Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and the Department of Homeland Security are completely and totally out of control. Today, lawless and masked thugs masquerading as law enforcement officers brutally killed another American citizen on the streets of Minneapolis without justification. The coldblooded slaying of VA nurse Alex Jeffrey […]

Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Maryland Governor Wes Moore spoke to press about their commitment to making life better for hardworking Americans taxpayers and ensuring that the upcoming midterm elections are conducted fairly across the country. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good afternoon, everyone. It was an honor and a privilege to meet with the Governor […]

Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Yvette D. Clarke at a press conference to introduce her Haitian Women and Girls Peace and Security Resolution and press the Trump administration for an extension of TPS for Haitian Americans.  LEADER JEFFRIES: As Members of the New York delegation, as Members of […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that while Republicans are focused on issues that distract from the affordability crisis they have created, Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living in America. LEADER JEFFRIES: One year into Donald Trump’s presidency, the verdict is clear: Donald Trump […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: Donald Trump promised the American people that his deportation policy would focus on violent felons who are in the country illegally. Instead, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has aggressively targeted American citizens and law-abiding immigrant families.  […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am appalled that the Jewish community in Brooklyn is once again the target of antisemitic vandalism. It is an affront to the values that New York stands for and has no place in our City. We can never allow Nazi symbols and the horrific and […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s Morning Joe, where he made clear that, one year into Donald Trump’s term, House Democrats will continue to hold the Trump administration accountable for the corruption and extremism they are unleashing on American communities and their failure to fulfill the promise of lowering the high […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at celebrations of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Brooklyn and Harlem where he emphasized how House Democrats will continue to keep Dr. King’s work alive in the face of attacks from extremists. Zion Baptist Church’s MLK Day Celebration:LEADER JEFFRIES: Dr. King, […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend and beloved community leader, Reverend Clinton Miller. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the Miller family and the congregation of the historic Brown Memorial Baptist Church. We mourn with you during this incredibly […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s The Briefing, where he made clear that Democrats will continue to hold ICE, DHS and the Trump administration accountable for the extremism that they are unleashing on American communities. JEN PSAKI: Joining me now is House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Mike Johnson—I can’t, that clip. […]