"We Can't Pick and Choose Which Victims Matter." Jasmine Crockett's Opening Statement - Rep. Jasmine Crockett

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During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett delivers an opening statement centered on accountability, consistency, and the real human cost of public policy.

While acknowledging the devastating losses shared by families present, Crockett raises a broader concern — that not all victims are given the same attention or platform. She highlights cases involving deaths and injuries tied to federal enforcement actions and questions why those families have not been included in similar hearings.

Drawing on her legal background, Crockett emphasizes that no one should be above the law and that public policy should not require a threshold of victims before it is taken seriously. She calls on Congress to move beyond repeated hearings and focus on oversight and policy changes that can prevent further loss of life. - 04/16/2026.