Jim Jordan Confronts Governor on Sanctuary Cities, Gets Shut Down

Confrontation Over Sanctuary Cities

• 🎯 Rep. Jim Jordan questioned Governor Hochul regarding New York's cooperation with ICE on criminal cases, specifically citing the case of Jesus Romero Hernandez.
• ❓ Jordan highlighted that Hernandez, a Mexican citizen deported seven times, allegedly assaulted a resident with a machete, choked a police officer, and assaulted a corrections officer.
• ⚠️ Jordan presented an ICE detainer notice, indicating a final order of removal, and questioned Tompkins County Jail's decision not to hold Hernandez.

Governor's Response and State vs. Local Policy

• 🗣️ Governor Hochul stated that while the described actions are chilling, her responsibility is to the state police and prisons, not local county jails.
• 🤝 She clarified that New York state has turned over over 1300 individuals to ICE and that local policies, like the one in Tompkins County, are not necessarily state policy.
• 🏛️ Hochul emphasized that the decision not to hold Hernandez was a local one, made by the Tompkins County Sheriff, and that state policies would differ.

Jordan's Rebuttal and Accusations

• 📢 Jordan accused Hochul of conflating state and local policies and stated that Tompkins County's decision not to hold Hernandez for ICE was a clear example of sanctuary policy.
• 🚨 He pointed out that even with an arrest warrant from the U.S. District Court, Hernandez was not held, and later rearrested due to imminent danger to himself and others.
• 📺 Jordan framed the hearing as "oversight reality TV" and criticized the focus on immigration while other issues, like potential conflict with Iran, were being ignored.

Broader Political Commentary

• ✊ Rep. Melanie Stansbury addressed the immigrant community, affirming their rights and stating that they are fighting for them against an administration targeting communities.
• 🇺🇸 Stansbury drew parallels between current actions and grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence, criticizing the abuse of power by "fake tough guys."
• 🗣️ The commentary also included criticism of Donald Trump's actions, including dodging the draft, alleged abuse of military, and foreign policy decisions, suggesting these hearings are a waste of taxpayer dollars and time.
• 🌍 The discussion touched upon the decline of America's superpower status and the need for effective diplomacy.