North Coast California News

Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D., representing California's 25th district since 2013, has recently addressed several pressing issues through a series of tweets. Known for his background in emergency medicine and his commitment to public health and immigration reform, Congressman Ruiz shared his thoughts on the challenges faced by law enforcement and the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services.

On February 6, 2025, Congressman Ruiz expressed concerns about the difficulties police face in encouraging residents to report crimes due to current immigration policies. He emphasized the need for "a bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform law that secures our borders, stabilizes our workforce, improves the economy, lowers costs, and creates a fair pathway to citizenship." The full statement can be found here.

Later that day at 5 PM ET, he invited the public to join him and other members of Congress in urging the Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services. He provided a link for viewers to watch the livestream of this event. More details are available here.

Continuing on February 7, 2025, Congressman Ruiz criticized RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance as detrimental to public health efforts. He stated that these beliefs "create doubt in our most effective public health interventions," which could endanger millions of lives. As an emergency physician himself, he reiterated his commitment to prioritizing health and safety while leading over a dozen colleagues against RFK Jr.'s nomination. Further information is accessible here.