New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) accused Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) of grandstanding during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on sanctuary policies for undocumented migrants.
During the contentious line of questioning Thursday, an aggressive Stefanik berated Hochul for "prioritizing far-left sanctuary policies" over advocating for victims of violent crimes at the hands of undocumented migrants.
Stefanik listed off "high-profile cases" involving migrants in the country illegally, and she detailed their alleged crimes that included child rape and murder.
"Let's talk about Sebastian Zapata Khalil. Do you know who that is?" Stefanik asked.
When Hochul said she didn't have specifics, Stefanik continued, "Well, this is an illegal migrant in New York because of your sanctuary state policies. Do you know what crime he committed?"
"I'm not familiar at this moment," Hochul answered.
"I bet you're going to be familiar when I remind you," Stefanik snapped. "He found a sleeping woman on the subway, lit her on fire, and burned her alive. This is in Kathy Hochul's New York."
Stefanik continued to list off names and crimes, saying, "It's one of many reasons why you're hemorrhaging support from hard-working New Yorkers."
Hochul interjected, "These are horrific crimes and they're heartbreaking," before Stefanik interrupted.
"They're horrific crimes that are committed on your watch," Stefanik said. "You signed this executive order on your first day in office. You signed it again and again this January. We deserve a governor who stands up for law-abiding New Yorkers, doesn't put illegals first, but puts New Yorkers first."
Hochul then struck back, asserting, "Rather than going after the viral moment, I suggest you look at the facts."
Stefanik repeated that Hochul was promoting "far-left sanctuary policies," while Hochul repeated, "We cooperate with ICE, we cooperate with law enforcement."
Watch the clip below via CBS News on YouTube.