Education

“This push to muzzle silent protest is a gross violation of our Constitution, FIU's own rules and sets a dangerous precedent,” said Wasserman Schultz. “I'm hopeful that by rescinding these forced-confession punishments FIU can restore its reputation for rigorous speech and debate.” Read more »

“Drowning and related injuries are a significant threat to the safety and health of our children,” Wasserman Schultz said. Swim lessons “are our best tool in this fight,” she said. Read more »

The congresswoman said she was not allowed to speak to the detainees and only saw them behind a glass. They called to her, she said, crying for their “human rights.” “They looked shriveled and miserable,” she said. “You wouldn’t wish these conditions on anyone you love, or really on anyone at all. It is inhumane. It is unacceptable.” Read more »

“This callous ruling will have devastating implications for 1.3 million TPS recipients who have been targeted by Trump despite abiding by the law and contributing to Florida's economy," she said in a statement. "The Court selectively ignored Trump's open racism against Haitians to imply that race was not a factor in this case. We all know better." Read more »

I’m proud to have long represented one of the nation’s most diverse Caribbean and Latin American diasporas, whose stories and struggles shape my commitment to democracy and justice abroad and at home. I will seize this opportunity to continue to champion human rights, lift the voices of those suffering under violent repression, and fight Trump's self-serving, America-last foreign policy. Read more »

“I’m beyond thrilled to announce that I was able to secure more than $1 million in federal funding for NSU to purchase equipment to learn how to better treat brain cancer,” said Wasserman Schultz. “Thankfully, NSU’s amazing researchers are working on solving this problem that’s plagued patients and doctors for decades. NSU’s team will use the federal funds I secured to target brain tumors with precision, while leaving healthy tissue unharmed.” Read more »

“I’m beyond thrilled to announce that I was able to secure more than $1 million in federal funding for FAU to purchase Focused Ultrasound Technology for their new NeuroInnovate Center. Whether it’s from personal experience, or through a friend or family member, so many of us are touched by chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, brain cancers, or addiction. But armed with science, we are not defenseless against them, and the focused ultrasound technology at this NeuroInnovate Center will be one of the powerful weapons in our fight,” said Wasserman Schultz. “Funding research and advances like this are always difficult, yet the threats to that work, at the federal level, are the worst they’ve ever been in my lifetime. And all my years on the House Appropriations Committee have taught me how to ensure the work of the greater good can be, and should be, done right here at home.” Read more »

"Life is simply too unaffordable, and the American dream is slipping further out of reach for far too many of our families,” said Wasserman Schultz. “South Florida families are desperate for real solutions. That’s what this Affordability Agenda offers. It’s a strategy to quickly lower the costs, from groceries and health care to housing and electric bills. It renews the promise of affordability and the American dream.” Read more »

"I would never, ever, ever change my hair now," she said. "It's not the most consequential issue, but how you look — and especially growing up and being teased about it — it certainly matters." Read more »

“The bigger picture here is the war Trump has declared on any efforts we make to ensure everyone in this nation can be successful and included in the American dream,” said Wasserman Schultz. “As part of that, just last month, the Trump Administration’s Department of Education forced Broward schools to end their highly successful Latinos in Action program by threatening to withhold millions of dollars in magnet school funding from the district, which have no connection to Latinos in Action, and likely isn’t even legal.” Read more »