Civil Rights

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) delivered remarks on the House floor in memory of her late colleague and friend, Congressman John Lewis. The full text of Trahan’s remarks as delivered is embedded below. Video of her statement can be viewed by clicking HERE or the image below. … Read more »

LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued a statement following the death of Congressman John Lewis, a giant of the civil rights movement and the “conscience of Congress”: “‪America mourns a true hero today. John Lewis led a righteous life of courage, peace, and virtue.”  “His lifelong commitment to the fight for civil rights challenged our country to open… Read more »

Being the Change: Policing and Criminal Justice Reforms LOWELL, MA – Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) hosted the first installment of her “Being The Change” discussion series on Tuesday, kicking off a series of conversations with leaders in the fight to end racial injustice. Trahan was joined by Congressional Black Caucus Chair, Congresswoman Karen Bass (CA-37) to talk about the… Read more »

LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 7120, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020. This transformative legislation will overhaul policing in America and begin to rebuild the trust between officers and the communities they serve.  “We’ve long encountered… Read more »