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News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
This information should have been released under the Biden administration: Dem Rep. Jayapal on Eps
This information should have been released under the Biden administration: Dem Rep. Jayapal on Eps
New York Post
08-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Dem Rep. Pramila Jayapal calls it ‘inspiring' when she sees groups obstruct ICE
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., said in a new interview that she is most inspired when she sees people obstructing ICE. 'Some of the most inspiring things have been when people encircle courtrooms and refuse to allow ICE agents in,' Jayapal said during a conversation with Joy Reid on Friday's episode of 'The Joy Reid Show.' Advertisement 'There are all kinds of nonviolent resistance tactics that we have to use,' Jayapal added. 'And I've started something called Resistance Lab… It's a training on really the documented most effective ways to counter democratic backsliding, nonviolent resistance tactics to build that movement.' The Resistance Lab website, which includes a page on Jayapal's new book, 'USE THE POWER YOU HAVE: A Brown Woman's Guide to Politics and Political Change,' is advertising a 'Virtual Organizing Training 1.0' on July 13. The website says that Jayapal 'knew we need a way to turn our anger, fear, and frustration into action and progress. That's exactly why she launched The Resistance Lab, an in-depth organizing training to build our movement and give you the tools you need in this moment. The scary truth is that democracies fall in a matter of months. So this is an immediate, urgent matter – and we need to quickly build our capacity to resist.' Advertisement 'We've already trained over 10,000 people in all 50 states,' Jayapal told Reid. On 'The Joy Reid Show,' Rep. Pramila Jayapal told the ex-MSNBC host that she gets inspired when she sees individuals obstructing ICE. Allison Bailey/NurPhoto/Shutterstock 'And the next one's coming up on July 13. So, we're going to keep doing those, because that is what we have to realize is the United States has been complacent for too long. We think that maybe these checks and balances were supposed to keep us safe, but we're seeing that they assume that people on the other side also care about the Constitution. Not the case right now.' The Washington State lawmaker has been critical of ICE, calling it a 'terrorist force' in a recent Instagram post. Advertisement She then defended the comment during an interview with CNN, where she was asked to respond to the White House's criticism of her post. She retorted the White House 'owes an apology' to Americans. Jayapal also called ICE's immigration enforcement 'outrageous,' 'unconstitutional' and 'illegal' during her CNN segment defending the comments she made, calling ICE a 'terrorist force.' Jayapal told Joy Reid, 'the most inspiring things have been when people encircle courtrooms and refuse to allow ICE agents in.' REUTERS Advertisement ICE Acting Director Todd Lyon responded to Jayapal's comments. 'Rep. Jayapal's glorification of the harassment of law enforcement officers and of ignoring our nation's laws is particularly concerning coming from a sitting congresswoman. Moreover, these comments came on July 4, just hours before a coordinated attack at an ICE facility in Texas, during which a local law enforcement officer was shot,' Lyon told Fox News Digital. 'And today — also in Texas— a violent attacker shot a U.S. Border Patrol officer. Inciting activists is not a game; there are very real consequences. I'm relieved that both these officers are expected to recover, but how much more dangerous rhetoric can we as a nation tolerate before it's too late?'
Sky News AU
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Pramila Jayapal doubles down on comments comparing ICE to a ‘terrorist force'
Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal has doubled down on a social media post attacking Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). On Tuesday, Jayapal claimed ICE was 'acting like a terrorist force' as the agency continues mass deporting illegal immigrants. 'ICE is acting like a terrorist force. People across the country of all legal statuses — including U.S. citizens — are being kidnapped and disappeared off the street by masked men. No oversight, no accountability. Completely lawless,' Jayapal wrote. During an interview on 'CNN News Central', the representative was asked about her post and the White House's response to it. White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson released a statement slamming Jayapal's 'disgusting' comments. 'Jayapal's disgusting comments warrant an immediate apology. Heroic ICE officers are simply doing their jobs and enforcing federal immigration law, with the utmost professionalism,' Jackson's statement read.
