Judy Chu, U.S. Congresswoman representing California’s 28th district since 2009, marked the anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act and commented on recent political developments in a series of posts on her official Twitter account.
On May 6, 2026, Chu reflected on the legacy of discriminatory immigration laws, stating, “Today marks 144 years since the Chinese Exclusion Act enshrined discrimination into the law, denying Chinese immigrants the right to become citizens. My own grandfather was considered a 2nd class citizen because of this xenophobic legislation. That’s why, in 2012, I introduced a https://t.co/T76IPmxedB”.
Later that day, she addressed concerns over free speech and government oversight under former President Trump: “Today, I joined @RepFriedmanCA and @RepLouCorrea to say NO to Trump’s authoritarian crackdown on our constitutional right to free speech. Trump and his FCC are weaponizing the federal government to silence his critics in the media. It’s unacceptable, and we all must stand up and https://t.co/K9U1vOhEM6”.
On May 7, Chu expressed appreciation for public servants and reiterated her opposition to policies associated with Trump: “To all of our dedicated public servants: you are the backbone of the services we depend on, and we are grateful for your work to keep our food safe, our Veterans cared for, and our communities running. As a member of the @Labor_Caucus, I will keep fighting back against Trump’s”.
Chu has served as a member of Congress since succeeding Hilda Solis in 2009 and previously held office in the California State Assembly from 2001 to 2006. She was born in Los Angeles in 1953 and resides in Monterey Park. Chu graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1974.
