Washington, July 1 -- Congresswomen Delia C. Ramirez issued the following press release:

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced a resolution (https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1409/text?s=4&r=1) to reaffirm Congress' role in upholding the principles of equality, dignity, and justice for all, including immigrant communities.

As the Trump administration has targeted the immigrant community through mass detentions and deportations, the resolution commits Congress to pursuing policies that safeguard immigrants' rights, broaden economic opportunity, and build humane, equitable pathways to full inclusion.

"The 250th an...