At least 48 Democratic lawmakers, including El Paso Congressmember Veronica Escobar, are urging House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to call Congress back from recess to pass pending legislation addressing the threat of white supremacy. In a letter, they write, “We must … come together across party lines, as swiftly as possible, to condemn any political leader, movement, or media figure who echoes the beliefs these terrorists have repeatedly expressed, including that immigrants are 'invading' the United States or set on 'replacing' any of our citizens. This ideology is utterly contrary to America’s founding creed that all men and women are created equal.” Meanwhile, Kentucky residents have been gathering outside McConnell’s Louisville home and office protesting his refusal to allow senators to vote on gun control legislation.
Dems Call on Congressional Leaders to Pass Bills Addressing White Supremacy
HeadlineAug 07, 2019