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Read the article here. The Democratic Women's Caucus sent a letter to DHS officials outlining concerns about the use of masks and unmarked vehicles by immigration agents during enforcement operations, particularly involving women. Read more »

Watch the video here. The Democratic Women’s Caucus is demanding action here. In a letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and other Trump administration officials that was signed by 33 members of the Caucus, they urge agents to visibly and clearly identify themselves when conducting immigration enforcement activities to stop enabling impersonators who leverage women’s uncertainty and fear… Read more »

Read the article here. The Democratic Women’s Caucus has also denounced Hegseth’s reposting of the CNN story on Christian nationalist pastors, with Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) accusing Hegseth of using his platform as defense secretary to “roll back a century of progress for women.” Read more »

Last week, United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reposted and praised a video that included pastors saying women shouldn't vote and that "women are the kind of people that people come out of." In the days following, Secretary Hegseth has failed to retract this statement and clarify his position on women’s right to vote. Hegseth also failed to distance himself in any way… Read more »

Read the article here. The Democratic Women’s Caucus wrote in a letter to ICE and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leaders Monday that the change is necessary to protect women from assaults and kidnappings by imposters. Read more »

Read the article here. Members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus are pushing Congress for explicit Title IX protections for women student-athletes in a proposed national law related to name, image and likeness (NIL)—and long-time gender equity advocates hope they succeed. Read more »

  Today, Monday August, 11, The Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) led by DWC Reproductive Task Force Co-Chair and Liaison Judy Chu (CA-28) and DWC Members Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) and Nydia Velázquez (NY-7) sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) expressing deep concern over ICE impersonators harassing and… Read more »

Read the article here. The Democratic Women’s Caucus demanded action in a Monday letter sent to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and other Trump administration officials. The letter, signed by 33 DWC members and shared exclusively with HuffPost, urges ICE agents to “visibly and clearly identify themselves when conducting immigration enforcement activities to stop enabling impersonators who… Read more »

 In direct response to the Trump administration’s proposed rule to roll back abortion access for veterans, Democratic Women’s Caucus Member Julia Brownley (CA-26) announced the introduction of the Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act, which would guarantee that veterans and eligible dependents have the protected legal right to receive abortion care,… Read more »

Read the article here. “The chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus added, “The Trump administration’s latest push to take away abortion care for veterans is wrong and a betrayal of that service and dedication.” Read more »