‘Had they followed fed law my daughter…’: Heartbroken Mom rips into sanctuary cities’ jurisdiction

Emotional testimony dominated a House Judiciary Committee hearing on sanctuary city policies as family members of crime victims sharply criticized Democratic lawmakers and local officials over immigration enforcement. Witnesses argued that stricter adherence to federal immigration law could have prevented the deaths of their loved ones, while accusing sanctuary jurisdictions of failing to cooperate with federal authorities. During the hearing, grieving parents challenged Democrats over what they described as the consequences of the Biden administration's immigration policies, calling for stronger border security, enforcement of federal law, and greater accountability from sanctuary cities. The hearing featured heated exchanges over public safety, illegal immigration, deportation policies, and local cooperation with federal agencies.