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Rep. Pramila Jayapal addresses immigration policy, welfare checks, and educational authoritarianism

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U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal representing Washington's 7th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot

U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal representing Washington's 7th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a U.S. Congress representative for Washington's 7th district, used her social media platform to address various political issues on April 2, 2025.

In a tweet posted on this link at 17:40:49 UTC, Rep. Jayapal criticized policies from former President Trump regarding immigration, which she described as "illegal and inhumane." She expressed support for a lawsuit filed by the Immigration Council and highlighted her legislative effort with the "No Round Up Act," aimed at halting what she refers to as "cruel mass deportations."

Later that day, at 19:24:36 UTC, Jayapal addressed another issue on Twitter about a reported death of a Chinese national at the Blythe U.S. Border Patrol Station in Yuma, Arizona. She emphasized the lack of proper welfare checks, calling it "inexcusable." Jayapal directed her followers to her full statement via a provided link.

At 20:37:31 UTC, Rep. Jayapal condemned former President Trump's actions towards educational institutions, describing them as "textbook authoritarianism." She accused the former president of suppressing dissent, dismantling institutions, and curbing free speech and thought, concluding with a vow not to be silenced.

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