Maryland Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin has been elected as Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee for the 119th Congress. The vote by the House Democratic Caucus was unanimous after he received the endorsement of the Steering and Policy Committee. Raskin says he’s honored that his colleagues have placed their faith in him and he’s ready to mobilize members of the Judiciary Committee to “defend American freedom, democratic institutions and the rule of law.” Raskin says the assignment is to “stand in the breach to advance the legislation, amendments and arguments that will block a further descent into MAGA chaos.”