Sheridan Gorman's mother delivers emotional testimony on Capitol Hill
Jessica Gorman urged lawmakers to work together as Republicans pressed a bill that would hold sanctuary cities legally liable for not cooperating with immigration officials.
- On Tuesday, Jessica Gorman testified before a House Judiciary Subcommittee about her 18-year-old daughter Sheridan's death, challenging lawmakers to explain why sanctuary policies prioritize individuals here illegally over American citizens.
- Records show accused killer Jose Medina-Medina, a Venezuelan national in the U.S. illegally, was apprehended by Border Patrol on May 9, 2023, then released by The Department of Homeland Security in June 2023 despite an active ICE detainer.
- "Explain why sanctuary policies matter more than my Sheridan's life," Gorman challenged lawmakers during the hearing, later confronting Democratic members: "Thanks for telling me you don't care."
- House Republicans are advancing legislation to create legal liability for cities refusing to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, while Representative Pramila Jayapal, the ranking Democratic member, questioned whether the committee should prioritize other issues.
- Testimony from the father of Katie Abraham highlighted how sanctuary policies affect victims' families, underscoring intensifying pressure on federal officials to justify enforcement decisions following recent violent crimes.
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‘Thankful She Was JUST Shot’ Mother Who Lost Daughter to Illegal Immigrant Fires Back at Rep. Jayapal Complaining About Wasted Time
Jessica Gorman, bereaved mother of Sheridan Gorman, shot back at Democrat members of Congress who complained about having to hear her testimony about illegal immigrants during a Tuesday congressional hearing on sanctuary cities. “No family should ever have to bury a child because public officials fail to put American lives first,” Gorman said in her...
Sheridan Gorman’s mother to Congress: ‘Choose us’ - Regional Media News
(The Center Square) - Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman's mother is calling on Congress to enact immigration policy reforms after failed border policies, sanctuary city laws and twisted leaders sent her daughter to the grave. Jessica Gorman testified on Tuesday afternoon before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement. "The man accused of murdering my daughter is Jose Medina, an illegal immigra…
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