Mr. Speaker, it is a stain on our national honor that the citizens of our Capital City are disenfranchised without any votes in Congress. We presume to lecture other nations on the importance of democracy; but today we are being put to our own test, and we must not fail.
Now, speakers on the other side say that this bill is unconstitutional. They say, and they point out correctly,… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08), Chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, along with Senator Barbara Boxer (CA) today reintroduced the "Freedom of Choice Act." The legislation would for the first time, codify the rights guaranteed under the Constitution by Roe v. Wade. His statement on the introduction of the legislation… Read more »
Mr. Speaker, 4 years ago, the United States invaded Iraq, ostensibly to eliminate weapons of mass destruction. When no such weapons were found, instead of declaring victory and bringing the troops home, the administration in its arrogance decided to dismantle the major institutions of Iraqi society and settle into a long-term occupation in order to remake Iraq in our own image.
The… Read more »
Mr. Speaker, 4 years ago, the United States invaded Iraq, ostensibly to eliminate weapons of mass destruction. When no such weapons were found, instead of declaring victory and bringing the troops home, the administration in its arrogance decided to dismantle the major institutions of Iraqi society and settle into a long-term occupation in order to remake Iraq in our own image.
The… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, today issued a response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Gonzales v. Carhart:
“The Supreme Court has shown its anti-choice stripes. It is clear that Congress needs to act in order to affirm this nation’s commitment to a… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, today chaired a hearing of the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security to examine H.R.1592, the “The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007.”
“Hate crimes attack more than just the individual victim:… Read more »
Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an extraordinary group of young adults--The Equality Riders--who have dedicated 2 months of their lives, traveling thousands of miles, visiting 32 colleges and universities around the country and talking to countless students, faculty members and staff in pursuit of social justice.
The spirit of The Equality Ride was born out of… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08) today applauded an announcement that the Social Security Administration and its partners at the State Department have scheduled a June meeting with Russian officials in Moscow to discuss the creation of a bilateral pension agreement between the two nations.
Currently, none of the 15 republics of the former Soviet Union (FSU) reliably pay pensions to… Read more »
Today, US Congressman Jerrold Nadler, Chair of the House Judiciary's Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, hailed Committee passage of H.R. 1281, known as the Voter Intimidation and Deceptive Practices Prevention Act. The legislation addresses the problem of deceptive campaign communications in federal elections. The bill seeks specifically to protect… Read more »
Mr. Speaker, I have opposed the Iraq war since before it started. I voted against the original authorization for the use of force in Iraq in October, 2002, and have been a vocal critic of the war ever since. I believe this war is a mistake. It has resulted in a tragic loss of life, a waste of resources, and a diversion from the real war against Islamic terrorists now being fought mostly… Read more »