# “Shame on Her!”- Rep. Jayapal Faces Backlash After Brutal Comment to Parents

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Podcast: [Valuetainment](https://stenobird.com/podcast/valuetainment-328960)
Published: 2026-07-07T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/valuetainment/episodes/Shame-on-Her---Rep--Jayapal-Faces-Backlash-After-Brutal-Comment-to-Parents-e3lp5fp
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## Resource

Rep. Pramila Jayapal is facing criticism after telling the parents of murder victims affected by illegal immigration-related cases that she has “better things to do” during a heated committee hearing on sanctuary cities. Jayapal argued that the committee has repeatedly held hearings on the topic and emphasized that lawmakers should focus on other priorities. Her remarks quickly sparked backlash, with critics accusing her of dismissing grieving families during an emotional and politically charged discussion.

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