Seattle City Wire

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 7th district, has shared her perspectives on recent political developments through a series of tweets. These statements highlight her concerns regarding policy changes and local issues affecting her constituents.

On February 1, 2025, Rep. Jayapal addressed a new bill signed by former President Trump concerning immigration enforcement. She criticized the legislation stating, "This week, Trump signed a bill to start his campaign of cruel mass deportations." According to Jayapal, the bill undermines due process for undocumented immigrants by mandating detention without trial or conviction for those arrested or charged with minor offenses like shoplifting or theft. She described these measures as "inhumane & unconstitutional."

Later that day, Rep. Jayapal provided guidance to residents in King County about an impending cold spell expected over the coming days. In her tweet from February 1, she urged individuals to take precautions: "It’s going to be cold over the next few days. Stay warm, stay safe, and look out for our neighbors." Additionally, she directed people to her website for resources related to extreme weather conditions.

On February 2, 2025, Rep. Jayapal expressed concern over actions taken by former President Trump that she perceives as normalizing political violence and intimidation. Referring specifically to pardons granted to insurrectionists and recent incidents involving reproductive health clinics, she stated: "Trump keeps normalizing political violence and intimidation — first with his pardons of insurrectionists, and now this." She emphasized the importance of accountability for obstructing access to such clinics.