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Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Issues Statement on Tennessee Legislature’s Expulsion of Black Lawmakers Protesting Gun Violence
April 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick released the following statement on the Tennessee State Legislature’s vote to expel two Black Democratic legislators.

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Statement on Indictment of Former President Trump
March 30, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Today, U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick released the following statement on the indictment of former President Donald Trump:

“With former President Trump having been indicted, we are reminded that no American — not even the President — is above the law. However, in true 

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Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Statement Praising President Biden’s Budget
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Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Statement Praising President Biden’s Budget

March 9, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick released the following statement after President Biden announced his budget for FY 2024: 

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Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick and Congressman Castro Spearhead Letter to Secretary Mayorkas Requesting the Redesignation and Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Nicaragua
February 23, 2023

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) and Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) led a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security urging Secretary Mayorkas to redesignate and extend Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) to the Republic of Nicaragua. 
 

February 14, 2023

Fort Lauderdale, FL - Five years ago today, 17 students and staff were murdered and 17 more were injured during a horrific shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The pain and grief inflicted by this mass shooting on the people of Parkland and the entire South Florida community will never go away. Today, we reflect on this tragedy and remember the victims.