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Jayapal Hails Court Ruling on Sanctuary Cities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal released the following statement in response to a judge’s preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s executive order threatening funding for sanctuary jurisdictions: “This is another victory for democracy and inclusion,” said Rep. Jayapal. “Whether…
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Jayapal on the Department of Education Undoing Vital Protections for Student Borrowers: “A slap in the face”

SEATTLE – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal released the following statement in response to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ decision to undo protections created by the Obama administration for student borrowers: “Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ decision to scrap policies protecting students…
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Jayapal Responds to U.S. Airstrikes in Syria

SEATTLE – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal released the following statement in response to President Trump’s U.S. airstrikes in Syria: “The horrific sarin gas attacks by a dictator on his own people in Syria were designed to test the limits of the…
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Jayapal and Sanders Introduce College for All Act

WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) unveiled legislation to make public colleges and universities tuition-free for working families and to significantly reduce student debt. “Our young people are forced to make untenable choices:…