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Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the first-ever national strategy to combat antisemitism. The plan focuses on increasing awareness and understanding of antisemitism as well as broaden appreciation of Jewish American heritage; improve safety and security for Jewish communities; reverse the normalization of antisemitism and counter antisemitic discrimination; and build cross-community solidarity and collective action to counter hate. Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement in response to this comprehensive strategy:

Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement regarding the end of the COVID-19-era policy, Title 42:

"Since Title 42's establishment under the Trump administration, this policy has forcibly turned away countless asylum seekers in search of a better and safe life for their families. With Title 42's expiration, I am relieved to see the immediate end of its cruel policies on deportation and its unjust restrictions on vulnerable migrants like Haitian nationals seeking asylum.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) denounced House Passage of H.R. 734, the "Politics Over Participation Act" known as the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act." As a Member of the Equality Caucus, Congresswoman Wilson supports the Caucus' mission to promote equality for all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics.

Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to protect access to the abortion pill Mifepristone.

"Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court made the right decision in preserving women's access to the abortion medication Mifepristone.

"For the last 20 years, Mifepristone has proved safe and effective, and no amount of politically motivated attacks from extremist judges can change 20 years of scientific data.

Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) presented a $6.4 million check to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Inc. at the grand opening of the Dr. Frederica S. Wilson Club at Skyway Elementary School. The check includes funds for enhancements to the new club facility, the expasion of existing club programming for the NFL Club located in Gwen Cherry Park, and facility improvements to the Northwest Club.

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the indictment of Donald Trump:

"Donald Trump is a twice impeached former President who incited his followers to converge on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn an election and upend our Democracy.

"I am watching along with my constituents as the judicial process runs its course. After all he has put this country through, I trust that justice will prevail.

"No one is above the law, including a former United States President. He must be held accountable."

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Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) was joined by the City of West Park Mayor, Felicia Brunson, city officials, staff, and community members to present a $3 million check to the City of West Park for the construction of a cultural facility at McTyre Park. The funding awarded for the project are a part of the Community Project Funding earmarks in the FY 23 appropriations omnibus package passed during the 117^th Congress.