chuy garcia

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When it comes to Latinos in politics, Chicago is the epicenter. In the photo: Jesús "Chuy" García. Source: WGN Radio.

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Mexicans to Congress!

"There is great urgency in Congress for a person who has lived the experience of being an immigrant…

December 18th, 2017

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Budget Committee Senators hold a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 13, 2021. They announced on Tuesday evening that they had reached agreement on an infrastructure package. Photo: Alex Padilla Twitter.

Citizenship in budget

July 14th, 2021

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Rep. Chuy García (D-IL) speaks at a “We Cant Wait Rally,” on the National Mall on June 24, 2021 in Washington, DC. The activists gathered to call upon the Biden administration and Congress to act on citizenship for all, climate justice, care and good jobs. Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Chuy's red line

July 7th, 2021

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AOC plus 35 lawmakers are urging the Biden administration to“End the carceral approach to immigration.” Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI | Credit: AFP via Getty Images

Ending Carceral Immigration

May 18th, 2021

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As drafted, H.R. 6 imposes bars that reinforce racial bias in the pathway to citizenship. Photo: CQ Roll Call via AP Images | Caroline Brehman

missed the mark?

March 19th, 2021

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Latinos have become Chicago’s second-largest ethnic group. Photo: Getty

A REVOLUTION IN CHICAGO?

August 15th, 2018