Mayfield Statement on Roe Decision

Jun 24, 2022 | Mayfield

WAUKEGAN, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, issued a statement following the Supreme Court’s ruling which overturned Roe v. Wade. “This is an awful day for women everywhere. Women’s rights, indeed their very place as equal members of society, depends on...

Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Celebrates Confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

Apr 7, 2022 | Ammons, Buckner, Collins, Davis, Evans, Flowers, Ford, Gordon-Booth, Greenwood, Harper, Jones, Lilly, Mayfield, Meyers-Martin, Nichols, Slaughter, Smith, Tarver, Welch, West, Williams, J

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Upon the historic confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus released the following statement: “Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is one of the most impressive, qualified and fair-minded Supreme...

Mayfield Measure to Protect Immigrant Families Signed into Law

Aug 10, 2021 | Mayfield

WAUKEGAN, Ill. – A new law spearheaded by state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, will prohibit local governments from signing contracts with the federal government to detain immigrants and will institute protections for immigrants to ensure law enforcement personnel...

Mayfield Prioritizes Communities of Color and Working Families

May 31, 2021 | Mayfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, issued the following statement reflecting on the Illinois House of Representatives’ spring legislative session: “This year, we took two steps forward after taking a step back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The...