Seattle City Wire

Pramila Jayapal, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 7th district since 2017, and a former Washington State Senator, recently highlighted several significant issues via her social media posts on April 10, 2025. Born in Chennai, India, in 1965, and an alumnus of Georgetown and Northwestern University, Jayapal is known for her advocacy in matters related to justice and rule of law.

On April 10, 2025, Jayapal expressed her concerns over a recent Supreme Court decision regarding the Alien Enemies Act, stating, "ICYMI: SCOTUS’ decision to let Trump continue disappearing and deporting people under the Alien Enemies Act is harmful and dangerous. Our courts should be enforcing the rule of law, not bowing to a wannabe dictator. My statement w/ @SenAlexPadilla, @SenatorDurbin, @RepRaskin".

In another post from the same day, Jayapal, along with Senator Peter Welch, called for action concerning an assault on Oscar-winning director Hamdan Ballal, saying, "NEW: @SenPeterWelch and I are demanding action after Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, the Oscar-winning director of No Other Land, was assaulted in the West Bank in March. Failure to hold his attackers accountable is a further attack on free speech." This incident draws attention to ongoing issues surrounding freedom of speech and accountability.

Later on the same date, Jayapal shared a Supreme Court ruling, stating, " BREAKING: The Supreme Court just ruled 9-0 that Trump must return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to the United States after they wrongly deported him to a Salvadoran prison. This is a massive win for justice and the rule of law. Now Trump must comply." This ruling marks a decisive legal development pertaining to immigration and deportation practices.

Pramila Jayapal, who resides in Seattle, continues to engage actively in legislative matters, building on her academic background and political experience to address issues she finds critical.