Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
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Proudly serving the Massachusetts 7th. @FSCDems & @OversightDems Member. She/Her.
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I won’t mince my words from what I saw at the ICE detention center at Dilley. Today in America, babies and toddlers are imprisoned. Men, women, & children treated like numbers and confined without easy access to basic needs. These are real people navigating profound trauma—and their basic human rights are violated daily. I leave today clear as ever that Congress must immediately close the Dilley prison, free the families, & abolish ICE.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley34,506 görüntüleme • 8 gün önce
For America's 250th, I read Frederick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” on the House floor—for the first time in history. His speech endures as a mirror & mandate for us all—to confront our inequities while fighting for an America as good as its promise.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley114,781 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
BREAKING: ICE killed a Minnesota woman in broad daylight & there must be accountability. But when I moved to subpoena all records & footage related to this murder, Republicans voted it down. They've never cared about law & order or keeping our communities safe. My heart is with the victim, her loved ones, & the Minnesota community.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley710,391 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
If you are outraged by the number of Black & low-income people that are incarcerated, the same for-profit system is driving the unlawful detainment & deportation of our immigrant neighbors. These are two sides of a very evil for-profit coin.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley16,182 görüntüleme • 5 gün önce
What is happening inside the Dilley ICE detention center is state-inflicted trauma. Babies & toddlers caged for weeks. Children developing suicidal ideation. Families being fed expired food & denied medical care. We must close Dilley immediately & free our children.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley21,226 görüntüleme • 7 gün önce
Today we filed contempt charges against Pam Bondi for refusing to testify about the Epstein files coverup. 45 mins later, the GOP announced her appearance date. We'll keep pushing for accountability. Whether you’re a politician, prince or president—a reckoning is on the way.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley261,964 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce
To be young, gifted, and Black is where it’s at. Congratulations to Harvard University's Black Graduated Class of 2026. Be righteous stewards of your gifts in today’s civil rights movement. We’ll make change with your righteous indignation and collective determination.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley24,347 görüntüleme • 9 gün önce
BREAKING: I'm reintroducing my bill with Ed Markey to end qualified immunity for federal officers—including ICE agents. This bill is for Renee Good, Keith Porter, & everyone in America to know that when ICE agents break the law & kill our neighbors, they'll be held accountable.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley492,102 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
I hear from constituents every day that housing is their first, second, & third priority. That’s why I’m proud to deliver $500K in federal funding to support Mattapan seniors' housing and their right to age with dignity. Everybody deserves a place to rest, dream, & call home.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley11,142 görüntüleme • 4 gün önce
Transgender people deserve the same chance to thrive and live fulfilling lives as everyone else. Shame on Republicans for trying to strip away healthcare from vulnerable children. And shame on anyone who votes to deny care to families trying to do right by their kids.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley469,683 görüntüleme • 7 ay önce
The Black unemployment rate is alarmingly high, and our entire economy suffers as a result. When Black workers lose, everyone loses. That's why I demanded Fed Chair Warsh uphold the Federal Reserve’s mandate of maximum employment for ALL workers, especially Black workers.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley42,385 görüntüleme • 22 gün önce
The House passed our extension of TPS for Haiti with a 224 vote victory of Democrats & Republicans alike. This has been a long-fought battle to defend our Haitian neighbors & our communities, and we're not letting up. The Senate must take action without delay.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley186,606 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce
Republicans’ “anti-DEI” bill is a disgrace. On one hand, it says that racism doesn't exist. On the other hand, it says there’s rampant “reverse racism." This is the unserious work of the Republican Party. P.S. they should keep MLK’s name out their mouth.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley867,155 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
Right now, more than 350,000 Haitians in the US face the threat of losing Temporary Protected Status. It is cruel, unlawful, & life-threatening. This week, we're forcing the House to vote on extending TPS for Haiti. This is good policy, good for families, & good for America.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley135,156 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce
BREAKING: After weeks of organizing, we have reached the majority necessary to force a vote to extend Haiti TPS. Thank you to our coalition and everyone fighting for this critical lifeline for the 350,000 Haitian nationals. Our neighbors are so deserving.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley150,063 görüntüleme • 4 ay önce
Today, we heard harrowing stories from survivors of Epstein's abuse. Epstein is dead, but the hurt & harm he caused is alive and well. We'll keep pushing for accountability, including a public Congressional hearing with survivors and the release of the full Epstein files.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley302,273 görüntüleme • 11 ay önce