U.S. Representative Diana DeGette, who has represented Colorado’s 1st district in Congress since 1997, used her social media platform this week to share her recent votes and statements on key issues involving Congressional war powers and immigration enforcement agencies.
On January 23, DeGette posted about her vote regarding the administration’s actions in Venezuela: “Last night, I voted YES on a resolution to assert Congress’ war powers authority and rein in the administration’s actions in Venezuela. But only two Republicans joined us, so the resolution failed: 215-215. Every single House Democrat showed up. Every single House Democrat voted”.
The following day, January 24, she addressed an incident involving federal agents in Minneapolis: “This morning, masked, untrained ICE and CBP agents have reportedly once again escalated a situation and shot and killed a person in Minneapolis. This rogue agency is out of control. ICE and CBP must immediately leave Minnesota. ICE must be dismantled, and Secretary Noem must be”.
On January 25, DeGette continued her criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), referencing a recent House vote: “Last week, alongside nearly every Democrat, I voted against funding for ICE because its thugs are out of control. The funding bill passed the House because of Republicans, so now it’s up to the Senate to reject it after federal agents murdered Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. It”.
DeGette’s public statements come amid ongoing national debates over Congressional oversight of foreign policy decisions as well as heightened scrutiny of immigration enforcement practices following incidents involving use of force by federal agents.
Currently serving as a member of Congress for Colorado’s 1st district—a position she has held since succeeding Pat Schroeder in 1997—DeGette previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 1993 to 1997. Born in Tachikawa, Japan in 1957 and residing in Denver at age 65, DeGette holds degrees from Colorado College (BA) and New York University (JD).
