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Dem Rep Who Claims To Want Border Security Regrets Voting For The Laken Riley Act
Democratic Rep. Jahana Hayes of Connecticut said she regrets voting for the Laken Riley Act, a bipartisan bill requiring authorities to detain illegal migrants charged with committing various criminal offenses. Hayes…
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About Jahana Hayes
Jahana Hayes is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Connecticut's 5th congressional district since 2019. The district, once represented by U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, comprises much of the state's northwestern portion, including New Britain, Danbury, and Waterbury. A member of the Democratic Party, Hayes became the first Black woman elected to represent Connecticut in Congress. She was recognized as the National Teacher of the Year in 2016.
Everything about Jahana Hayes →- Occupation
- politician, teacher
- Position held
- United States representative, United States representative
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 8, 1973
- Website
- https://www.jahanahayes.com/, https://hayes.house.gov