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Senator Dick Durbin

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Senator Dick Durbin

@SenatorDurbin

Serving the people of Illinois. Democratic Whip and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee @JudiciaryDems.

Joined February 2011

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Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
Apr 23, 2025
The decision of whether to run for re-election has not been easy. I truly love the job of being a United States Senator. But in my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch. So, I am announcing today that I will not be seeking re-election at the end of my term.
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Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
Jun 18
I led my colleagues in a letter to EPA condemning its decision to reverse coal ash standards. Coal ash pollutants remain in the environment for years and are linked to cancer, disease, birth defects, and even death. EPA must do more to protect Americans from this toxin.
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Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
Jun 18
My thoughts are with the communities in Illinois that were touched by the severe storms yesterday, including Petersburg, Blue Mound, Effingham, and Charleston. My office stands ready to help with clean up and assistance in any way possible.
The Weather Channel
@weatherchannel
Jun 18
HAPPENING NOW: Severe storms tearing across the Midwest have left damage in Illinois as the system pushes east into Indiana. Storm tracker @CharlesPeekWX is live on the scene in Coles County, Illinois, where downed trees, structural damage, and power outages are being reported.
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Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
Jun 18
I will never forget standing in the blistering cold at the Old State Capitol building in Springfield watching Barack Obama announce his run for presidency. The hope and optimism that defined President Obama’s campaign continues to inspire millions of Americans today. Honored to
The Obama Foundation
@ObamaFoundation
Jun 18
Tune in today! It’s time to open the Obama Presidential Center! The Grand Opening Ceremony starts at 11 a.m. CT. Tune in to the global livestream and be a part of history from wherever you are x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
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The Obama Foundation
@ObamaFoundation
Grand Opening Ceremony at the Obama Presidential Center
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Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
Jun 18
Russia’s war in Ukraine has now lasted longer than WWI. Instead of appeasing Russia by sending an official U.S. delegation to Putin’s sanction evasion conference, Trump should back our Ukrainian allies in their fight for freedom.
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Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
Jun 17
The Trump Administration’s attacks on free speech are an affront to the Constitution. Proud to join @SenPeterWelch & @ChrisVanHollen to fight for this bedrock right of our country.
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Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
Jun 17
The Trump Administration has sued, intimidated, and silenced individuals whose speech they disagree with. I’m with @SenPeterWelch & @knightcolumbia to call out this outrageous violation of our Constitution.
Senator Peter Welch
@SenPeterWelch
Jun 17
I’m hosting a press conference with the Knight Institute and Mohsen Mahdawi about the Trump Administration’s attacks on free speech and the First Amendment. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
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Senator Peter Welch
@SenPeterWelch
Live from the Senate Swamp
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Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
Jun 17
The rising cost of building homes has spurred an affordability crisis that has priced millions of Americans out of home ownership. Today, I spoke with the Illinois Realtors about how we can push federal legislation that would address America’s housing crisis.
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Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
Jun 17
I am on the Senate floor to provide updates on Russia’s war against Ukraine and the affordability crisis.
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Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
Sen. Durbin on Ukraine & Affordability
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Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
Jun 16
If the U.S. and Iran have arrived at a ceasefire, then why did Senate Republicans just block a bill that would require the President to secure congressional approval for further military action against Iran? This war has cost us enough already, and Congress must ensure it asserts
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Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
Jun 16
FISA Section 702 has been abused for far too long. While President Trump wants its reauthorization tied to his voter suppression efforts, I am on the Senate floor to demand that FISA’s renewal come with reforms to protect Americans’ privacy instead.
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Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
Sen. Durbin on Government Surveillance Law
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Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
Jun 15
On DACA’s 14th anniversary, I am joining my colleagues on the Senate floor to urge Congress to pass the Dream Act and provide permanent protections for Dreamers.
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Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
Sen. Durbin Leads Senate Democrats in Honoring DACA’s 14th Anniversary
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Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
Jun 15
DACA was always meant to be a temporary fix as Congress created a permanent path to citizenship for Dreamers. End the uncertainty. Pass the Dream Act and make their protections permanent.
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