Moskowitz Responds to Hageman on Epstein Files and Kayla Hamilton Act

Debate Over Kayla Hamilton Act

• 🎯 The hearing focused on the Kayla Hamilton Act, intended to address the monitoring of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) after release from federal custody.
• ⚠️ Hageman stated the bill aims to prevent tragedies like Kayla Hamilton's murder, who was killed by a UAC released by HHS before background checks.
• 🗣️ Hageman criticized the use of Kayla Hamilton's death to score political points against the president, emphasizing the bill's focus.

ICE Oversight Failures

• 📊 A report from the DHS Office of Inspector General highlighted ICE's inability to effectively monitor UACs.
• 📈 Between FY 2019-2023, ICE transferred over 448,000 UACs to HHS, with more than 31,000 released to addresses that were blank, undeliverable, or missing details.
• 🔍 ICE was also unaware of the whereabouts of over 233,000 UACs who were not issued notices to appear (NTAs) for immigration court.
• ⚠️ Furthermore, over 43,000 UACs who received NTAs failed to appear for their court dates.

Moskowitz's Counter-Argument

• ⚡ Moskowitz accused Hageman and others of wanting to avoid releasing Epstein files, suggesting a shift in stance after receiving instructions.
• 💡 He referenced a discharge petition by Thomas Massie aimed at releasing all Epstein files, challenging Hageman to support it.
• 💬 Moskowitz argued that the discussion of Epstein is relevant because the man was involved in an international trafficking ring, and transparency is needed.

Call for Transparency and Accountability

• ⚖️ Survivors of Epstein's crimes are seeking transparency, action, and accountability, feeling ignored or treated as perpetrators.
• 🧐 The call to release the Epstein files is framed as a way to understand who is being held accountable and why.
• 🌍 The discussion links Epstein's alleged involvement in international trafficking to the need for justice and adherence to a single set of laws for all.