The 41 Politicians Who Actually Showed Up And Did Something For Detainees

See if your local representative took action beyond the tweet

January 29, 2017

Posted January 29, 2017

Over the weekend, President Trump's executive order to ban people from entering the United States from seven Muslim-majority nations for the next 90 days took effect, causing the immediate detainment of civilians attempting to enter the US at airports around the country. The chaos that ensued has left millions of us clamoring for answers: Can the Trump administration do this? And where are the elected officials we can trust to fight these potentially unconstitutional actions?

In the midst of the outrage and confusion on Saturday, New York federal judges Allison Burroughs and Judith Dein temporarily blocked Trump's executive order, thus protecting those who have already arrived in the US, those who are in transit, and who hold valid visas. The judges ruling also states the US cannot deport those who have already arrived.

As these events unfolded, political leaders around the globe took to social media to express their sincere outrage and dismay at Trump's actions. Fair enough and duly noted, but when human rights are on the line at an unprecedented and urgent level, we most need officials who can step away from their smartphones and spring into action. So who actually took to the streets alongside protestors, lawyers, and concerned American citizens looking to protect civil liberties?

Below, our most recent head count of those who went beyond virtual venting and personally, profoundly fought for those they serve—even the Canadian guy.

1. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau:

To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength #WelcomeToCanada
— Justin Trudeau (@Justin Trudeau) 1485634839.0

2. New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio:

President Trump doesn't get to ignore a Federal judge's order. He is not above the law. The Constitution makes that clear.
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@Mayor Bill de Blasio) 1485711762.0

3. New York Senator Chuck Schumer:

Sen. Chuck Schumer becomes emotional speaking against Pres. Trump's immigration order, calling it "mean-spirited an… https://t.co/GqVsuufWu1
— ABC News Politics (@ABC News Politics) 1485710339.0

4. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh:

Let me make this very clear - we’ll protect you with a sacred document. It’s called the United States Constitution.… https://t.co/pCa7fS8Yit
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@Mayor Marty Walsh) 1485718795.0

5. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti:

"We stand together." Mayor Garcetti addresses immigration and refugee policies that are counter to our values.… https://t.co/AvQYDBMvSc
— Eric Garcetti (@Eric Garcetti) 1485715402.0

6. Clinton Foundation Vice-Chair Chelsea Clinton:

#NewYork #NoBanNoWall https://t.co/4rndBgMDAH
— Chelsea Clinton (@Chelsea Clinton) 1485720087.0

7. New York Representative Yvette D. Clarke:

Share with your friends & neighbors: emergency meeting w/ Muslim community tonight @6PM to fight "@POTUS"… https://t.co/0xAnoGi2Xu
— Yvette D. Clarke (@Yvette D. Clarke) 1485700458.0

8. Virginia Representative Don Beyer:

"We want to get these people home." https://t.co/Yb9IF6nchH
— Rep. Don Beyer (@Rep. Don Beyer) 1485721552.0

9. New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand:

An honor to raise my voice with thousands of New Yorkers in Battery Park today. https://t.co/oUpkKN2bKf
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@Kirsten Gillibrand) 1485721032.0

10. California Representative Ted Lieu:

Going to #LAXprotest at 1 pm today to fight #MuslimBan. Join me. If in another state, here's link to other protests. https://t.co/ONcQHxAD5S
— Ted Lieu (@Ted Lieu) 1485715421.0

11. New York Representative Jerry Nadler:

With - now released - Iraqi Refugee blocked by Trump’s order at JFK. Working w/@NydiaVelazquez to help 11 more ref… https://t.co/Anqodse4I8
— (((Rep. Nadler))) (@(((Rep. Nadler)))) 1485626834.0

12. New York Representative Nydia Velazquez:

Fed Courts Must Overturn Trump's EO! Immigration and Nationality Act of '65 banned discrimination against immigrants based on natl origin.
— Rep. Nydia Velazquez (@Rep. Nydia Velazquez) 1485705040.0

13. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin:

We need extreme vetting of @POTUS' Exec Orders before he signs. Travel ban will make ISIS stronger, weaken counterterrorism and cost lives.
— Sen. Tammy Baldwin (@Sen. Tammy Baldwin) 1485712710.0

14. Colorado Senator Michael F. Bennet:

Refugee EO will harm our natl security, undermine our values, & marks a significant departure from our history of w… https://t.co/McdzGmxnvw
— Michael Bennet (@Michael Bennet) 1485563741.0

15. Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal:

Standing w/ @MayorBronin, immigration&refugee advocates, &Muslim-Americans against Trump’s divisive&destructive imm… https://t.co/ket8WTv48H
— Richard Blumenthal (@Richard Blumenthal) 1485539543.0

16. New Jersey Senator Corey Booker:

This Executive Order violates our values and assaults our moral standing as a nation. I will fight this, we must fi… https://t.co/LnNBCAx7SK
— Cory Booker (@Cory Booker) 1485639652.0

17. Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown:

I oppose President Trump's exec order to turn our backs on children & families fleeing violence. My full statement:… https://t.co/1xgfEDWJuI
— Sherrod Brown (@Sherrod Brown) 1485633160.0

18. Washington State Senator Maria Cantwell:

Actions by the administration that discriminate on basis of religion or country of origin betray our tradition of diversity & acceptance
— Sen. Maria Cantwell (@Sen. Maria Cantwell) 1485645624.0

