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The officials said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have repeatedly escalated their response to protesters, deploying tear gas, pepper rounds, and rubber bullets, and in some cases pointing firearms at demonstrators and members of the press. #broadview

Khanna praised Peters’ record in Springfield, highlighting his efforts to reform the state’s criminal justice system and challenge corporate interests. #endorsements

“Robert Peters has been a rock solid ally of ours and of organized labor during his time as a State Senator,” said Jim Gardiner, President of the Iron Workers District Council of Chicago and Vicinity. #endorse

“This is grassroots energy we will need as we build a big, broad coalition to take on Donald Trump and his wrecking crew in Congress. We are fired up and feeling the momentum.” #congress

“We need to stand with our public sector and all unions and fight back against attacks on workers’ rights.” #congress

State Senator Peters announced his candidacy for the 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday, after incumbent Rep. Robin Kelly launched her campaign for U.S. Senate. #endorsement

Peters, a South Side native, was a community organizer before becoming a state senator, where he has led efforts for criminal justice reform and workers’ rights. #campaign

Task Force membership will include representatives from county, municipal, and township governments, non-municipal taxing districts, and affordable housing groups from across Cook County. #propertytaxes

State Senator Robert Peters endorses Pat Dowell for Illinois Secretary of State, Together They Address Need to Protect Voter Rights (Chicago, IL) - State Senator Robert Peters today announced his support for Alderman Pat Dowell’s candidacy for Illinois Secretary of State.

Peters: 'Formerly incarcerated people need to have an opportunity to reintegrate into society' (Chicago, IL) - Legislation that requires the Illinois Department of Corrections to provide people scheduled to be freed from prison with information in an effort to curb recidivism awaits the signature of Gov. J.B. Pritzker.