Senators Durbin, Padilla, and Kelly criticize DHS for arresting and deporting DACA recipients, emphasizing the need for further information.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators criticize DHS actions: U.S. Senators Dick Durbin, Alex Padilla, and Mark Kelly expressed concern over the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) confirmation that ICE has arrested 261 DACA recipients and deported 86 since January 2025. They called these actions "deeply troubling," claiming they disrupt families and communities.
Response to DHS clarification: The Senators highlighted that DHS attributed most arrests to individuals with "criminal histories," without detailing the specifics. They countered this by noting that DACA recipients undergo strict background checks and emphasized the need for transparency in the deportation process.
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Richard J. Durbin Fundraising
Richard J. Durbin recently disclosed $0 of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 1926th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. nan% came from individual donors.
Durbin disclosed $57.7K of spending. This was the 961st most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Durbin disclosed $1.1M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 346th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Richard J. Durbin's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Richard J. Durbin Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Richard J. Durbin:
- S.3925: A bill to establish the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
- S.3895: A bill to require rulemaking by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance, and for other purposes.
- S.3877: Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2026
- S.3847: Stop Corporate Inversions Act of 2026
- S.3811: American Business for American Companies Act of 2026
- S.3797: Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act of 2026
You can track bills proposed by Richard J. Durbin on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Durbin.
2026 Illinois US Senate Election
There has been approximately $45,756,078 of spending in Illinois US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $4,850,894 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- ILLINOIS FUTURE PAC ($4,645,658)
- DLGA PAC ($135,121)
- UNITED BREAST CANCER SUPPORT PAC ($58,710)
- AMERICAN VETERANS SUPPORT GROUP PAC ($11,403)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Illinois US Senate election.
