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Rep. Juan Vargas

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Rep. Juan Vargas

@RepJuanVargas

Proudly representing the people of south San Diego County in US Congress. Former CA State Senator, Assembly Member and @SDCityCouncil Member.

San Diego County

Joined March 2013

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Rep. Juan Vargas
@RepJuanVargas
Jan 20, 2025
I’ll always work to protect the rights of #CA52 residents. No matter your immigration status, know your rights if you ever have an encounter with an immigration enforcement agency like ICE.
Rep. Juan Vargas
@RepJuanVargas
Jul 10
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a husband, father, and longtime Houston community member. Trump’s ICE shot him on his way to work.  His family deserves a full and independent investigation and accountability.
The Washington Post
@washingtonpost
Jul 9
Ronaldo Salgado relayed his panicked search for his father, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, as he joined local legislators and activists in calling for a full and transparent investigation into the killing on Tuesday in Houston. wapo.st/4vOTzm9
Rep. Juan Vargas
@RepJuanVargas
Jul 8
One year ago Republicans passed a Big Ugly Bill that cut food assistance for millions. It's sickening. No one should be going hungry so the wealthiest can get another tax break.
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill has cut food assistance for millions of Americans
From washingtonpost.com
Rep. Juan Vargas
@RepJuanVargas
Jul 7
DOGE was a disaster from day one.  It created chaos and gutted services people relied on. There was a huge cost to human lives, and it was past time for this failed experiment to come to an end.
The Washington Post
@washingtonpost
Jul 6
The U.S. DOGE Service, the cost-cutting effort spearheaded by Elon Musk that disbanded federal and aid programs in a failed effort to cut trillions in government spending, marked what it said was the end of its official work over Independence Day. wapo.st/3QRH7CZ
Rep. Juan Vargas
@RepJuanVargas
Jul 7
I'm requesting more information from DHS about this decision. As the Trump Administration has repeatedly attempted to skirt the law and block us from entering Otay Mesa Detention Center, my deep concerns about transparency at this facility remain. We'll keep demanding oversight
Private prison company sells two of California’s immigrant detention centers to the feds
From calmatters.org
Rep. Juan Vargas
@RepJuanVargas
Jul 5
I hope everyone had a safe and happy Fourth of July! As we celebrate our nation's independence and the shared values that bring us together, we also reaffirm our commitment to fighting for a more perfect union. 🇺🇸🎇
Rep. Juan Vargas
@RepJuanVargas
Jun 30
Birthright citizenship is a constitutional right. End of story. If you're born on U.S. soil, you're a U.S. citizen. That's something no President can take away.
FactPost
@factpostnews
Jun 30
The Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship in an 6-3 decision, blocking a Trump executive order the administration had hoped would accelerate mass deportations.
Rep. Juan Vargas
@RepJuanVargas
Jun 30
La ciudadanía por nacimiento es un derecho constitucional. Fin de la historia. Si naces en tierra estadounidense, eres ciudadano estadounidense. Esto es algo que ningún presidente puede quitarte.
Corte Suprema rechaza restringir derecho a ciudadanía por nacimiento y asesta un duro golpe a la...
From univision.com
Rep. Juan Vargas
@RepJuanVargas
Jun 29
Congress passed the most significant housing affordability bill in decades. Trump is refusing to sign it into law. He does not care at all about lowering housing prices.
FactPost
@factpostnews
Jun 29
Q: What are your plans for the housing affordability bill? Trump: I don't know. It's so unimportant
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Rep. Juan Vargas
@RepJuanVargas
Jun 29
As I’ve said from the start: Trump had no authority to remove Federal Reserve Board Governor Dr. Lisa Cook. The Federal Reserve is independent. It doesn’t answer to Donald Trump. His attempt to fire Dr. Cook was an illegal power grab and yet another unprecedented attack on the
The Washington Post
@washingtonpost
Jun 29
Breaking news: The Supreme Court blocked President Trump from immediately firing Lisa Cook, a Democratic appointee to the Federal Reserve Board, a major ruling that preserves the independence of the central bank. wapo.st/3SRQq6m
Rep. Juan Vargas
@RepJuanVargas
Jun 26
Our landmark housing affordability bill passed both the House and Senate. But Trump is refusing to sign it into law. I guess he realized there's nothing in it that personally benefits him, just help for families struggling with costs. He needs to sign it now. No more delays. —
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Rep. Juan Vargas
@RepJuanVargas
Jun 25
Today, this extremist Supreme Court gave Trump the green light to strip away temporary protected status from hundreds of thousands of people who cannot safely return to their home countries. TPS holders registered with the government, passed background checks, and trusted the
Rep. Juan Vargas
@RepJuanVargas
Jun 25
Horrible. An extremist Supreme Court just greenlit more of Trump's anti-immigrant agenda.
Supreme Court gives Trump major wins on two immigration cases | CNN Politics
From cnn.com
Rep. Juan Vargas
@RepJuanVargas
Jun 25
These rulings not only further undermine the fundamental right to asylum, they also put thousands of TPS holders in danger - our neighbors who registered with the government, were vetted, and trusted the process. The cruelty is the point for this Administration.
Rep. Juan Vargas
@RepJuanVargas
Jun 25
Congress has the power and the responsibility to protect these communities. We must implement more humane and just immigration policies with a pathway to citizenship.
Rep. Juan Vargas
@RepJuanVargas
Jun 24
Today marks four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned, stripping away the right to reproductive care for millions and putting lives on the line. Everyone should have the freedom to make decisions about their body and future. We will keep fighting to make this a reality.
Rep. Juan Vargas
@RepJuanVargas
Jun 24
Trump is refusing to sign a major bipartisan bill to bring down housing costs. This is unacceptable. I'm with my colleagues to speak out. Do your job, Mr. President, sign the bill.