— As a partial government shutdown takes effect, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) is calling out congressional Republicans for triggering this crisis by refusing to hold Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) accountable under President Donald Trump and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem: “I do not support a blank check for ICE,” said Rep. Sykes. “Congress has a responsibility to fund the government. We also have a responsibility to ensure that federal agenc… Continue Reading
U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted no on the SAVE America Act (H.R. 7296), warning it would make it harder for eligible Americans to register and vote, especially women and seniors. The bill would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register, impose stricter photo ID rules, and limit how voters can update their registration. Many would have to register or make changes in person at county boards of elections. Ohio has only one per county. Rep. Sykes, vice chair of the Democratic Wo… Continue Reading
Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted for H.J. Res. 72 to terminate President Trump’s national emergency declaration used to impose sweeping tariffs on Canada. The resolution would block the president’s order imposing tariffs on most Canadian imports under a claimed national emergency. “Canada is one of our closest allies and one of Ohio’s largest trading partners,” said Rep. Sykes. “These tariffs act like a national sales tax on American families and create uncertainty for bus… Continue Reading
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - 46 people became U.S. citizens today during a naturalization ceremony at the Akron Public Library hosted by Congresswoman Emilia Sykes. Friends and family waved American flags in celebration as their loved ones took the oath of citizenship and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Among the new citizens was Jesus Soto, whose journey to this moment took 37 years. Soto came to the United States from Mexico at 4 years old, brought by a mother searching for a better life. “Back i… Continue Reading
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a controversial resolution requiring the U.S. Department of Justice to release its unredacted files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associates within 30 days, in a 427 to 1 vote. All House members from Ohio supported the measure except for Salem Republican Mike Rulli, who was one of five Congress members who missed the vote. Rulli backed the bill but missed the vote because he was “dealing with a family emergency back home,” a spokes… Continue Reading
I will never forget the moment he pulled the gun, pointed it at my chest, and told me I was going to die. Lying there, bleeding, I wondered if that would be my final night on earth. That moment changed everything. My name is Diona Clark. I am a survivor of domestic violence. Since that night, I have worked to rebuild my life, and I have tried to use my story to help others know they are not alone. One thing I have learned is that no survivor should have to face abuse in silence. There are orga… Continue Reading
February 16, 2026