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LIVE: Dems Hold SHADOW HEARING on Trump NIGHTMARE Policy

2025-09-18 News & Politics
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Shadow Hearing Details Human Cost of Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda

Review urgent testimony revealing the widespread family trauma and economic harm caused by indiscriminate immigration enforcement tactics. Learn exactly how operational secrecy and military misuse impact American communities across the nation.

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  • Family separations multiply as agents target non-criminals, veterans, and US citizens.
  • Economic data confirms past mass deportations destroyed jobs and slowed growth nationwide.
  • Utilizing the National Guard for civil immigration enforcement erodes military readiness and community trust.
  • Legal processes are undermined as judges face pressure to expedite removal orders without full review.

This event serves as the third in a series holding the administration accountable for alleged trampling of constitutional rights through its deportation strategy. Witnesses shared powerful personal accounts of sudden disappearances and systematic abuses, supported by policy experts detailing the diversion of federal resources away from core security threats. The collective message underscores that the pursuit of deportation quotas incurs severe, measurable costs to American society, families, and the economy.

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U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, hosts a Shadow Hearing titled Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s Assault Destroys U.S. Families and Communities. This hearing examines the human costs of deportation on U.S. families and communities. It is the third in her series, Kidnapped and Disappeared, that highlights the multifaceted impacts of Trump’s mass deportation agenda.

Top Comments (10)

@Daryl-qf5cu 2025-09-18

I'm veteran. I have spent 20 years of my life serving this country. 10 years military and 10 years in a civilian position working for the government and military. I feel like I wasted those 20 years as the country turns it's back on our values and Democracy and turns to Authoritarianism. I'm mad as hell!

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@kristinelson5894 2025-09-18

It's not just immigrants now. He's disappearing people who use their first amendment rights.

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@freemandebbiel 2025-09-18

He thinks he’s got immunity to lie all the time! I’ve never believe a word he spews!

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@karenjohnson5271 2025-09-18

It was illegal to talk to kids (US citizens) without a lawyer. Full stop!

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@wesleybroughton3938 2025-09-18

We all need to sue Donald Trump look for pain and suffering

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@mystic777D 2025-09-18

I cried when I found out he won the first time and I cried again this time in disbelief because I saw what was coming. The signs were easy to see.

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@donneyourexcellency8377 2025-09-19

Yes, they should have shadow hearings every day to counter out the lies

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@KimberN111 2025-09-19

Ms.Goldbeck, I am the widow of a man that devoted most of his life to the military and serving others. I hardly recognize our military in 2025. Thank you for your service. You are an excellent example of what we used to have in military leadership. ❤

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@ronharmer5492 2025-09-18

My grandfather was an immigrant, my father was an immigrant and I am an immigrant. Thank goodness none of us settled in the United States.

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@Ruby-lj9ye 2025-09-19

When you know what's happening and still cry for all of them. Then still not be able to believe that this is actually allowed to happen. It's despicable. I hope all of them find peace and get their family back.😢

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