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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
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Proudly serving the people of New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. Proud #BlackWoman. Member @USProgressives Co-Chair @CBWGCaucus. She/her.
- What we’re seeing right now at ICE facilities across the nation is a stain on our country. This shouldn’t even be a discussion.
00:00 - Trump in August 2024: “Starting on day one, we will end inflation and make America affordable again, to bring down the prices of all goods.” Trump in January 2026: He “defeated” inflation; America has “virtually no inflation.” Today:
00:39Q: Are you concerned about the latest inflation numbers that came out this morning? TRUMP: No, I love it. I love the inflation. You know why? Because as soon as this war is over -- do you know we've been taking out millions of barrels of oil? Nobody knows it. You know who - Replying to @RepBonnieAround 70,000 people are being held in detention, with roughly 70% of them not having a criminal conviction. Trump and his allies have shown their true desire — to make America the least welcoming place on earth for anyone who isn’t white.
- Last night, Republicans voted to give ICE and CBP $70 million over the next 3 years, their latest rubber stamp on the cruelty of the Trump administration. In the Appropriations Committee, I called them out — along with corporations like GEO Group who profit from this cruelty.
00:00 - Last year, Republicans ripped health care from millions and cut food assistance for kids, veterans, and seniors – all to give tax breaks to their billionaire donors. Last night, in the @AppropsDems Committee, I saw more of the same: Republicans rolling over for Trump while their
00:00 - On the anniversary of D-Day, we pay tribute to U.S. and Allied Forces who served during World War II and remember the service members whose bravery on the beaches and in the skies above Normandy and Nazi-occupied France changed the course of history.
- Truly sick. Why was this announced the day AFTER Mullin testified? Was he afraid what @RepLaMonica and @RepAnalilia may ask him?Exclusive: In a memo sent to ICE employees, acting director David Venturella said the agency is eliminating its requirement to report deaths that occur within 30 days of people being released from its custody. wapo.st/4o94uE0
- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman reposted
Coming up on The @DeanObeidallah Show: @jamesjsample Chief Counsel to Mayor Mamdani Ramzi Kassem @RepBonnie Columbia Law Professor Elora Mukherjee ☎️: 866-997-4748 🔊: SiriusXM.us/Dean
- The Constitution guarantees due process under the law. It is a fundamental right that protects the liberty of all - citizen and non-citizen alike. This right has come under attack by the Trump Administration. I thank Governor Sherrill for taking steps to protect New Jerseyans.NEWS: We are increasing funding for the Detention Deportation Defense Initiative by $12 million – for a total of $20.2 million. We are also launching a Rapid Legal Response Initiative to expand statewide legal capacity for emergency immigration defense and support immigrant
- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman reposted
I questioned DHS Secretary Mullin about Delaney Hall, and he refused to provide real answers or take accountability. I told him what I saw firsthand inside the facility and it was shocking. We cannot turn a blind eye to these conditions. It’s time to shut down Delaney Hall.
00:00 - June is Caribbean American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the vibrant cultures, traditions, and contributions of Caribbean Americans in the 12th District, from our Haitian American communities, to our Jamaican American neighbors, and our Dominican American friends.
