Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who represents Florida’s 20th district in the U.S. Congress, has recently voiced her concerns on social media regarding legislative issues and immigration policies. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she is a graduate of Howard University and St. Thomas University School of Law. Since replacing Alcee Hastings in 2022, she has been an active advocate for immigrant rights.
On July 6, 2025, Cherfilus-McCormick expressed her disapproval of what she referred to as the “Big Ugly Bill” during an appearance on MSNBC. She criticized the bill by stating “This Big Ugly Bill won’t be remembered for what it builds—but for what it destroys.” She highlighted that the legislation would impose burdensome requirements on families to reverify their status every six months without additional funding support, resulting in “Delays. Denials. Devastation.”
Later that day, Cherfilus-McCormick stood with immigrant families and advocates to demand substantial reforms. In a tweet posted at 03:42:13 UTC on July 6th, she shared her personal connection to the cause by mentioning her heritage as the daughter of Haitian immigrants: “As the proud daughter of Haitian immigrants, I know the strength and sacrifice our communities bring to this country.” She emphasized unity and courage among those gathered.
The following day, on July 6th at 21:56:31 UTC, Cherfilus-McCormick commemorated individuals who have died while in ICE custody or suffered under current immigration policies. Standing outside Broward Transitional Center with immigrant families and advocates, she honored Marie Ange Blaise’s memory—a victim whose death last year exemplifies systemic issues within immigration enforcement agencies—by tweeting “to honor the memory of Marie Ange Blaise—and the many others who have died in ICE custody or suffered under a broken immigration system.”
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick continues to use her platform as a congresswoman to address pressing matters related to immigration reform while advocating for affected communities.
