SEN. DICK DURBIN (D-IL) ON PRES. TRUMP'S AGENDA
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- 12 years
- 16 years
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20 years
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Durbin co-authored the DREAM Act, first introduced in 2001!
The DREAM Act would protect undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. Durbin has reintroduced it repeatedly — making it a direct flashpoint against Trump's immigration enforcement agenda.
Sen. Durbin has served in Congress for over 40 years!
First elected to the House in 1982, Durbin became Illinois' senior Senator in 1997 and served as Senate Democratic Whip — the #2 Democratic leadership post — longer than anyone in history, giving him rare insight into presidential agendas.
Dick Durbin is the longest-serving U.S. Senator from Illinois ever!
First elected in 1996, Durbin served as Senate Majority Whip for years — the #2 Democratic leadership role. He announced he won't seek re-election in 2026. Learn more at Wikipedia
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