Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after President Trump posted a video on Truth Social with racist depictions of prominent Democrats, including former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes.
“Since the launch of his first campaign, President Trump has spread racist tropes, rhetoric, and lies. This video is the latest… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) introduced the Freeze ICE Act to stop the rapid recruitment of unvetted individuals at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The effort comes as masked ICE agents are arresting U.S. citizens, entering homes without judicial warrants, and using excessive force against people across the country. If enacted, this bill would… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against a bill, Concurring in the Senate Amendments to H.R. 7148, to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for two weeks, and multiple other federal agencies for Fiscal Year 2026.
“When Americans are being killed, detained, harassed, and silenced by this government, we do not need a two-week negotiation period, we… Read more »
On Friday’s show: Houston Rep. Lizzie Fletcher joins us to discuss immigration enforcement in Minnesota and issues affecting Greater Houston and the nation.
Also this hour: We explore how recent events surrounding immigration policy are influencing young Houstonians and their perceptions of law enforcement in particular.
And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced the nominees for appointments to the U.S. Service Academies from Texas’ Seventh Congressional District. Earlier this week, she hosted a reception with the nominees celebrating their achievements.
“It is a privilege and a pleasure to nominate these bright, dedicated… Read more »
As the Trump administration intensifies its immigration crackdown, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D‑TX7) defends the Fourth Amendment and raises concerns about warrantless raids and threats to civil liberties. She opposed H.R. 7147, the bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, warning it would undermine core constitutional protections.
Watch her speech here.
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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after a Border Patrol agent killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, January 24. The shooting comes less than three weeks after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents killed Renee Good in Minneapolis.
“People across the country and around the world witnessed agents of the United… Read more »
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) spoke during debate on the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, H.R. 7147, to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for fiscal year 2026. Congresswoman Fletcher spoke in opposition to the legislation.
Below are Congresswoman Fletcher’s remarks, which can also be viewed here.
Mr. Speaker, as the House considers… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, H.R. 7148 and the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, H.R. 7147, to fund certain federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, and government programs for Fiscal Year 2026.
“Over the last year, the Trump administration has ignored the Constitution… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026, H.R. 7006, to fund certain federal agencies and government programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.
“This government funding bill fails to meet the moment and to respond to the Trump administration’s… Read more »
