Sanctuary Hearing Erupts

Lawler and Raskin clash in a fiery House hearing over sanctuary policies.

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2 of 7 articles on this topic (29%) were written by left-leaning sources.

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5 of 7 articles on this topic (71%) were written by right-leaning sources.

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A House Judiciary Committee hearing on sanctuary policies erupted Tuesday into a shouting match between Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md. Lawler, appearing to introduce a witness, accused Democrats of ignoring victims of crimes tied to illegal immigration, while Raskin pressed him to condemn other politically charged killings and told him to “get the hell out.” The exchange escalated as Lawler called Raskin an “absolute disgrace” and said he “should be ashamed,” turning the immigration hearing into a partisan confrontation over blame, public safety and federal enforcement.

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Several accounts emphasized testimony from “Angel families,” including Jessica Gorman, whose 18-year-old daughter Sheridan Gorman was killed in March. Conservative coverage framed the hearing as evidence that sanctuary city policies and border enforcement failures have endangered Americans while Democrats deflected responsibility.