Sanctuary Governors Face Congressional Scrutiny Over Anti-ICE Riots and Immigration Policies

Democratic governors Tim Walz, Kathy Hochul, and J.B. Pritzker will testify before the House Oversight Committee on Thursday as part of a highly anticipated congressional hearing that has captured national attention. The session, which has drawn sharp political confrontation, will center on the governors’ roles in managing anti-ICE riots and their stance on federal and state immigration policies. Republican lawmakers have criticized the governors for allegedly obstructing federal immigration efforts and posing a threat to public safety by prioritizing the needs of illegal immigrants over American citizens. Rep. James Comer, the Oversight Committee chairman, has opened the hearing with strong words, accusing the governors of