Democracy only works when leaders respect fair elections, independent institutions, and the will of the voters. As a member of Congress, I voted to impeach Donald Trump for abusing the power of the presidency, even though I knew it could cost me my seat. I will always stand up to Trump’s corruption, oppose the weaponization of the Justice Department, and restore American leadership abroad. I am also committed to ending ICE’s lawless and dangerous raids that intimidate communities and make neighborhoods less safe.

• Ending Violent ICE Raids: What we are seeing today is immigration enforcement that has been weaponized for political purposes, making communities less safe. ICE is broken; operating without accountability and oversight. ICE violence and unlawfulness must stop.
  
  I will work to dismantle the current enforcement model that relies on fear and indiscriminate raids, replace it with a system rooted in constitutional protections, and refocus federal resources on genuine public safety threats. We can enforce our laws without abandoning our values. America should never operate a federal agency that undermines the Constitution it is sworn to uphold.
  
  
• Restoring American Leadership Abroad: Donald Trump has weakened America’s standing in the world by picking fights with foreign friends, cozying up to dictators, and threatening to take over sovereign countries. In Congress, I will work to strengthen, not weaken, our alliances so that America can again be a trusted partner and respected leader on the global stage.
  
  
• Protecting the Independence of the Justice Department: No president should use the Justice Department as a political weapon. I will defend the rule of law and fight to make the justice department independent, fair, and focused on upholding the rule of law—not targeting political opponents.