A House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on sanctuary policies devolved into a loud confrontation between Rep.Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Rep.Jamie Raskin (D-MD).

The dispute centered on how lawmakers should respond to violent incidents involving immigrants and differing interpretations of accountability and political rhetoric.During the hearing, Rep.

Raskin pressed Lawler to acknowledge and condemn the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, individuals who were shot during a protest in Minneapolis in January.

Lawler, however, redirected his comments toward cases involving victims killed by undocumented immigrants, arguing that his colleagues were not sufficiently acknowledging those tragedies.This disagreement quickly escalated as both lawmakers interrupted each other.Tensions rose further when Lawler accused Raskin of failing to share the same level of outrage regarding the killings he referenced.Raskin responded that he did feel outrage, but the exchange became increasingly hostile as both men spoke over one another.Lawler criticized Raskin’s conduct, calling him a “disgrace” and suggesting he did not belong on the committee.Raskin fired back, telling Lawler he should leave the hearing and accusing him of misunderstanding committee rules and constitutional principles.The confrontation escalated into a full shouting match, with both lawmakers raising their voices and refusing to yield the floor.The incident reflected the broader partisan tensions often seen in congressional hearings, particularly on immigration-related issues.

The hearing ultimately highlighted the deep divide between Republican and Democratic members over framing responsibility for violent crimes and how such events should be used in political debate.