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Civil Rights & Justice

Civil Rights & Justice

Protecting the civil rights of all Americans and keeping our families and communities safe is one of the most important responsibilities of government. We must continue the progress we have made in securing equality for all Americans, providing our law enforcement officers with the tools they need to keep Americans safe, and protecting civil liberties in all of our diverse communities.

In Congress, I have been a champion of legislation that guarantees equal rights to all Americans, including the LGBT community. I am a strong proponent of sensible gun violence prevention legislation to keep our families and communities safe. And, as a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I have worked to provide police officers with the funding they need to do their jobs.

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McCollum Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Trump Travel Ban
June 26, 2018
Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-MN) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision to uphold the Trump travel ban:

Issues:Civil Rights & JusticeForeign AffairsHomeland Security & Immigration
McCollum Opposes Family Separation at the U.S.-Mexico Border
June 19, 2018
Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor opposing the Trump Administration's harmful policy of separating families at the U.S.-Mexico border:

Issues:Civil Rights & JusticeForeign AffairsHomeland Security & ImmigrationWomen
MCCOLLUM STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S OUTRAGEOUS FAMILY SEPARATION POLICY
June 15, 2018
Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-MN) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's outrageous policy of separating families at the U.S. border with Mexico:

Issues:Civil Rights & JusticeHomeland Security & ImmigrationWomen
McCollum Statement on President Trump’s Latest Abuse of Power
April 10, 2018
Press Release
"The President’s fear of criminal exposure is no excuse for Mr. Trump’s rhetoric labeling the criminal investigation of his attorney as an ‘attack on our country.’ That sort of rhetoric from the Commander-in-Chief in front of our military leadership is yet another abuse of power."
Issues:Civil Rights & JusticeDefense & National Security
McCollum Statement on Vice President Mike Pence’s Minnesota Speech
March 28, 2018
Press Release
“The sunny vision of the Trump administration that Vice President Mike Pence told Minnesotans today is completely at odds with the stormy reality."
Issues:Appropriations & BudgetCivil Rights & JusticeEconomy & JobsEnvironment & EnergyHealth Care
McCollum Requests House Investigation of Trump Hush Payment to Daniels, Possible Campaign Finance Violations
March 26, 2018
Press Release
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) today formally requested that the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee open an investigation into hush money paid by an attorney for then-presidential candidate Donald Trump to adult film actress Stephanie Clifford, known professionally as Stormy Daniels, to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election.
Issues:Civil Rights & Justice
Omnibus Gives Tribal Nations Access to the Crime Victims Fund
March 22, 2018
Press Release
The bipartisan fiscal year 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act, which the U.S. House passed today, includes a provision that for the first time provides direct access for tribal governments to the Crime Victims Fund (CVF).
Issues:Appropriations & BudgetCivil Rights & JusticeNative Americans
McCollum Statement on Passage of FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
McCollum Floor Remarks Supporting FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act
March 22, 2018
Press Release
"By investing in critical priorities like education, election integrity, housing, infrastructure, public safety, opioid abuse prevention and treatment, and veterans’ health care, this legislation keeps Minnesota and our entire country safe, strong, and moving forward."
Issues:Agriculture & NutritionAppropriations & BudgetArts & HumanitiesCivil Rights & JusticeDefense & National SecurityEconomy & JobsEducationEnvironment & EnergyForeign AffairsHealth CareHomeland Security & ImmigrationHuman ServicesLaborNative AmericansSeniorsTransportation & InfrastructureVeteransWomen
McCollum Remarks at Public Testimony on Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriations
March 9, 2018
Press Release
"Making smart investments in our families, communities, and security will pay far bigger returns than making dumb cuts that result in pain, divestment, and lost opportunities. Together, we can make critical investments that help every Minnesotan and American contribute and succeed."
Issues:Agriculture & NutritionAppropriations & BudgetCivil Rights & JusticeDefense & National SecurityEconomy & JobsEducationEnvironment & EnergyHealth CareHomeland Security & ImmigrationHuman ServicesSeniorsTransportation & Infrastructure