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June 20, 2018 - More than 70 House Democrats held an event on the steps of the Capitol to call for passage of the Keep Families Together Act, H.R. 6135 (+).  The measure, introduced by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) has the backing of more than 190 Democratic House members.  Earlier in the day Democratic members and advocates rallied in the House Triangle against the Trump administration's family separation policy.  Later in the afternoon President Trump signed an executive order "Affording Congress the Opportunity to Address Family Separation (+)."
Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY).
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
Wendy Young, president of KIND (Kids in Need of Defense).
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA).
Rep. Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL).
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA).
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA).
Pelosi fielded a couple of questions after the event.
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