U.S. Congressman Joseph Morelle, who represents New York’s 25th district, posted a series of tweets on January 22, 2026, addressing both his engagement with the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community and his opposition to recent federal immigration enforcement actions.
In one tweet from earlier in the day, Morelle wrote: “It was an honor to welcome @RITNTID President Caroline Solomon to Washington today! I look forward to working with Dr. Solomon and the entire NTID team to support our vibrant Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing communities.” (January 22, 2026)
Later that evening, Morelle criticized the Trump administration’s immigration policies. He stated: “The immoral and cruel actions being ordered by President Trump and Secretary Noem and carried out by ICE agents are unacceptable. I voted ‘NO’ on a funding bill that will further enable this Administration’s campaign of fear and intimidation.” (January 22, 2026)
In a subsequent post on the same date, he addressed a specific incident involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): “ICE’s detainment of a five-year-old boy in Minnesota is a disgrace. This insanity needs to stop. Today I voted against further enabling this administration’s campaign of fear and intimidation.” (January 22, 2026)
Joseph Morelle has represented New York’s 25th district in Congress since replacing Louise Slaughter in 2018. Prior to his tenure in Congress, he served in the New York State Assembly from 1991 to 2018. Born in Utica, New York in 1957, Morelle currently resides in Irondequoit and graduated from the State University of New York at Geneseo with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1986.
