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Tom Petri (R-WI), John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), the Ranking Democrat of the Judiciary Committee, and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) reintroduced legislation that would ensure meaningful judicial determination of the state secrets privilege.  The bipartisan State Secret Protection Act… Read more »

Today, in response to another despicable act of anti-Semitic vandalism in Brooklyn, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) condemned the perpetrators and reiterated his commitment to work with law enforcement, elected officials, and community leaders to keep our neighborhoods safe. He issued the following statement: “I stand with the Borough Park community in condemning these ugly acts… Read more »

Today, in response to State Senator Tom Duane’s announcement that he will retire from public office, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) issued the following statement: “I am sad to hear of Tom Duane’s departure from public life.  Tom’s dedication to his work and his positive impact on New York cannot be overstated.  Locally, he has been a powerful and… Read more »

Today, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Barney Frank (D-MA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jared Polis (D-CO), David Cicilline (D-RI), and John Conyers (D-MI) – the lead sponsors of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) – applauded the 1st Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals’ decision in the case of Gill, et al. v.… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, denounced the newest effort by House Republicans to curtail women’s access to reproductive rights.  Speaking at a Constitution Subcommittee hearing on H.R. 3803, Nadler lamented the never-ending parade of bills attacking women and seeking to roll back hard-won… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, along with Congressman John Conyers (D-MI), the Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee, and Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA), the Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security, will introduce legislation to prevent the indefinite… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, expressed concerns that GOP Members are attempting to undermine the guiding principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  At a Constitution Subcommittee hearing on “The Department of Justice’s Guidance on Access to Pools and Spas Under the… Read more »