House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., told Newsmax on Tuesday that it’s time for governors of sanctuary states to explain how they plan to follow federal immigration law as the committee prepares to question them at a high-profile hearing next week.

Comer said the panel is ready to hear from governors of sanctuary states about how they intend to comply with President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

Appearing on “Finnerty,” Comer emphasized the importance of the upcoming May 15 hearing, where New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are expected to testify.

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