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Ayanna Pressley: “I ask you Danim's consent. Turn to the record. A February…”

Featuring: Ayanna Pressley, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 7th Congressional District

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In Hearing, Rep. Pressley Blasts Trump's ICE Attacks for Traumatizing Children

Published | Video Starts at 04:49

Because the idea is you have all these generous programs. Yes. And our people are healthier, our people are more educated, our economy stronger. So thank you. Thank you. I. I ask you Danim's consent. Turn to the record. A February 2026 article from Heckinger Report titled Parental Stress, Raids and Isolation. Immigration Enforcement traumatizes even the youngest children. without objection to ordered. You know, as I close, I've always taken issue with the myth that children are resilient, something that people say because I guess it brings them comfort. (04:49–05:05)

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