House Oversight Hearing Descends Into Shouting Match Between Comer and Pressley

Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Chairman James Comer clashed over procedural rights during a heated debate on sanctuary city policies.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) attempted to enter articles into the record showing data on crime rates among U.S.-born Americans compared to immigrants.
House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) denied her request for unanimous consent, leading to a tense exchange during the hearing.
Comer accused Pressley and other Democrats of using committee disruptions to gain media attention, a claim Pressley strongly rejected.
Pressley, identifying herself as a survivor of sexual violence, emphasized her procedural right to submit the documents, which Comer refused to recognize.
The hearing also featured testimony from Democratic mayors on sanctuary city policies and their responses to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement measures.