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Capitol Hill Clash: Lawmakers Debate Sanctuary State Policies

6/13/2025

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Tensions flared during a Capitol Hill hearing as Rep. James Comer slammed sanctuary states like Illinois and New York for hindering federal immigration efforts. In a dramatic exchange, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused Rep. Gary Palmer of intimidating witnesses. Governors Hochul, Pritzker, and Walz stood firm, defending their policies against federal overreach amid rising protests against ICE.

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Tensions flared during a Capitol Hill hearing as Rep. James Comer slammed sanctuary states like Illinois and New York for hindering federal immigration efforts. In a dramatic exchange, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused Rep. Gary Palmer of intimidating witnesses. Governors Hochul, Pritzker, and Walz stood firm, defending their policies against federal overreach amid rising protests against ICE.