Crime

Nadler, Blumenauer, Lee, Jackson Lee and Velázquez Reintroduce Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Legislation

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WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), along with Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) and Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) reintroduced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act (H.R. 5601), one of the most comprehensive marijuana reform bills ever introduced in the U.S. Congress. Fol... Read more »

Nadler Opening Statement for Hearing on Oversight of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared, during a hearing on the Oversight of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives: "Mr. Chairman, gun violence continues to take the lives of more than 100 Americans every single day. It changes how safe we feel in our homes, in our schools, an... Read more »

Nadler Opening Statement for Markup of H.J. Res. 44, Disapproval of Stabilizing Brace Rule

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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared, during a markup of H.J. Res. 44, Disapproval of Stabilizing Brace Rule: "Mr. Chairman, gun violence continues to take the lives of more than 100 Americans every day. It changes how safe we feel in our schools and our houses of worship. It reduces vibrant ... Read more »

Nadler Remarks at Press Conference with Mayor Adams on GOP Stunt Hearing

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New York, NY—House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler today delivered the follow remarks, as prepared, at a press conference in New York City responding the House Republicans’ stunt hearing on “violent crime in Manhattan”: “Thank you all for coming. And I want to thank Mayor Adams and our gun violence prevention advocates for joining us here today. “In a few minutes, the House Judic... Read more »

Nadler Opening Statement for Field Hearing on “Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan”

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New York, NY—House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler today delivered the follow remarks, as prepared, at a field hearing in New York City on “Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan”: "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "Let me be very clear. We are here today in lower Manhattan for one reason, and one reason only: the Chairman is doing the bidding of Donald Trump. "Committee Republicans desig... Read more »

Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 7718, the Protecting the Health and Wellness of Babies and Pregnant Women in Custody Act

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, during the markup of H.R. 7718, the Protecting the Health and Wellness of Babies and Pregnant Women in Custody Act: "Women are the fastest growing segment of the incarcerated population in the United States. But, as originally developed, our carceral system was ... Read more »

Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 8161, the One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2020

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, during the markup of H.R. 8161, the One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2020: "H.R. 8161, the 'One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act,' would authorize grants to community organizations to create centralized reentry intake and coordination center... Read more »

Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 7636, the Custodial Interrogation Recording Act

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, during the markup of H.R. 7636, the Custodial Interrogation Recording Act: "H.R. 7636, the 'Custodial Interrogation Recording Act,' would provide grants to state and local law enforcement agencies to implement audio and video recording of custodial interrogatio... Read more »

Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 5053, the Justice for Juveniles Act

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, during the markup of H.R. 5053, the Justice for Juveniles Act: "H.R. 5053, the 'Justice for Juveniles Act,' is a bipartisan bill that would eliminate the administrative exhaustion requirement for incarcerated youth before they may file a lawsuit challenging the ... Read more »

Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 8124, the Criminal Judicial Administration Act of 2020

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, during the markup of H.R. 8124, the Criminal Judicial Administration Act of 2020: "H.R. 8124, the 'Criminal Judicial Administration Act of 2020,' is bipartisan legislation that makes two modest, but important amendments to current law, promoting the efficient, e... Read more »