Empire State Today

Rep. Jerry Nadler, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress since 1992, representing New York’s 12th district, expressed his views on various legislative matters through a series of tweets. His comments address recent actions by Republicans and specific legislation affecting immigration policies.

On January 22, 2025, Rep. Nadler criticized Republicans for defending Donald Trump's pardons of individuals involved in violence against law enforcement officers during the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. He also highlighted their opposition to a plaque intended to honor the officers who defended the Capitol. "Shamefully, Republicans are not only defending or excusing Donald Trump's pardons of violent criminals who attacked law enforcement—they are also blocking the installation of a plaque honoring the brave officers who defended the Capitol on January 6, 2021."

On January 23, 2025, Nadler shared his stance against a piece of legislation mandating detention without due process for certain groups within immigrant communities. He stated that he voted against this bill as it compromises fundamental rights based on an arrest alone. "Today, I proudly cast my vote against this harmful legislation that mandates detention—without due process—of children, DREAMers, parents of U.S. citizen children, and other long-standing members of our communities, based solely on an arrest."

Later that day on January 23rd, Nadler tweeted about individuals pardoned by Donald Trump without further elaboration but included a link presumably providing additional information or context regarding these individuals. "These are the people that Donald Trump has set free."