New York Post
03-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Rep. Jayapal defends comment calling ICE ‘a terrorist force,' says White House ‘owes an apology' to Americans
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., defended a recent social media post calling ICE a 'terrorist force' Wednesday. During an interview with Brianna Keilar on 'CNN News Central,' the host spoke to Jayapal about her Tuesday Instagram post where she wrote that 'ICE is acting like a terrorist force. People across the country of all legal statuses — including U.S. citizens — are being kidnapped and disappeared off the street by masked men. No oversight, no accountability. Completely lawless.' Advertisement Keilar asked Jayapal to respond to a statement from White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson, which was obtained by Fox News Digital. In the statement, Jackson said, 'Jayapal's disgusting comments warrant an immediate apology. Heroic ICE officers are simply doing their jobs and enforcing federal immigration law, with the utmost professionalism.' 'Dangerous smears by deranged leftists like Jayapal radicalize their supporters to violently attack and obstruct federal law enforcement. Because of comments like Jayapal's, assaults against ICE agents have increased by 500% this year. And that number will go even higher if Jayapal doesn't stop with her smears,' Jackson added. 3 Rep. Pramila Jayapal defended her recent Instagram post calling ICE a 'terrorist force' while being interviewed by Brianna Keller on 'CNN News Central.' CNN Advertisement Jayapal responded, 'What is deranged and cruel and outrageous is that, literally, we are seeing ICE agents, I assume they're ICE agents. They say they are. They don't have any identification. They're wearing masks. They're in plain clothes. They are coming and kidnapping and disappearing people on the streets of the United States.' 'I never in a million years thought that that is something that I would see here in America,' she added. 3 White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said Jayapal's comments were disgusting and should apologize for her remarks. Instagram/@repjayapal 'And so I think it is the administration that has to apologize to U.S. citizens that have been rounded up to legal, permanent residents, to people with legal statuses across the country who are getting swept up, people who have been here for 20 years and committed no crimes, getting swept up by masked men who are kidnaping them and deporting them.' Advertisement Jayapal called ICE's immigration enforcement 'outrageous,' 'unconstitutional,' and 'illegal.' 'It is absolutely terrorizing people, including small businesses, farmers,' Jayapal said. 'The round table I had in Spokane was with people from the Growers League, farmers who are terrified, restaurant owners who can't have, you know, who are seeing their sales go down because nobody wants to come out and eat. Literally. People are so afraid, Brianna. It's never something I thought I would see in the United States of America. The White House owes an apology to the American people for what they are doing.' 3 Jackson stated, 'Heroic ICE officers are simply doing their jobs and enforcing federal immigration law, with the utmost professionalism.' AFP via Getty Images Advertisement Border czar Tom Homan brought up attacks on ICE agents on Monday during an appearance on 'The Will Cain Show' where he also criticized a new app called ICEBlock that is reportedly being used to track ICE agents. 'Assault against ICE is up over 500%,' Homan said. 'Now you've got an app that's going to tell where ICE operations are going to. It's only a matter of time before ICE agents are ambushed by some nut, like what happened in L.A., throwing them out a cocktail, throwing bricks at these officers. This is just disgusting at every level.'
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Seattle's iconic MOPOP could be recognized as national museum under new bill
This story was originally published on U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Dan Newhouse (WA-04) have introduced bipartisan legislation that would recognize the Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) in Seattle as the National Museum of Pop Culture. Housing more than 85,000 artifacts, the museum attracts over 750,000 visitors each year with innovative exhibits that explore the impact of pop culture on American identity and society, according to a news release from Jayapal Thursday. 'The Museum of Pop Culture draws hundreds of thousands of visitors every year from enthusiasts across the country and around the globe,' Newhouse stated via the news release. 'Now in its 25th year of operation, it's time to give MOPOP the national recognition it deserves.' Since its founding in 2000, MOPOP has not only worked to preserve cultural history but also as an educational space fostering creativity. 'MOPOP has been a cornerstone in celebrating the diverse culture and history of the arts regionally and globally,' Jayapal stated via the news release. 'MOPOP and its incredible team undoubtedly deserve this recognition and title, allowing them to continue educating both local visitors and tourists about the rich history of pop culture in the United States.' Michele Y. Smith, CEO of the Museum of Pop Culture, is grateful to have the museum's important work recognized. "We're honored to take the next step toward national designation and grateful to Congresswoman Jayapal for her support,' Smith stated via the news release. 'This legislation affirms the vital role pop culture plays in shaping our collective memory and reflects MOPOP's ongoing commitment to preserving the stories, artifacts, and creativity that define generations.' The bill is also sponsored by Rep. Michael Baumgartner, Suzan DelBene, Rick Larsen, Emily Randall, Kim Schrier, Adam Smith, and Marilyn Strickland.
