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@RepJuanVargas

Official Twitter account of Rep. Vargas, representing southern San Diego County, all of Imperial County and California's entire U.S.-Mexico border.

SD/Imperial Counties, CA
Joined March 2013

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  1. Mar 8

    Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we celebrate the many accomplishments of women all around the world. For decades, women have persisted in the fight for equality, but there is still much work to be done.

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  2. Mar 7

    “I’m not a liar, we’ve never had a policy for family separation.” -

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  3. Mar 7

    Thank you for visiting our border community. ’s fake national emergency is nothing more than an attempt to undermine the will of Congress and the American people.

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  4. Mar 4

    Israel has and remains a stalwart ally of the United States because of our countries’ shared interests and values. I condemn her remarks and believe she should apologize for her offensive comments. (2/2)

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  5. Mar 4

    It is disturbing that Rep. Omar continues to perpetuate hurtful anti-Semitic stereotypes that misrepresent our Jewish community. Additionally, questioning support for the U.S.-Israel relationship is unacceptable. (1/2)

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  6. For years, Americans have demanded action to . Today, the House made history by passing , a bipartisan bill to expand background checks & help save lives.

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  7. By declaring a national emergency is undermining the will of Congress & threatening our country’s democracy. Proud to stand w/ & to terminate the President’s emergency declaration for his ineffective wall.

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  8. Retweeted

    The goes beyond partisanship. Democrats & Republicans alike swore an oath to protect & defend the Constitution. It’s time to uphold that promise & protect the separation of powers just as our Founders intended.

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  9. Thank you for coming to and touring our border region to learn how the Trump Administration's problematic policies are hurting our communities and adding unnecessary barriers to the asylum process.

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  10. ., , , & I are at the San Ysidro Port of Entry being briefed by on how they are implementing the new policy.

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  11. Making asylum seekers stay in a country that is foreign to them contradicts the founding principles of our nation. As a world leader, the U.S. should be modeling how to treat the world’s most vulnerable populations.

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    Feb 22

    I'm in today with to visit a migrant shelter and receive a briefing on the services that are provided to migrants at the facility. We also heard firsthand how the Admin's policies are making it more difficult for migrants fleeing violence to seek refuge.

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  13. Contrary to its name, the policy does not protect migrants, it only makes their asylum journey more difficult. I’m with at a shelter to learn how this new policy is negatively impacting the lives of migrants.

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  14. Congratulations to the on its Chula Vista grand opening! This new center will serve as a recreational and welcoming space for our LGBTQ+ youth, their family, and allies🏳️‍🌈

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    Feb 14

    Standing today and always with the community of Parkland and the families of the victims of the MSD shooting as we honor their lives one year after their tragic deaths.

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  16. Since taking office, President Trump has selfishly put his interests ahead of those of the American people. The executive power of declaring a national emergency should be reserved for instances of disaster – not some manufactured crisis he created himself.

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  17. The current systems in place are failing & people are dying. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity & have access to medical care. Congress demands answers.

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  18. An attack on our LGBTQ community is attack on all of us. I condemn all acts of hate and will continue to work to make our country safer and more inclusive. (2/2)

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  19. Gun violence is an epidemic felt in every corner of America, even San Diego. Thankful to hear no one was injured, but am disturbed to hear this was a potential attack on our LGBTQ community. (1/2)

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  20. ▪️90% of Venezuelans live in poverty ▪️ 11% of children suffer from malnutrition ▪️ 10% of the country’s population has fled overseas The Venezuelan people deserve better.

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