Far-left congresswoman Presley TOSSED out of committee hearing
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During a recent House Oversight Committee hearing on sanctuary city policies, a heated exchange occurred between Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY). The confrontation arose as Pressley attempted to introduce an article into the official record through unanimous consent. While reading an excerpt stating that "data from Texas shows that US-born Americans commit more rape and murder than immigrants," Comer interrupted her, leading to a verbal clash.
As tensions escalated, Comer accused Pressley of attempting to create a spectacle rather than engage in a substantive policy discussion. He dismissed her request, arguing that the focus of the hearing was on the dangers posed by sanctuary city policies and how these policies prevent law enforcement from detaining and deporting violent criminals. Comer pushed back on Pressley’s attempt to shift the narrative, noting that the issue at hand was not a general comparison of crime rates but rather the specific failures of sanctuary policies that allow known offenders to evade federal immigration enforcement.
Pressley, clearly frustrated, continued pushing for her article to be entered into the record, insisting that the portrayal of undocumented immigrants as a public safety threat was misleading. Comer, however, was firm in his stance, arguing that sanctuary cities have repeatedly released violent offenders who went on to commit serious crimes that could have been prevented had local authorities cooperated with federal immigration officials. This refusal to comply with ICE detainers, he argued, has directly resulted in unnecessary violence, including cases of sexual assault, murder, and gang-related activity that could have been avoided if local law enforcement had followed federal immigration protocols.
The exchange became more heated as both lawmakers began speaking over each other, leading Comer to cut off Pressley’s microphone and move on to the next speaker. Pressley, visibly upset, accused Comer of silencing her and refusing to acknowledge the role systemic racism plays in law enforcement policies. Comer responded by calling her actions a calculated attempt to provoke a reaction for media attention rather than a sincere effort to engage in the policy debate.
The clash underscored the broader partisan divide over immigration enforcement, crime, and the responsibilities of local governments. Conservatives argue that sanctuary city policies have directly led to the release of criminals who should have been deported, posing an unnecessary risk to public safety. On the other hand, progressives like Pressley maintain that the criminal justice system disproportionately targets immigrants and minorities, and that sanctuary policies are necessary to prevent racial profiling and discrimination.
This confrontation is just the latest example of how sanctuary cities remain a deeply divisive issue, with strong emotions on both sides and no clear resolution in sight. While Pressley sought to shift the focus to broader crime statistics, Comer and his Republican colleagues remained firm in their stance that sanctuary policies undermine the rule of law, endanger communities, and prioritize political ideology over public safety. apnews.com+3BinNews+3YouTube+3apnews.com+3Yahoo+3BinNews+3
Comer accused Pressley of attempting to be removed from the hearing for media attention, stating, "This trend of you all trying to get thrown out of committees so you can get on MSNBC is going to end; we're not going to put up with it." Pressley, emphasizing her personal experience as a survivor of sexual violence, insisted on her right to enter the article into the record. The dispute continued with both representatives speaking over each other, culminating in Comer moving on to the next speaker without formally acknowledging Pressley's request. apnews.com+2BinNews+2politico.com+2
A spokesperson for Pressley later defended her actions, asserting that she was "exercising her right under committee rules to introduce articles into the record." The spokesperson criticized the rhetoric used by some Republicans during the hearing, labeling it as "harmful and false" towards immigrant families. They also highlighted Boston's status as "the safest major city in America" and praised its "vibrant and diverse community." BinNews
This incident underscores the heightened tensions surrounding immigration policies and sanctuary cities, reflecting the deep partisan divides within the committee and the broader legislative body.
Far-left congresswoman TOSSED out of committee hearing
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