Immigration
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Veasey (TX-33), Congresswoman Crockett (TX-30), Congresswoman Johnson (TX-32), Congresswoman Fletcher (TX-07), Congresswoman Escobar (TX-16), Congressman Doggett (TX-37), Congressman Casar (TX-35), Congressman Gonzalez (TX-34), Congresswoman Garcia (TX-29), and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on the shooting at an ICE processing facility in Dallas, TX:
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Veasey (TX-33), releases the following statement on the horrific shooting that has left two dead at a Dallas ICE processing center:
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Veasey has released the following statement regarding the detention of Omar Salazar at Bluebonnet Detention Center:
“My office has been in contact with Dallas community leaders regarding Omar Salazar’s detention by ICE following a stop by the Lubbock Police Department. We are working with his legal team and ICE to assist however we can. My team and I will continue to actively monitor the situation and provide support to ensure that ICE follows proper law and procedure in a humane and just manner.”
Washington, D.C. – In light of recent troubling reports of inhumane conditions at ICE —including withholding food, water, and medicine, Congressmembers Marc Veasey (TX-33), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), and Julie Johnson (TX-32) are demanding answers and accountability from Secretary Noem and ICE.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Veasey released the following statement in response to Governor Abbott’s decision to call a special session on redistricting on the order of Trump:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to Gov. Abbott's decision to preemptively deploy the National Guard to planned "No King" protests in Texas this weekend, Congressman Veasey has released the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Veasey released the following statement following Trump’s Presidential Address on March 4, 2025:
“The few moments of coherent speech by Trump at the Presidential Address was proof that he doesn't give a shit about you or your family” said Congressman Veasey. Don't be fooled, by the made-up numbers or the empty promises, this is an all-out attack on working Americans. It's an attack on American jobs. It's an attack on your health care. It's an attack on social security. Trump stands for Taxes, Tariffs, and Terminations."
Washington, D.C. – “Like I said, bullshit.” -Congressman Veasey
Constituents are encouraged to check any accounts normally used for Federal funds, grants, and/or programs in light of the Trump administration’s recent unconstitutional Executive Order freezing funds and grants.
Our offices are actively monitoring the situation and working to get further clarification from the relevant authorities on the matter.
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, Vice Chair of the New Democrat Coalition and Representative for Texas’ 33rd Congressional District, has released the following statement after news that President Trump had unconstitutionally frozen federal grants and funds: