Source: Fox News
Summary
Jessica Gorman, the mother of 18-year-old college freshman Sheridan Gorman who was killed by an illegal immigrant in March, testified before a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on sanctuary policies. Gorman accused sanctuary city leaders and politicians of failing to protect her child and asked lawmakers to explain why “people here illegally matter more” than American citizens. The hearing focused on whether jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities are putting Americans at risk.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Jessica Gorman’s emotional testimony before the House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on sanctuary policies was a performance of grief and frustration. She challenged lawmakers to explain why sanctuary policies matter more than her daughter’s life. The hearing was a ritual of political posturing, with Republicans arguing that sanctuary policies put Americans at risk and Democrats pushing back that such policies preserve trust between immigrant communities and local law enforcement. The exchange was a familiar routine, with each side playing their expected roles.
