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Mike Lawler, Jamie Raskin get into shouting match at sanctuary cities hearing
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- Link copied by Finya Swai - 06/30/26 5:01 PM ET Link copied NOW PLAYING A House hearing on sanctuary city policies erupted into a chaos on Tuesday after a screaming match over immigration policies between Rep.
- He was promptly interrupted by committee members who said he was only meant to introduce his witness, not make a political statement.
- As committee members attempted to establish order, Lawler continued to bash Democrats and the Biden administration for its failure to act, arguing that it was necessary to introduce the witness, Gorman s mother.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Link copied by Finya Swai - 06/30/26 5:01 PM ET Link copied NOW PLAYING A House hearing on sanctuary city policies erupted into a chaos on Tuesday after a screaming match over immigration policies between Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.).
The confrontation broke out after Lawler, who appeared before the panel to introduce a witness, began his statement by condemning sanctuary city policies, saying places like New York and Chicago blatantly disregard existing law and provide safe harbor to criminals.
He was promptly interrupted by committee members who said he was only meant to introduce his witness, not make a political statement.
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