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Congressman Lieu joins civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis and House Democrats during the House Democrats Sit-In on Gun Control

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"I am fully committed to ensuring and protecting the civil rights of all Americans. I vehemently stand against any sort of racial, cultural, or religious intolerance that threatens to divide the melting pot our country has become. If we want to uphold the principle of equality that this country prides itself on, we must not let fear tear us apart."

"As an immigrant from Taiwan, I am proud to be a strong advocate for Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in Congress. As an executive board member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), I am dedicated to promoting the well-being of the AAPI community."

More information on Congressman Lieu's work on AANHPI issues can be found here.

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Orange County Register: Stop the feds’ lawless asset forfeiture scam

January 31, 2018

In The News

Stop the feds’ lawless asset forfeiture scam

Congressmen Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, and Justin Amash, R-Mich., have reintroduced legislation to block the use of civil asset forfeiture funds to support the Drug Enforcement Agency's marijuana eradication program.

The Stop Civil Asset Forfeiture Funding for Marijuana Suppression Act is a laudable proposal to limit the federal government's capacity to ramp up enforcement of what should be dealt with at the state level while also calling attention to the problem of civil asset forfeiture.

Issues: Civil Rights and Social Justice

REPS LIEU AND AMASH REINTRODUCE BILL TO CURB CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE FOR MARIJUANA SUPPRESSION

January 17, 2018

Press Release

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-CA) and Congressman Justin Amash (R-MI) reintroduced the Stop Civil Asset Forfeiture Funding for Marijuana Suppression Act. The bill would restrict civil asset forfeiture funds from being used for the Drug Enforcement Agency's Domestic Cannabis Eradication / Suppression Program. The bill would prohibit the transfer of property that would be used for cannabis eradication from a federal or state/local agency and ensures precious federal resources are not wasted on marijuana eradication. Reps.

Issues: Civil Rights and Social Justice

The Verge: House votes to renew controversial surveillance program that powers the NSA

January 11, 2018

In The News

House votes to renew controversial surveillance program that powers the NSA

After a contentious debate, the House of Representatives has voted to extend a controversial government surveillance program that powers American spying operations, as it voted down a proposal to include new privacy measures.

Issues: Civil Rights and Social Justice National Security and Foreign Affairs

REP LIEU JOINS BIPARTISAN MUSIC MODERNIZATION ACT TO UPDATE MUSIC LICENSING ECOSYSTEM

December 26, 2017

Press Release

WASHINGTON - Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) joined colleagues in introducing H.R. 4706, the Music Modernization Act, which updates the music licensing system with meaningful reforms for the first time in almost two decades. Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA), Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.) introduced the bill with Mr. Lieu, along with Reps. Diane Black (R-Tenn.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), and Pete Sessions (R-Texas).

Issues: Civil Rights and Social Justice Local Issues

REP LIEU OPPOSES FCC FORCING NET NEUTRALITY VOTE TOMORROW

December 13, 2017

Press Release

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement ahead of Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai's scheduled net neutrality vote tomorrow.

Issues: Civil Rights and Social Justice

NBC News: Why I Boycotted Congress' 'Moment of Silence' After the Texas Shooting

November 9, 2017

Opinion: Op-Eds

Like many Americans, I watched in horror as the news rolled in this past weekend about the mass shooting unfolding at a church in Texas. My heart broke at the stories of children and parishioners gunned down in their place of worship. I cannot begin to imagine the pain and dread the loved ones of the victims must feel — from classrooms in Sandy Hook to concerts in Las Vegas, it feels like no place is safe from mass shootings anymore.

Issues: Civil Rights and Social Justice

The Washington Post: ‘I can’t do this again’: Why a congressman walked out of moment of silence for Texas victims

November 7, 2017

In The News

‘I can’t do this again’: Why a congressman walked out of moment of silence for …

Rep. Ted Lieu's national profile skyrocketed as he became the acerbic foil to the nation's tweeter in chief, blasting President Trump with incessant and sharply worded responses to presidential posts.

Issues: Civil Rights and Social Justice

ABA Journal: Boosting Bail Reform: ABA urges Congress to limit use of cash bail

October 30, 2017

In The News

Boosting Bail Reform: ABA urges Congress to limit use of cash bail

The ABA is concerned that more than 450,000 people are in jail across the country awaiting trial because they cannot afford bail. So the association is urging Congress to take action to limit the use of cash bail as a condition of pretrial release in criminal cases.

Issues: Civil Rights and Social Justice

REPS LIEU AND CURBELO LEAD BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO CURB COSTLY AND UNFAIR BAIL SYSTEMS

October 10, 2017

Press Release

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Issues: Civil Rights and Social Justice

Billboard: Congressmen Introduce CASE Act Bill Aimed at Helping Independent Creators With Copyright Claims

October 5, 2017

In The News

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Issues: Civil Rights and Social Justice

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