News & Press
Yassamin is constantly championing housing affordability, climate action, reproductive freedom, worker’s rights, and education — with proven results.
Read below to find out what Yassamin has been up to recently.
NEWS
Arizona Luminaria: Q&A: Rep. Yassamin Ansari on Eloy detention center, El Salvador and the new travel ban
Arizona’s District 3 representative says “we need to reimagine” immigration politics
Arizona Republic: Rep. Yassamin Ansari accuses Republican committee chair of ‘corruption’ over stock trades
An Arizona congresswoman took aim at the Republican chair of the House Natural Resources Committee for trading shares of companies in industries regulated by the committee he leads.
Migrant Insider: Ansari Leads the Most Immigrant-Diverse Office in Congress
A majority-immigrant senior staff sets a new standard for representation in Washington.
Newsweek: Rep. Yassamin Ansari: My Family Immigrated From Iran—Another ‘Muslim Ban’ Would Hurt America
Like many in Arizona’s Third Congressional District, I am the proud daughter of immigrant parents who came to the United States seeking a better life.
Phoenix New Times: Ansari virtual town hall on dealing with ICE draws 14,000 people
Speakers on the call, who offered tips for dealing with immigration authorities, did not expect such a huge turnout.
Forbes: Women To Watch In The 119th U.S. Congress Freshman Class
In the House, Yassamin Ansari, a Democratic representative from Arizona’s 3rd district, had already solidified her rising star status when she was voted the House Democrats’ freshman class president.
Press
Ansari Announces “Accountability Summer” Town Halls in Republican-held Districts
Rep. Ansari is hosting events in Congressman Schweikert, Crane, and Ciscomani’s Districts. All three expressed displeasure with the final bill before folding and voting yes.
Representative Elect Yassamin Ansari Elected as Democratic Freshman Class President
Congresswoman Elect Yassamin Ansari was elected as Democratic Freshman Class President.
Yassamin Ansari’s Statement on Donald Trump’s Victory
I am devastated by the outcome of the election and deeply fearful of what the consequences of another Trump presidency will look like.
Yassamin Ansari’s Statement on Arizona’s Victory for Reproductive Rights
Tonight’s vote empowers Arizonans to make their own decisions about their bodies and will save the lives of countless women.
Yassamin Ansari Wins in Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District
The race for Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District was called in favor of Democrat Yassamin Ansari.
Mayor Kate Gallego Endorses Yassamin Ansari for Congress
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced her support for Yassamin Ansari in the race for Arizona’s Third Congressional District.
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