Sean Casten U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 6th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Sean Casten U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 6th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Sean Casten, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois’ 6th district since 2019, has been vocal on social media about various pressing issues. On January 24 and 25, 2025, he addressed topics ranging from climate change to immigration policies.
On January 24, Rep. Casten highlighted the alarming climate situation by stating that "2024 was the hottest year on record, and climate-related disasters resulted in economic losses of more than $180 billion." He emphasized the urgency of taking action to prevent such catastrophic events.
Later that day, he criticized certain immigration enforcement actions by expressing his disapproval of ICE's presence at educational institutions. He remarked that "It is sickening, unnecessary, and harmful for ICE to show up at an elementary school." He further condemned former President Donald Trump for endangering children with these actions.
On January 25, Rep. Casten shared a statement from Chicago Public Schools and promised further updates as more information becomes available. He noted that "Chicago Public Schools has issued the following statement... I'll provide more information as it is made available."
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