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Congressman Chuy Garcia addresses immigration raids and billionaire influence

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Congressman Jesús G. "Chuy" García | Official U.S. House headshot

Congressman Jesús G. "Chuy" García | Official U.S. House headshot

Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García, representing Illinois’ 4th district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared his views on various issues through a series of tweets. García has been serving in Congress since 2019 after succeeding Luis Gutiérrez and has a history of public service including terms in the Illinois Senate and Cook County Board of Commissioners.

On February 13, 2025, Congressman García announced his intention to reintroduce the Protecting Sensitive Location’s Act. He emphasized that “No one should live in fear that an immigration raid could shatter their lives in the very spaces meant to protect them.

In a subsequent tweet dated February 14, 2025, García criticized certain political figures and billionaires for their perceived influence over democracy. He stated: "Republicans and Trump may turn a blind eye to Musk’s actions, but I refuse to stay silent. Billionaires like him may think they can buy our democracy, but we the people, will fight back!"

Additionally, on February 14, 2025, Congressman García extended personal wishes on social media by posting "Happy Valentine's Day to mi compañera de todas las batallas! " expressing affection towards his partner.

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