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Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), joined by Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) and Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, led 77 colleagues on a letter demanding the Department of Education and the Department of Justice to protect English Learners. The agencies recently rescinded 2015 federal guidance that clarified states’ obligations to English Learner students.
September 3, 2025, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson is calling on Governor Ron DeSantis to remove Joseph Ladapo as Florida’s Surgeon General, or for Joseph Ladapo to resign, following his decision to eliminate all vaccine mandates.
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson released the following statement:
On Wednesday, August 27, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) held a tele-town hall with multiple former Democratic Cabinet members and national leaders to discuss the contents of H.R. 1, ‘Big, Ugly Law,’ and its ramifications for Americans. The tele-town hall also highlighted the threats to American democracy that this White House presents.
Today, August 21, 2025, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued a statement regarding U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams’ order to shut down ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ within 60 Days:
“After so much pressure from me and my colleagues, FINALLY ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ IS CLOSING DOWN. IT’S ABOUT DAMN TIME! It was cruel, careless, and destructive from the start and should have never been built. I’m glad it’s closing, and we must never repeat the mistakes made at this facility anywhere else!”
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Today, July 18, 2025, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued a statement regarding the passage of the Rescission package, to which she voted ‘NO’:
Today, July 3, 2025, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued a statement regarding the passage of Senate Amendment to the H.R. 1, the ‘Big, Ugly Bill,’ to which she voted ‘NO’:
Today, June 27, 2025, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision on Birthright Citizenship:
“Every child born in the United States is an American citizen. PERIOD. We cannot become a nation that starts targeting newborns. The judicial fight to protect birthright citizenship is still ongoing, and we must protect this constitutional right.
Today, June 27, 2025, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson released the following statement on the termination of TPS for Haitians:
“Deporting Haitians back to Haiti is a kiss of death. How can the Department of Homeland Security say it’s safe to return to Haiti, while the State Department is still warning Americans not to travel there?
Today, June 25, 2025, Rep. Frederica Wilson led a resolution urging Members of Congress to visit ICE facilities as part of their oversight responsibilities.
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson released the following statement on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran:
“When Israel is strong, America is safe, and Israel has the right to defend themselves against any and all attacks. A nuclear Iran remains a grave threat to Israel, the United States, and the world. Iran has declared death to Israel and death to the United States, and they must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.