Deborah K. Ross
Representative for North Carolina · Democratic · United States
“Under this administration, thousands of other law-abiding immigrants just like her are being held in detention facilities, often without access to proper medical care and humane living conditions. It is wrong to use the American taxpayers' dollars to detain people like Ms. Vasamsetty.”
House of Representatives3 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the release of Venkata Vasamsetty from ICE custody. Ms. Vasamsetty is a Wake County substitute teacher, a mother, and a grandmother of U.S. citizens, who has lived in this country legally for 27 years with no criminal record. Last month, ICE arrested her and wrongfully detained her.”
House of Representatives3 September 2026Source ↗
“She was a champion of the arts, history, and education, helping strengthen organizations, including the North Carolina Museum of Art and the North Carolina Historical Commission. Julia was often called a professional volunteer, but her impact went far beyond that title. To many, Julia was the embodiment of grace and service.”
House of Representatives14 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Julia Daniels, a remarkable North Carolinian whose generosity, leadership, and love for our State touched countless lives. Born in New Bern and raised in Raleigh, Julia dedicated herself to preserving and enriching North Carolina's culture and civic institutions.”
House of Representatives14 July 2026Source ↗
“have engaged in recent attempts to intimidate judges--for example, suggesting political bias in the judge's adverse rulings without a credible basis for such allegations'', and that ``intemperance in their statements when it comes to judges may prompt dangerous reactions by others''.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking member for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, Article III of our Constitution vests judicial power of the United States in the Supreme Court and lower courts. The Constitution says that this power extends to all cases arising under the Constitution or laws passed by Congress.”
House of Representatives8 April 2025Source ↗
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“Under this administration, thousands of other law-abiding immigrants just like her are being held in detention facilities, often without access to proper medical care and humane living conditions. It is wrong to use the American taxpayers' dollars to detain people like Ms. Vasamsetty. We must continue to speak out against ICE's cruel and unlawful actions. We cannot allow this administration to continue detaining our neighbors and terrorizing our communities. ____________________”
House of Representatives3 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the release of Venkata Vasamsetty from ICE custody. Ms. Vasamsetty is a Wake County substitute teacher, a mother, and a grandmother of U.S. citizens, who has lived in this country legally for 27 years with no criminal record. Last month, ICE arrested her and wrongfully detained her. By every measure, she is an asset to our community and poses no threat.”
House of Representatives3 September 2026Source ↗
“She was a champion of the arts, history, and education, helping strengthen organizations, including the North Carolina Museum of Art and the North Carolina Historical Commission. Julia was often called a professional volunteer, but her impact went far beyond that title. To many, Julia was the embodiment of grace and service. She opened her heart to causes she believed in, inspiring generations through her kindness and civic spirit. As we mourn her passing, we also celebrate an exceptional life and a legacy that will endure across North Carolina for generations to come. ____________________”
House of Representatives14 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Julia Daniels, a remarkable North Carolinian whose generosity, leadership, and love for our State touched countless lives. Born in New Bern and raised in Raleigh, Julia dedicated herself to preserving and enriching North Carolina's culture and civic institutions.”
House of Representatives14 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. Announcement by the Speaker Pro Tempore”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“have engaged in recent attempts to intimidate judges--for example, suggesting political bias in the judge's adverse rulings without a credible basis for such allegations'', and that ``intemperance in their statements when it comes to judges may prompt dangerous reactions by others''. (7) The American Bar Association has condemned these attacks, warning that such rhetoric ``threatens the very fabric of our democracy--judicial independence and the rule of law'', and further noting that high-ranking government officials have ``made repeated calls for the impeachment of judges who issue opinions with which the government does not agree'', turning partisan grievance into dangerous attempts to undermine the courts.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I have a motion to recommit at the desk.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“Bomb threats, harassing calls, and swatting all send the same terrifying message: We know where you and your family live, and you better get out of the President's way. President Trump's attacks on the judiciary are clear violations of his oath of office to protect and defend the Constitution. Mr. Speaker, threats to judges and their families simply cannot be tolerated, and Members of this body have a profound responsibility to speak with one voice to condemn these reprehensible tactics. I implore my Republican colleagues to set politics aside and do the right thing. For this reason, at the appropriate time, I will offer a motion to recommit this bill back to committee. If the House rules permitted, I would have offered the motion with important amendments to this bill.”
House of Representatives8 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking member for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, Article III of our Constitution vests judicial power of the United States in the Supreme Court and lower courts. The Constitution says that this power extends to all cases arising under the Constitution or laws passed by Congress. This is a bedrock principle of American democracy, and it is not up for debate. Yet, now that the courts are blocking his unconstitutional and unlawful actions, Donald Trump wants to claim the power for himself and his administration. Trump does not subscribe to the principle of judicial review, and he doesn't believe in the sanctity of the Constitution. He cares only about himself and getting his own way. Mr. Speaker, Trump and his followers are threatening judges with impeachment and far worse.”
House of Representatives8 April 2025Source ↗
“Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to President Trump's attempt to dramatically reduce NIH grant funding for research institutions, including those in my home State of North Carolina. Immediately after Trump implemented these extreme funding cuts over the weekend, my staff and I heard directly from universities and researchers in The Triangle about how devastating this decision would be.”
House of Representatives12 February 2025Source ↗
“Madam Speaker, I rise with grave concern about reports that President Trump is scheming to eliminate the Department of Education and similar concerns about legislation that has been introduced to do just that. This move would be detrimental for Wake County students and public school students around the country.”
House of Representatives6 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, yesterday we marked 52 years since the Supreme Court issued its landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade. We should be celebrating 52 years of reproductive freedom. Instead, nearly 3 years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, we live in a very different America.”
House of Representatives23 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with grave concern about the effort in North Carolina to overturn the will of the voters of our State. In November, Justice Allison Riggs won the election to retain her seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court. Her victory was confirmed by two separate recounts, but her opponent refuses to concede.”
House of Representatives15 January 2025Source ↗