During a House Judiciary Committee hearing on immigration policies, Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican from New York, criticized Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin for his lack of sympathy towards American victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants. Lawler's remarks followed testimony from Jessica Gorman, the mother of a murder victim, who urged Congress to reform sanctuary policies. Lawler stated, 'They can save me their crocodile tears about they didn't like my words or they didn't like the fact that I spoke on policy as part of my introduction.' He accused House Democrats of being more empathetic towards individuals who died during protests against federal agents. The exchange escalated, with Raskin questioning Lawler's understanding of the Constitution and expressing concern for the victims of federal actions. Lawler emphasized that sanctuary policies contributed to the deaths of individuals like his constituent, Sheridan Gorman, and criticized Raskin for his stance on these policies.
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Lawler Criticizes Raskin During Immigration Hearing
Representative Mike Lawler confronted Representative Jamie Raskin during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on immigration, criticizing him for a perceived lack of empathy towards victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants. The discussion became heated as Lawler highlighted the impact of sanctuary policies on public safety, while Raskin defended his position on immigration enforcement.
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Lawler Criticizes Raskin During Immigration Hearing