Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) clashed with Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) in a heated House exchange over sanctuary city policies and crimes committed by undocumented immigrants.
Lawler accused Democrats of ignoring victims like Sheridan Gorman and Laken Riley, allegedly killed by illegal immigrants, while highlighting other victims. "The same outrage you feel about Renee Goode and Alex Peretti, you should feel about Sheridan Gorman and Laken Riley," Lawler said.
Raskin attempted to respond, claiming he does feel outrage, but Lawler cut him off: "NO YOU DO NOT! Because if you did, you would NOT support sanctuary jurisdictions!"
The confrontation escalated with Raskin raising his voice, prompting Lawler to tell him he should be "absolutely ASHAMED" of policies he says contributed to preventable deaths.
The clash underscores the sharp partisan divide over immigration enforcement and local cooperation with federal authorities.
Lawler accused Democrats of ignoring victims like Sheridan Gorman and Laken Riley, allegedly killed by illegal immigrants, while highlighting other victims. "The same outrage you feel about Renee Goode and Alex Peretti, you should feel about Sheridan Gorman and Laken Riley," Lawler said.
Raskin attempted to respond, claiming he does feel outrage, but Lawler cut him off: "NO YOU DO NOT! Because if you did, you would NOT support sanctuary jurisdictions!"
The confrontation escalated with Raskin raising his voice, prompting Lawler to tell him he should be "absolutely ASHAMED" of policies he says contributed to preventable deaths.
The clash underscores the sharp partisan divide over immigration enforcement and local cooperation with federal authorities.