Congressman Hakeem Jeffries

Representing the 8th District of New York

In The News

Congressman Jeffries exposes the House Republican march toward impeachment on Fox News Sunday

Aug 3, 2014 In The News
Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace
This interview aired on August 3, 2014
Rep. Jeffries criticizes House GOP members' push to sue President Obama over his use of Executive Action.
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Congressional Issues

Washington Post: President Obama’s impeachment is a fantasy — for both parties

Jul 30, 2014 In The News
By: Karen Tumulty and Wesley Lowery
This article was published on July 29, 2014
Congressman Jeffries expressed discontent with rumors of President Obama's impeachment. “Where was the outrage when George Bush was engaging in his orgy of executive orders?” asked Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) “It’s just not clear to me where this is all coming from.”
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Congressional Issues

MSNBC: Jeffries: ’$7.25 per hour is inadequate’

Jul 30, 2014 In The News
Interview with Rev. Al Sharpton

This interview initially aired on July 30, 2014

Rev. Al Sharpton talks to Rep. Hakeem Jeffries about the push to raise the minimum wage and help raise many Americans out of poverty.

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Congressional Issues

NY Daily News: Disa-pier-ing dock decays with $3M in Sandy repair aid unspent

Jul 29, 2014 In The News
By: Marco Poggio
This article was published on July 28, 2014
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries explains why $3M in Sandy repair aid for Coney Island's pier remains unspent.The federal government earmarked $3 million in disaster relief funds for the pier's repair, according to Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, but officials have not been able to find a contractor to make all the necessary repairs for that price.
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Local Issues

NY1's Inside City Hall: Rep. Jeffries on Immigration, Gridlock in Washington & More

Jul 8, 2014 In The News
By: Errol Louis
This interview initially aired on July 7, 2014
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) joined Errol Louis on NY1's Inside City Hall to discuss the political gridlock in Washington, immigration reform and more.
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Congressional Issues

C-SPAN: Rep. Jeffries (D-NY) Calls Speaker Boehner’s Proposed Lawsuit Against Pres. Obama a “Political Gimmick”

Jun 27, 2014 In The News
By: C-SPAN
This interview initially aired on June 26, 2014
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) called Speaker Boehner’s proposed lawsuit against President Obama over his use of executive orders a “political gimmick,” drawing comparisons between the Bush and Obama Administrations’ use of executive authority.
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Congressional Issues

MSNBC: Rep. Jeffries Discusses Unaccompanied Minors At The Border

Jun 25, 2014 In The News
This interview initially aired on June 24, 2014

On MSNBC's "Ronan Farrow Daily," Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) discusses Congressional response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis at the southern U.S. border and his legislation, the Vulnerable Immigrant Voice Act of 2014 (VIVA) which would provide legal counsel for unaccompanied minors and disabled individuals in detention proceedings.

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Congressional Issues

MSNBC'S All In with Chris Hayes: Rep. Jeffries on The Border Crisis and VIVA

Jun 25, 2014 In The News
This interview initially aired on June 24, 2014

On MSNBC's "All In with Chris Hayes," Rep Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) discussed the flood of unaccompanied minors at the border and his bill, the Vulnerable Immigrant Voice Act of 2014. The legislation would provide counsel for unaccompanied minors and mentally disabled individuals in detention proceedings.

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Congressional Issues

Los Angeles Times: Lawmakers seek legal aid for youths caught crossing Southwest border

Jun 24, 2014 In The News
By: Richard Simon
This article was originally published on June 23, 2014:
The Vulnerable Immigrant Voice Act comes as congressional committees prepare to hold hearings Tuesday and Wednesday on the crush of new arrivals from Central America. The measure is similar to a provision of a broad immigration bill that was approved by the Senate last year but has languished in the Republican-controlled House.
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Congressional Issues

NY1: Lawmakers Introduce Vulnerable Immigrant Voice Act

Jun 24, 2014 In The News
By: Erica Butler
This article was originally published on June 23, 2014
“It is virtually impossible to vindicate their rights under current law in the absence of counsel," said Jeffries. As it currently stands, unaccompanied minors can seek political asylum. Some children are also eligible for special immigrant juvenile status.
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Congressional Issues

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