WASHINGTON (AP) — Illinois Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez will announce he is retiring and won’t seek re-election next year.
The 13-term lawmaker from Chicago has been a leader in his party’s efforts to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws. His decision was confirmed by a Washington Democrat on condition of anonymity because the congressman had yet to announce his decision.
Gutierrez, 63, is a leading member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. He’s pushed for federal aid to help rebuild storm-battered Puerto Rico. His parents came from Puerto Rico before moving to Chicago in the 1950s.
The congressman has also clashed repeatedly with President Donald Trump. He’s among a small handful of House Democrats who have signed onto a largely symbolic effort to impeach him.
Rather abrupt. What’s behind it?
Presidential run?
Luis Gutierrez is one of the good guys in the House. I’m sorry to see him go.
He’s gonna challenge Rahm Emmanuel for Mayor of Chicago in 2019!
Is that an educated surmise or is there actual ‘stuff’ going on in Chicago?