19. Maryland Senator Ben Cardin:

I call upon @POTUS to rescind his ExecOrder before it does any more damage to our national security or endangers the lives of Americans
— Senator Ben Cardin (@Senator Ben Cardin) 1485642583.0

20. Delaware Senator Tom Carper:

Make no mistake, I'm against the #MuslimBan and I'm going to fight with all of my might against it https://t.co/nxQtuOYkB2
— Senator Tom Carper (@Senator Tom Carper) 1485638067.0

21. Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey:

.@realDonaldTrump's exec order imposes a religious test on refugees- it is deeply inconsistent w/ our values & won't make our nation safer.
— Senator Bob Casey (@Senator Bob Casey) 1485614676.0

22. Delaware Senator Chris Coons:

We're a nation of immigrants & have tried to lead by example. But today the world sees America return to a politics… https://t.co/0oJh1kEd7E
— Senator Chris Coons (@Senator Chris Coons) 1485634898.0

23. Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly:

(1/2) We can make our country even safer and do so in a way that is consistent with our values. -Joe
— Archive: Senator Joe Donnelly (@Archive: Senator Joe Donnelly) 1485623659.0

24. Hawaiian Senator Mazie Hirono:

I will continue to fight @realDonaldTrump's extreme, knee jerk actions that divide our country #RefugeesWelcome… https://t.co/TY4Tffl5pE
— Senator Mazie Hirono (@Senator Mazie Hirono) 1485560083.0

25. Minnesota Senator Al Franken:

(1/2) @realDonaldTrump has made it a top priority to tear families apart. It's disgraceful, and it's not who we are as a nation.
— U.S. Senator Al Franken (@U.S. Senator Al Franken) 1485624849.0

26. Massachusettes Governor Charlie Baker:

Today I issued this statement regarding the Trump Administration's immigration and refugee executive order:… https://t.co/q1rZgtJznK
— Charlie Baker (@Charlie Baker) 1485717170.0

27. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar:

.@SenFranken and I met w/Minnesotans impacted by refugee ban today. Heartbreaking. This order is causing chaos and… https://t.co/Mwjy3bwnIS
— Amy Klobuchar (@Amy Klobuchar) 1485715465.0

28. Georgia Representative John Lewis:

Rep. John Lewis after an immigration official declined to say how many are being detained: "Why don't we just sit d… https://t.co/ObRxZZ5EDX
— Jeremy Redmon (@Jeremy Redmon) 1485653547.0

29. Massachusettes Senator Elizabeth Warren:

Proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Mayor @marty_walsh, @SenMarkey, @CAIRMass & 20k+ people in Boston today to… https://t.co/8YzgLJE2au
— Elizabeth Warren (@Elizabeth Warren) 1485716538.0

30. Former Bernie Sanders Deputy Political Director Arturo Carmona:

What Donald Trump doesn't seem to realize is that we are ALL immigrants. And that means we'll never stop fighting f… https://t.co/VX1UeH92So
— Arturo Carmona (@Arturo Carmona) 1485730476.0

31. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley:

Thanks to all who came out today for my town hall in #PDX! Together, we can tackle the great challenges our nation… https://t.co/RnQbd4pHQi
— Senator Jeff Merkley (@Senator Jeff Merkley) 1485649396.0

32. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine:

My casework team was in contact w/attorneys at Dulles through the night. Will keep doing all we can to assist detained travelers #noban
— Tim Kaine (@Tim Kaine) 1485708766.0

33. Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe:

Gov. McAuliffe & @MarkHerring went to Dulles Airport yesterday to strongly condemn President Trump's new #MuslimBan. https://t.co/YLLQLVDwdE
— Terry McAuliffe (@Terry McAuliffe) 1485707507.0

34. Washington D.C Representative Suzan Delbene:

Still @SeaTacAirport working w/ @RepJayapal to get answers from @CustomsBorder on travelers turned away because of… https://t.co/RAGwCD1Sqz
— Rep. Suzan DelBene (@Rep. Suzan DelBene) 1485656646.0

35. Washington State Representative Pramila Jayapal:

Iraqi interpreter for U.S. Army detained at JFK: "America is the land of freedom" https://t.co/komiZSMrcl
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@Rep. Pramila Jayapal) 1485732716.0

36. ?Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton:

Trump's executive order re: Muslim refugees goes against American values & make us less safe. Phx welcomes those fl… https://t.co/BdmaNB5mPJ
— Greg Stanton (@Greg Stanton) 1485726219.0

?37. New York Congressman Adriano Espaillat:

I'll be joining New Yorkers at Battery Park this afternoon to stand up for our city's values. See you there.
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@Mayor Bill de Blasio) 1485712211.0

?38. Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly:

Rep. @GerryConnolly on phone at Dulles w someone he said is in CBP cong rel office. @jamie_raskin and @DonBeyerVA a… https://t.co/7LI2hT2AQ5
— Yeganeh Torbati (@Yeganeh Torbati) 1485720175.0

?39. Virginia Congressman Don Beyer:

Talking w @CNN'S @dcsiegel abt a constituent w a hardship visa to visit her son (sadly in a coma) who is not being… https://t.co/ZxY7MgRJzQ
— Rep. Don Beyer (@Rep. Don Beyer) 1485779488.0

?40. Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin:

?41. California Congresswoman Judy Chu:

Democrats in Congress rallied against #MuslimBan I spoke about rushing to LAX to advocate for people. The ban is Tr… https://t.co/YpyU5JNEW1
— Judy Chu (@Judy Chu) 1485821164.0