Jayapal tells murder victims’ parents Congress has other things to do

Published July 1, 2026 5:02pm ET



Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) told the parents of children murdered by illegal immigrants that Congress has other things to do.

“Unfortunately, this hearing is the fourth time in this committee that we’ve had a hearing on sanctuary cities, the fourth time … There’s many other things that we could be doing other than this,” Jayapal said during a House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity and Security hearing on Tuesday.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.