Sanctuary Cities

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Sanctuary Cities

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Lawler clashes with Democrats at sanctuary policies hearing over murder case

Jul 1, 2026

The segment covers a June 30, 2026 House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on sanctuary policies featuring testimony from Jessica Gorman, mother of murder victim Sheridan Gorman. It shows heated exchanges as Rep. Mike Lawler attempted to introduce her, with interruptions from Democrats including Reps. Raskin and Jayapal over the scope of his remarks. Lawler criticizes sanctuary jurisdictions and Biden-era border policies for enabling criminal releases. The second part addresses congressional options to ban sanctuary cities and enforce cooperation between local and federal officials on detainers.

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C-SPAN Clip Shows Partisan Clash Over Sanctuary City Policies

Jun 30, 2026

The C-SPAN clip captures a contentious moment during a House committee hearing on sanctuary city policies. Republican Rep. Mike Lawler introduces a constituent and highlights consequences of such policies, referencing victims including Laken Riley, Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and others from angel families. A Democratic member responds with accusations of rule-breaking, lack of understanding of the Constitution, and insufficient outrage over specific cases, citing a New York Times op-ed. The chairman repeatedly calls for order amid shouting and points of order. The second paragraph notes sourcing from live floor statements by named members, with references to committee agreements on introductions and prior hearings on the topic.

▶ Source: C-SPAN

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