The Daily Punch Jordan on Epstein files, DOJ & 2026 elections
Feb 13, 2026
Jim Jordan, U.S. Representative from Ohio and Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, discusses DOJ handling of sensitive files and the balance between law and victim privacy. He tackles reactions to individuals named in documents and critiques DOJ prosecutorial choices. He also debates immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies, FISA Section 702 reauthorization, and Republican messaging for the 2026 cycle.
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Fix Sanctuary Policies First
- Jordan says fixing sanctuary city policies is the prerequisite to broader DHS and ICE reforms.
- He urges cooperation between local law enforcement and federal authorities to prevent releasing dangerous individuals to the streets.
Avoid Judicial Warrants For Routine Immigration
- Jordan opposes requiring judicial warrants for routine immigration apprehensions and warns it would impede enforcement.
- He says administrative warrants suffice for removing illegal migrants and warns against elevating routine actions to criminal standards.
702 Reauthorization With Civil Liberties Guardrails
- Jordan supports reauthorizing FISA Section 702 but insists on tighter safeguards for Americans.
- He emphasizes making the program outward-focused on foreign targets while protecting constitutional liberties.
