“The Red Line Extension project ensures more reliable, accessible public transit for Chicagoans while bolstering our economy. My Chicago-area delegation colleagues and I have long advocated for federal support for this project and I am thrilled to celebrate today’s groundbreaking.”

“"I'm relieved they are free," Durbin said on social media.”

“Durbin said, 'The Red Line Extension project ensures more reliable, accessible public transit for Chicagoans while bolstering our economy. My Chicago-area delegation colleagues and I have long advocated for federal support for this project and I am thrilled to celebrate today's groundbreaking.'”

“Durbin accused the Trump administration of misusing federal power, saying the president is “once again weaponizing the DOJ to carry out a sham investigation against a state that did not vote for him in the 2024 election.””

“I can save DOJ some time,” Durbin said in a statement. “Their investigators will find 36 Illinois school districts dedicated to providing their students with a good, well-rounded education.”

“Durbin said all the DOJ will find is these three dozen school districts are dedicated to providing their students with a good, well-rounded education.”

“He said this is another example of the weaponization of the DOJ and what's truly harming students is the Trump administration's dismantling of the Department of Education.”