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Rep. Pramila Jayapal

@RepJayapal

Congresswoman, lifelong organizer, mom. Proudly serving WA-7. Chair Emerita @USProgressives. Member @HouseJudiciary, @HouseForeign, @HouseBudgetDems. She/her.

 Seattle, WA
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Joined January 2017
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Today, I spoke with two men who are detained at ICE’s Northwest Detention Center. The trauma we are inflicting on them and their families is unconscionable. We need humane immigration reform that keeps families together and allows hardworking people to contribute.
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Today, Rep. Emily Randall and I are at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma to do our congressional duty of conducting oversight and to meet with people who are detained in the facility. Stay tuned.
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NEW: ICE is awarding a 10 YEAR CONTRACT to the GEO Group for the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, WA. I’m going to the facility TODAY because GEO is behind some of the worst, most inhumane detention conditions. We must eliminate every private, for-profit detention center.
The Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma with a headline overlaid, "ICE awards new 10-year WA detention center contract to GEO Group."

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DHS agents have shot at least 25 people. Reporting has found some of these agents have violent backgrounds, taken inappropriate actions after shootings, lied, and even bragged about using lethal force. I’m demanding information about these agents from DHS. Accountability NOW.
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Trump and Vance’s war of choice in Iran has raised gas prices for everyone in America. Here’s their final message about it right before the midterms.
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Bowen Wan died after ChatGPT encouraged her to taper off her life-saving epilepsy medication and hide it from her doctors, insisting it was safe even when she told it she didn’t feel right. These AI chatbots are prioritizing engagement over safety — and are giving deadly medical advice. This is why we need my AI Charter framework. To save lives and protect people like Bowen.
Picture of Bowen Wan graduating with text overlaid that reads, "Seattle woman dies after ChatGPT advises her to cut down on epilepsy medication."

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ChatGPT’s Advice to Cut Her Seizure Drug Led to Devastating Consequences (Gift Article)

ChatGPT’s Advice to Cut Her Seizure Drug Led to Devastating Consequences (Gift Article)

The chatbot helped a woman taper off a lifesaving drug and hide the plan from her doctors.

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Trump is trying to bully WA state to create uncertainty and suspicion in our elections before even a single ballot is counted. This is proof that your vote matters. They're scared of our collective power. I will continue fighting to ensure all eligible voters are able to vote. ms.now/news/washington-2nd-s…
Washington becomes second state threatened by Justice Department over mail ballots

Washington becomes second state threatened by Justice Department over mail ballots

Federal officials demanded the state segregate ballots suspected of being cast by noncitizens, after it sued California this month over its refusals to do so.

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Incredibly disheartening that the federal government continues to fail the loved ones of U.S. citizens who have been murdered by ICE. Alex Pretti’s family should not have to fight to get justice. I stand with them and will continue to demand accountability.
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Alex Pretti’s father, Michael, is calling on the Department of Justice to share evidence and hold the federal agents involved in his son’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis on Jan. 24 accountable. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday for the first time, Michael said the family has received no communication from the federal government about the investigation in the 275 days since his son’s death. "What we have been treated to is cruelty ... Share the evidence now, so prosecutors can follow the facts and hold these men accountable," he said. cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/a…
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Dolores Huerta was a tremendous leader who achieved so much progress for farm workers in this country. She was incredibly generous with her time and I am honored to have had the opportunity to learn so much from her strategy, her fight and her heart. Her courage in speaking out about her own sexual assault also helped many other women find their voices. I know that her legacy will live on forever. Rest in power.
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Today, I received notice of yet another immigrant who has died in ICE detention. 61 people have died in ICE's custody under Trump. We need to eliminate this for-profit detention system, provide dignity to all immigrants, and dismantle ICE.
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Republicans are turning to anti-Muslim bigotry because they have no plan to address the rising costs that they’ve made worse. This playbook is so tired and despicable. Muslim Americans and all of us deserve better.
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While Trump is busy defending his White House decorating, wages are not keeping up with inflation. Republicans have no interest in making your life more affordable.
Image split into two sections: Top section shows a headline from The Washington Post: "Trump defends White House redecorating — and Cheesecake Factory — from Obama's mocking." Underneath the text is Trump speaking behind a podium at a rally. Bottom section features another headline from Business Insider: "If you've gotten a raise in the past two years, it's now been nearly all eaten away by inflation." Underneath the text is people at a job fair.

