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Dick Durbin's Public Statements on Issue: Religion

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03/08/2024 Durbin Defends Adeel Mangi Amid Baseless, Islamophobic Attacks by Senate Republicans
03/04/2024 Ranking Member Scott Statement on New Biden Actions to Combat Taxpayer-Funded Religious Discrimination, Protect Civil Rights
09/20/2022 Risch, Rubio, Colleagues Applaud House Passage of Bill to Reauthorize USCIRF
04/17/2022 Tweet - "Wishing a happy Easter to all those celebrating in Illinois and around the world. I hope we are all able to connect with family, friends, and loved ones over this holiday weekend."
03/22/2022 Risch Joins Rubio, Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Reauthorize the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
01/27/2022 Tweet: On #HolocaustRemembranceDay we remember the 6 million Jews and many others murdered in the Holocaust. With hatred and antisemitism on the rise globally, we must remind ourselves to always stand up and speak out when others are suffering.
12/28/2021 Tweet - "Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He led a remarkable life and should serve as an inspiration to us all. May he rest in peace."
11/17/2021 Durbin Questions District Court Nominees In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
10/27/2021 Tweet - "Today marks three years since the anti-Semitic terrorist attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims' loved ones as they mourn the lives that were lost. May their memory be a blessing."
05/27/2021 Never Again: Padilla, Coons Introduce Two Bills to Prevent Future Muslim Bans
04/29/2021 Boozman, Wyden, Rubio and Durbin Introduce Resolution Condemning Repression of Iranian Baha'i
04/28/2021 Wyden, Rubio, Durbin and Boozman Introduce Resolution Condemning Repression of Iranian Baha'i
03/17/2021 Letter to Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Coons, Rubio Lead Senators in Urging Blinken to Protect Uyghurs and Other Minorities in Xinjiang
01/20/2021 Tweet - "The Muslim travel ban was xenophobic & did not to make our country safer. Four long years of this discriminatory policy hurt countless families and damaged the standing of the United States around the world. Thank you @POTUS for immediately ending this bigoted ban."
11/17/2020 Tweet - "Facebook has revolutionized the way we communicate--but it has also been used to dehumanize & stoke violence against the Muslim community. Joining @ChrisCoons to call on Facebook to take immediate action to combat bigotry on its platform."
11/16/2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Inc. - Durbin, Colleagues Press Facebook To Take Immediate Action To Combat Anti-Muslim Bigotry On Its Platform
11/14/2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy #Diwali to everyone celebrating today! May your day be full of happiness, peace, and light."
10/26/2020 Tweet - "Congratulations to Chicago native and former Belleville Bishop Wilton Gregory on his being chosen as a new Cardinal in the Catholic Church. The Pope made an excellent choice."
10/22/2020 Tweet - "Sinking to a new low, Secretary of State Pompeo's bewildering attempt to label renowned human rights & humanitarian orgs as anti-Semitic reeks of desperation. This petty move only further undermines America's global leadership & prestige. It should go no further."
09/27/2020 Tweet - "To all those observing Yom Kippur in Illinois and across the world--I wish you an easy fast and a blessed day."
09/18/2020 Tweet - "Shana Tova to all celebrating the start of Rosh Hashanah in Illinois this evening. Wishing a new year of health and happiness. #RoshHashanah2020"
07/16/2020 Durbin Discusses International Response To COVID-19 With Catholic Relief Services
07/16/2020 Tweet - "The public health pandemic has emphasized the importance of US involvement in global affairs, especially the effort to develop a #COVID19 treatment. Great to speak with @CatholicRelief about their work here & abroad to offer communities health & educational assistance."
06/19/2020 Tweet - "Thank you to Pastor Chris Harris for organizing today's Juneteenth "Faith Community-Led Peaceful Demonstration" March in Grant Park. Proud to mark this historic day with my friends of all backgrounds."
06/17/2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Support For Nonprofits With Cardinal Cupich And Catholic Charities
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