Rep. Young Kim questions Secretary Blinken at hearing
Rep. Young Kim at state dinner for President Yoon
Rep. Young Kim questions Secretary Blinken again
Rep. Jamie Raskin speaks at Democratic convention
Rep. Laura Gillen calls for SALT deductions restoration
Rep. Jamie Raskin at the DNC with Biden and Clinton
Rep. Katherine Clark hosts community conversation

Rep. Young Kim questions Secretary Blinken at hearing

After Los Angeles protests escalated into violent riots, damages have reportedly amounted to more than $30 million. Seven House Democrats have joined Republicans to pass a resolution condemning riots linked to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Young Kim (R-CA), passed 215-195. Many House Democrats, including Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have preferred calling the events “unrest” rather than riots.

Rep. Young Kim at state dinner for President Yoon

Kim said, “We will not tolerate violence against any law enforcement officials.” Reps. Jim Costa (D-CA) and Adam Gray (D-CA) joined Republicans in condemning the riots.

Rep. Young Kim questions Secretary Blinken again

Gray said, "Messaging bills like this have no real force of law and simply express the sentiments of Congress — including the sentiment included in today’s resolution that Congress is grateful for the first responders and public safety officers who keep us safe day in and day out."

Rep. Jamie Raskin speaks at Democratic convention

Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) claimed the resolution “totally partisan” while speaking on the House floor prior to the vote. Costa said the resolution was “far from perfect.”

Rep. Laura Gillen calls for SALT deductions restoration

Rep. Laura Gillen (D-CA) said, "The First Amendment’s protection of peaceful assembly and speech is a cornerstone of our democracy. However, there is no place for violence, property damage, and physical attacks against law enforcement."

Rep. Jamie Raskin at the DNC with Biden and Clinton

Raskin criticized the resolution praising law enforcement and condemning violence, saying it unfairly targets immigration policies. The resolution thanks ICE for its public safety role but faces Democratic backlash.

Rep. Katherine Clark hosts community conversation

House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA) opposed the resolution, calling it “partisan political posturing.” The division has revealed deep congressional splits over immigration and law enforcement.