Overview

• Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, stated at Grace Baptist Church's 125th anniversary event that illegal immigrants are needed to fill labor-intensive jobs as Americans are unwilling to do them.
• Her remarks included the phrase 'we done picking cotton,' evoking historical racial exploitation and sparking criticism across social media and political circles.
• Republican lawmakers and commentators have condemned the comments, with some suggesting they reflect outdated and insensitive perspectives on labor and race.
• The controversy has reignited discussions about Crockett's history of provocative statements, including prior remarks on immigration and race, as well as her criticism of political opponents.
• A House censure resolution against Crockett, introduced earlier for previous comments, is now gaining renewed attention in light of the latest remarks.