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October 10, 2025
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded a court order issued late last night blocking the deployment of National Guard troops to the Chicago area.
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October 9, 2025
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on news of the ‘first phase’ of a peace plan between Israel and Hamas to pause fighting in Gaza and bring the remaining hostages home.
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October 7, 2025
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) blasted Donald Trump’s decision to deploy Texas National Guard troops in Chicago, against the wishes of state and local officials, calling it a “dangerous abuse of power by a wannabe dictator.”
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September 26, 2025
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) sent a letter urging Nexstar Media Group to return Jimmy Kimmel Live! to the air.
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September 24, 2025
East Hartford, CT - In response to the Trump White House’s latest attacks and accusations, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement.
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September 19, 2025
The Trump administration this week condemned a group of prominent Democrats, including U.S. Rep. John Larson of Connecticut, over remarks it said unfairly targeted the president and federal immigration authorities.
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September 19, 2025
Washington, D.C. - After the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a "report" targeting Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), for exercising their First Amendment rights to speak out against the Trump Administration, the members gathered on the Capitol steps to vow that they will not be silenced.
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September 18, 2025
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the Trump Administration's continued attacks on free speech and a free press.
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September 17, 2025
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Attorney General William Tong responded to the Trump Department of Homeland Security’s statement targeting Rep. Larson and immigrant advocates for speaking out against ICE’s abusive tactics – including recent raids in Newington and Southington, Connecticut. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to defending constitutional rights and holding the Trump Administration accountable for its attacks on free speech and civil liberties.
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September 15, 2025
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the Home Together Act, legislation he is cosponsoring with Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-52) to protect immigrant families by blocking the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from sharing records with ICE and other immigration enforcement agencies, including home addresses and ethnicities.