Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) released her latest weekly update, highlighting what she called three “bad things” and three “good things” that Americans should know to stay engaged. Her remarks touched on immigration, consumer protections, public health, and congressional accountability.

Jayapal’s first concern focused on the Supreme Court, which allowed the Trump administration to continue racial profiling practices. She noted that the ruling effectively permits law enforcement to target individuals who speak Spanish or appear Latino, which she described as a serious violation of constitutional freedoms.

The second “bad thing” she highlighted was the Trump administration’s cancellation of a rule requiring airlines to compensate passengers for flight disruptions. Jayapal criticized the move as a giveaway to wealthy airline executives at the expense of everyday travelers.

Her third critique centered on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests at a Hyundai electric vehicle plant in Georgia, where nearly 500 workers—many South Korean citizens—were detained. Jayapal argued that these raids target hardworking community members rather than dangerous criminals.

Turning to what she saw as positive developments, Jayapal praised her home state of Washington for ensuring COVID-19 vaccines remain accessible despite federal rollbacks. She emphasized that vaccines save lives and that state-level protections are crucial.

She also announced her bipartisan work on legislation to ban members of Congress from trading stocks, framing it as a step toward restoring public trust in government.

Lastly, she welcomed a federal court’s decision blocking the Trump administration from stripping legal status from over one million Venezuelan and Haitian immigrants, which she said protects individuals from being forced back into unsafe conditions.

Jayapal closed by urging Americans to “keep protesting, keep fighting, keep resisting” as the path forward to defend justice.

Source: Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal