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WASHINGTON, DC – Today marks the 51st anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act. The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder invalidated a key component in the Voting Rights Act, which protects voters from discrimination. Since that decision, advocates for the Voting Rights Act have called on Republicans in Congress to allow a vote on bipartisan legislation to restore key provisions of this important law.
CHARLOTTE, NC — Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released a statement regarding the updated deportation status of Pedro Salmeron, North Carolina youth and ICE Detainee.
CHARLOTTE, NC — Congresswoman Alma S. Adams released a statement following the federal appeals court ruling on North Carolina’s voter identification law:
CHARLOTTE, NC — Congresswoman Alma S. Adams released a statement regarding the deportation status of Pedro Salmeron, North Carolina youth and ICE Detainee.
“Since learning that Pedro Salmeron's deportation appeal was denied; my staff has been in contact with ICE and DHS officials. We have been steadfast in our advocacy of Pedro’s case and his release. We will continue to monitor this situation and do everything that our office is allowed to do pursuant to the law to help Pedro.
Charlotte, NC — Yesterday, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) hosted a Safer12th community forum to address gun violence and community policing in Winston-Salem, NC. With over one-hundred attendees and participation from elected officials at the state and local levels, Congresswoman Adams thought the Safer12th event was a huge success.
CHARLOTTE, NC — Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after the NBA’s announcement to pull the All-Star events from Charlotte, NC:
WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after announcement of the passing of Congressman K. Mark Takai (HI-1):
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman David Price (NC-04), Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), and Congressman G. K.
Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Alma S. Adams (NC-12 released the following statement after the shooting deaths of three officers in Baton Rouge, LA:
Charlotte, NC— Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) joined the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus and other members of Congress to remember the 49 victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting on its one-month anniversary.
Rep. Adams paid special homage to the memory of one of North Carolina victims, Shane Evan Tomlinson, by holding his picture during the vigil atop the U.S. Capitol steps. Following the day of remembrance, Congresswoman Adams had this to say: