U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, who represents Washington’s 7th district in Congress, posted a series of statements on November 3, 2025, addressing issues related to immigration policy, violence in Sudan, and the ongoing government shutdown’s impact on social welfare programs.
In a post published at 00:28 UTC, Jayapal wrote: “The immigration system is a civil system, not a criminal one. But this administration isn’t treating it that way, and they’re militarizing our communities and terrorizing people of all statuses in the process.”
Later that day at 14:51 UTC, she commented on international events: “The images coming out of Sudan have been absolutely horrifying as the RSF continues committing acts of genocide against civilians. This brutality must stop, and those fueling this violence must be held responsible.”
Addressing domestic policy again at 17:33 UTC, Jayapal criticized the federal response to a government shutdown and its effects on food assistance programs: “This is a very temporary band-aid from the Trump admin. 42 million hardworking Americans are trying to figure out how they will keep food on the table. Partial is not good enough. End this Republican shutdown now so we can fully fund SNAP.”
Pramila Jayapal has served in Congress since 2017 after replacing Jim McDermott as representative for Washington’s 7th district. Before her tenure in Congress, she was a member of the Washington State Senate from 2014 to 2016. Born in Chennai in 1965 and currently residing in Seattle, Jayapal holds degrees from Georgetown University and Northwestern University.
