Delia Ramirez

Delia Ramirez is a US Congresswoman representing Illinois, known for her strong advocacy for immigrant rights. She has recently become newsworthy due to her vocal opposition to policies and actions perceived as anti-immigrant. Specifically, she led a group of over 20 members of Congress in demanding answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding a report compiling data on non-US citizens employed by or affiliated with the VA. Ramirez and other lawmakers fear this data collection could be used for immigration enforcement purposes and to intimidate non-citizens. Furthermore, Ramirez held a "combative" closed-door meeting with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, during which she reportedly called for Noem's resignation, highlighting the congresswoman's active role in challenging government actions related to immigration.