ALT Image split into two sections: Top section shows a headline from The Washington Post: "Trump defends White House redecorating — and Cheesecake Factory — from Obama's mocking." Underneath the text is Trump speaking behind a podium at a rally. Bottom section features another headline from Business Insider: "If you've gotten a raise in the past two years, it's now been nearly all eaten away by inflation." Underneath the text is people at a job fair.

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Today marks 8 years since the tragic, antisemitic shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue, where 11 members of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community were killed. As we honor the lives lost, let us stand in solidarity against all forms of antisemitism and white supremacy.
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NEWS --> Dems planning novel ways to wield power of the purse against Trump's corrupt prosecutions of critics like Ilhan Omar if they win House. Reps Pramila Jayapal and Jamie Raskin tell me many aggressive tactics will be deployed. New piece from me: newrepublic.com/article/2171…
Trump’s Vile Prosecution of Ilhan Omar Is About to Run Into a Wall

Trump’s Vile Prosecution of Ilhan Omar Is About to Run Into a Wall

If they retake the House, Democrats will have plenty of ways to act against Trump’s corrupt prosecutions. Pramila Jayapal and Jamie Raskin say they’re going to use them.

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Lowering the Medicare eligibility age to 50 would guarantee healthcare to millions of more Americans at a critical age where earlier detection and treatment can make a big difference for patient outcomes. Let’s pass this bill!
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Damning new report from @HouseJudiciary that details how Trump may have been a co-conspirator in Jeffrey Epstein’s conspiracy to traffic and abuse young women in the 1990s, including five women who directly accuse Trump of rape or sexual assault in Epstein’s close company or presence. I join my Judiciary colleagues in calling for the appointment of an independent special counsel who can immediately investigate and prosecute Epstein’s co-conspirators, and am demanding the federal government fully cooperate with state and foreign prosecutors requesting evidence. Survivors deserve justice NOW.
Photo of Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump with white and green text overlaid that reads, "New Judiciary Democrats’ report details Trump’s ties to Epstein, rape allegation, and DOJ Coverup"

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The persecution of @Ilhan just days before an election is vile and politically-motivated. I’m leading 175 House Democrats in denouncing this. When we retake power, we have to seriously look at how we can stop these abuses of power — starting with the power of the purse.
Rep. Jayapal and Omar speak at a press conference together. Below, a headline from "THE NEW REPUBLIC" reads: "Trump’s Vile Persecution of Ilhan Omar Is About to Run Into a Wall." Smaller text reads, "If they retake the House, Democrats will have plenty of ways to act against Trump's corrupt prosecutions. Pramila Jayapal and Jamie Raskin say they're going to use them."

ALT Rep. Jayapal and Omar speak at a press conference together. Below, a headline from "THE NEW REPUBLIC" reads: "Trump’s Vile Persecution of Ilhan Omar Is About to Run Into a Wall." Smaller text reads, "If they retake the House, Democrats will have plenty of ways to act against Trump's corrupt prosecutions. Pramila Jayapal and Jamie Raskin say they're going to use them."

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Read more: newrepublic.com/article/2171…
Trump’s Vile Prosecution of Ilhan Omar Is About to Run Into a Wall

Trump’s Vile Prosecution of Ilhan Omar Is About to Run Into a Wall

If they retake the House, Democrats will have plenty of ways to act against Trump’s corrupt prosecutions. Pramila Jayapal and Jamie Raskin say they’re going to use them.

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