WATCH: ‘Squad’ Rep. Screams At GOP Committee Chair As Chaotic Hearing Goes Off The Rails

A House committee hearing on so-called “sanctuary cities” spiraled into chaos Tuesday as Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) clashed in a heated exchange. The confrontation erupted when Pressley attempted to enter articles into the congressional record, leading Comer to accuse her and other Democrats of creating a spectacle for media attention.

Pressley grew increasingly aggressive as she insisted on her procedural right to cite a controversial statistic: “Data from Texas shows that U.S.-born Americans commit more rape and murder than immigrants.” The claim, often used by left-wing politicians to downplay concerns over illegal immigration and crime, was met with visible frustration from Comer and other Republicans on the committee.

Pressley, appearing unwilling to yield, continued raising her voice and cutting in. “I am reclaiming my time. You do not get to dictate how I recite the articles for the record,” she shouted.

“This trend of you all trying to get thrown out of committees so you can get on MSNBC is going to end. We’re not going to put up with it,” Comer clapped back.

Holding his ground, he denied Pressley’s recognition as she attempted to keep speaking over him. “No! No! You know the process of unanimous consent. You are not recognized!” he explained.

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Pressley, a prominent member of the far-left “Squad,” has repeatedly clashed with Republicans on crime and immigration, using emotionally charged rhetoric to push her agenda. Meanwhile, Comer and his GOP colleagues have been working to hold Democratic-led cities accountable for rising crime and policies that enable illegal immigration.

A heated congressional hearing on Wednesday spotlighted sanctuary city policies as Republican lawmakers clashed with Democratic mayors over immigration enforcement and public safety. The House Oversight Committee hearing featured testimony from the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York City, all of whom defended their cities’ policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Republicans, led by Chairman Comer, argued that sanctuary city policies create safe havens for criminals by preventing local law enforcement from assisting federal immigration agents. Comer and other GOP lawmakers claimed that these policies make cities more dangerous and strain local resources, particularly as migrant arrivals continue to surge.

They also accused Democratic leaders of failing to address the impact of illegal immigration on public safety. In response, the mayors pushed back, insisting that their policies are designed to build trust within immigrant communities, not shield criminals.

One of the more contentious moments came when Boston Mayor Michelle Wu accused former ICE official Tom Homan of misrepresenting her city’s policies. Wu forcefully rejected claims that Boston’s sanctuary policies protect criminals, calling such assertions misleading and politically motivated.

While both sides acknowledged the need for federal action, little consensus emerged.

Under the Biden administration, illegal immigration surged to record levels, with an estimated 2.4 million annual net arrivals.