Not my first trip. Ive been to the border many times. This important aspect of this visit is having this visit after the work we did in guatemala and mexico. I said back in march i was going to come to the border. This is not a new plan. Harris however, critics are asking if this is too little too late. The Vice President finally went to the border 93 days after President Biden named her point person on the migrant crisis as i mentioned. Leaders in both Political Parties say Kamala Harris is avoiding the real trouble area. When it comes to the numbers encounters with people flowing in illegally has surged by nearly 450 in the el paso sector in the first part of this year. Thats bad. But thats certainly not the real epicenter of what were seeing. In the rio grande sector the numbers are up 700 . In fact, the texas Lieutenant Governor dan patrick is calling what he is seeing an invasion at this point. It is an invasion. I know people dont like that word. Some people dont like it but its
And members of the committee and thank you for joining us of the subcommittees first official. I would like to especially thank the members of the committee. And Ranking Members, the and ms. Thank you so much for being with us today. We know that covid19 has also altered the daily lives of americans. That is impacting our health, how we were, how we engage in our communities and how we vote. It is also impacted how we are upholding todays hearing. People putting themselves at risk every day from doctors and nurses to first responders, postal workers and many others pretty including home workers. Congress however, as an option. Many workers do not. We can do our work remotely in a safe and secure online format. The highest levels of the federal government have both recognize the unique circumstances of the covid19 pandemic by holding remote or virtual hearings. And they include the house and the senate which held virtual hearings like this one. It includes a Supreme Court which has modi
Efforts to end racial injustice. The Lawyers Committee for civil rights under law. Were one of the nations leading National Civil Rights Organization founded in june of 1963. For the past 56 years for help protect the and other vulnerable communities across the country. What are your thoughts of what happened in atlanta at the shooting at the wendys restaurant. Another tragedy. This is a moment you would expect Law Enforcement would be on their best behavior in the wake of the tragedy of the killing of george floyd and Breonna Taylor and with the marches and protests happens across the country, its fair to say that Law Enforcement is under a microscope. You truly would expect the very best when it comes to how theyre engaging with communities, with africanamericans. This is most unfortunate, a most unfortunate and avoidable tragedy. What we understand is that this man was in his car, may have been asleep at the wheel. Isnt clear whether we would have been to deply Law Enforcement. Ther
From the Nations Capital to wherever you are, the opinions that matter most, your own. This is what democracy looks like. Cspan powered by cable. Good afternoon everyone. Please take your seats so we can get started. Thank you. My name is Kristin Clarke attorney general at the department of justice and i am pleased to be here to celebrate the anniversary of the americans with disabilities act. [applause] [cheering] i want to acknowledge all of our distinguished guests, congressman hoyer, the chair of the eeoc, thehe department leads and we are pleased to host all of you today. Thirtythree years ago, congress sought to safeguard the rights of people with disabilities to fully participate in all aspects of society and to assure equality of opportunity. Independent living and economic selfsufficiency. This landmark law has supported countless numbers of people with disabilities the opportunity to vote without architectural barriers to work. To live in their own Home Communities instead of
From the Nations Capital to wherever you are, the opinions that matter most, your own. This is what democracy looks like. Cspan powered by cable. Good afternoon everyone. Please take your seats so we can get started. Thank you. My name is Kristin Clarke attorney general at the department of justice and i am pleased to be here to celebrate the anniversary of the americans with disabilities act. [applause] [cheering] i want to acknowledge all of our distinguished guests, congressman hoyer, the chair of the eeoc, thehe department leads and we are pleased to host all of you today. Thirtythree years ago, congress sought to safeguard the rights of people with disabilities to fully participate in all aspects of society and to assure equality of opportunity. Independent living and economic selfsufficiency. This landmark law has supported countless numbers of people with disabilities the opportunity to vote without architectural barriers to work. To live in their own Home Communities instead of