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Congressional Hearing Reveals Emotional Toll of Deportation Policies

10/26/2025

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Jayapal Critiques Deportation

A congressional hearing in Chicago highlighted the emotional toll of U.S. President Donald Trump’s deportation policies.
Genesis, 19, testified that she struggles caring for her special needs sister after their mother was detained.
U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal criticized the administration for racial profiling, saying it affects citizens and long-term residents.
Rev. David Black testified that federal agents injured him during protests.
Black urged state officials to hold ICE accountable.

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Jayapal Critiques Deportation

A congressional hearing in Chicago highlighted the emotional toll of U.S. President Donald Trump’s deportation policies.
Genesis, 19, testified that she struggles caring for her special needs sister after their mother was detained.
U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal criticized the administration for racial profiling, saying it affects citizens and long-term residents.
Rev. David Black testified that federal agents injured him during protests.
Black urged state officials to hold ICE accountable.

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