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  • Following Federal Law on Immigration
    Jul 13, 2010  - In an interesting twist on the celebration of our nation’s independence, the Obama Administration’s Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Arizona for its 2010 immigration enforcement law, SB 1070.  By doing so, the Obama Administration is disregarding the will of the majority of the Americ... More
  • SENSENBRENNER SPEAKS & VOTES AGAINST DISCLOSE ACT
    Jun 24, 2010  - Congressman Sensenbrenner (R-WI) today spoke on the House floor against H.R. 5175, the DISCLOSE Act, a bill that seeks to legislatively overturn the recent Citizens United v. the Federal Election Commission Supreme Court decision.  Sensenbrenner later voted against the legislation as it regulates fr... More
  • Is Obamacare Constitutional?
    May 17, 2010  - On Tuesday, May 11, I spoke on a panel at the National Press Club titled: “Is Obamacare Constitutional?” In my opinion, and the opinion of many others, Obamacare is not constitutional and it is only a matter of time before the Supreme Court strikes it down.  At one of my Town Hall Meetings earlie... More
  • Sensenbrenner Speaks at National Press Club on Constitutionality of Obamacare
    May 11, 2010  - Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) spoke at the National Press Club today on a panel organized by the group Judicial Watch entitled: “Is Obamacare Constitutional?” The other panel member was Randy E. Barnett, Professor of Constitutional Law at Georgetown University Law Center, and the event was m... More
  • Let Us Pray
    Apr 29, 2010  -  Let Us Pray Wisconsin made national headlines recently when U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb of Wisconsin’s Western District ruled that the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional because it violates the separation of church and state.  I adamantly disagree and am glad the Department of Just... More
  • SENSENBRENNER WALKS IMPEACHMENT PAPERS TO SENATE
    Mar 17, 2010  - Please see the below statement from Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), regarding the impeachment and removal from office of Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.   “This afternoon, I, along with the four other Representatives wh... More
  • Sensenbrenner to Serve as House Manager for Porteous Impeachment
    Mar 11, 2010  - The U.S. House of Representatives voted unanimously today in support of all four articles of impeachment for Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.  Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) joined the House in voting in favor of House Res... More
  • Bill Requires Consultation Before Giving Terrorists Miranda Rights
    Jan 26, 2010  - House Republicans today introduced legislation requiring the Justice Department (DOJ) to consult with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense before giving terrorists Miranda rights. The Ensuring the Collection of Critical Intelligence Act of 2010 (H.R. 4503) requires DOJ ... More
  • Sensenbrenner Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Part of McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance Bill
    Jan 21, 2010  - “I am pleased that the Supreme Court upheld freedom of speech today by striking down the part of the McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance bill that barred union and corporate paid issue ads in the closing days of election campaigns.   “I have said from the beginning that McCain-Feingold violates free ... More
  • Protecting America by Extending USA PATRIOT Act Provisions
    Sep 24, 2009  - Since President Obama took office, we haven’t agreed on many things.  However, one policy we both agree on is that the three provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act that have helped keep us safe for years should be reauthorized before they expire on December 31, 2009.    The urgency for this reauthoriz... More