WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling to allow some provisions of the Muslim Ban to go into effect:
“The Supreme Court has failed to consider the anti-American, discriminatory…
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…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s threat to withhold Department of Justice grants from jurisdictions that welcome immigrants, including King and Snohomish counties, as well as Seattle and Burien in…
SEATTLE – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal released the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order reinstating his Muslim and refugee ban:
“The president has been forced to recognize – through the clear signal sent from several courts and in…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal is introducing her first bill, the Access to Counsel Act, to make certain that those held or detained while attempting to enter the United States are guaranteed access to legal counsel.
As a result…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal issued this statement in response to the Departments of Homeland Security and State complying with court orders, reversing visa suspensions, and halting the implementation of President Trump’s unlawful executive order banning immigrants from…