Yvette Clarke — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in New York, 2026

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke has condemned Trump's immigration policies, including a visa ban impacting 75 countries, which she stated would separate families and hinder the American Dream. She introduced the Melt ICE Act to defund the Department of Homeland Security's ability to detain or monitor immigrants, aiming to redirect funds to support communities. Clarke also advocates for the abolishment of ICE and co-sponsored H.R.1013, the ICE and CBP Body Camera Accountability Act, to address mistreatment and abuse.

“Long before he retook office, we knew Donald Trump’s war against immigrants would never be limited to his sadistic obsession with certain undocumented people. Secretary Rubio’s recent announcement that immigrant visas for 75 countries, most of which are majority populated by persons of color, is just another chapter in the Trump Administration’s long crusade of xenophobic cruelty against the most vulnerable people in the world. [...] Time and time again, this White House tries to masquerade its prejudices as policy and pretend that its actions are in the legitimate interests of Americans’ needs. As if an administration that slashes public benefit assistance at every opportunity truly cares about the hunger and economic stability of the American people. As if an administration that habitually breaks the law to inflict maximum harm on our immigrant neighbors could ever have a motive centered in anything but nationalist hysteria." - Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, January 17, 2026.”

Yvette Clarke supports Medicare for All and affordable healthcare, advocating that access to healthcare should be a right for all Americans. She voted in favor of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act and opposed efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Clarke has introduced a resolution to establish Black Women’s Health Week and earned high ratings from Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice America for her votes against abortion restrictions.

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke has consistently supported environmental protection, earning a 100% score in 2025 and a 96% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters. She condemned the repeal of the endangerment finding and the passage of the SAVE Act. Furthermore, she celebrated the passage of her legislation, the Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act.

Yvette Clarke is pro-choice and has voted against legislation restricting abortion rights. She received high ratings from organizations such as NARAL Pro-Choice America and Planned Parenthood for her votes, including against the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act of 2011. She co-chairs the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls, advocating for comprehensive reproductive justice policy and maternal health equity.

Yvette Clarke opposed H.R. 8369, the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, in 2024, aligning with Foreign Policy for America's positive score for opposition to the bill, which sought to bypass existing laws for arms transfers. Conversely, she supported H.R. 8035, the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, providing substantial security assistance to Ukraine. Additionally, Clarke supported H.R. 185 to terminate COVID-19 vaccination requirements for foreign travelers.

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