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Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to rescind the Obama Administration’s unilaterally-created program allowing potentially millions of unlawful immigrants to remain in the United States, the “Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents.” “Secretary Kelly made the right decision to end the Obama Administration’s unconstitutional executive amnesty program, which has already been struck down by the federal courts.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks during the House Judiciary Committee’s hearing on “Data Stored Abroad: Ensuring Lawful Access and Protecting Privacy in the Digital Era.” Chairman Goodlatte: Today’s hearing will examine various issues related to digital data, including international conflicts of law, storage and transmission practices, governme

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks during the House Judiciary Committee’s markup of the H.J.Res. 76, an interstate compact dealing with the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks during the House Judiciary Committee’s markup of the H.J.Res. 92, dealing with the Washington-area transit system.

Washington, D.C. – Today’s Full Committee markup has been delayed until 1:00 p.m.  Below is the House Judiciary Committee’s schedule for the remainder of the week. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 141:00 p.m.Full Committee MarkupH.J. Res.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks during the Constitution and Civil Justice Subcommittee hearing on "Lawsuit Abuse and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act". Chairman Goodlatte:

Washington, D.C. -- Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) welcomed Representative John Rutherford (R-Fla.) to the House Judiciary Committee. Chairman Goodlatte: “I am pleased to welcome John Rutherford to the House Judiciary Committee.  As a former law enforcement officer and Sheriff of Duval County, Florida, Congressman Rutherford brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Committee.  His expertise on our criminal justice system makes him particularly well suited to serve on the Judiciary Committee.  I look fo

Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., the House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing titled, “Data Stored Abroad: Ensuring Lawful Access and Privacy Protection in the Digital Era.” As the use of technology has spread around the world, international conflicts of law concerning law enforcement’s access to stored data outside of its respective country's borders have presented many challenges.