A heated congressional debate erupted between two candidates over New York’s sanctuary law, after the parents of a teenage girl killed by an undocumented immigrant confronted lawmakers with their loss. The emotional exchange highlighted tensions between immigration enforcement policies and state protections for undocumented individuals. The parents accused the law of failing to hold those responsible accountable, while the candidates clashed over the balance between public safety and legal protections. The confrontation underscored the deep divisions surrounding immigration reform and law enforcement cooperation.
The grieving parents of a teenage daughter killed by an illegal migrant put New York's sanctuary law on blast during a fiery congressional debate Monday night between Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic opponent Cait Conley for the House seat in the lower Hudson Valley.
