The father of a Russian man found dead at the Burning Man festival is demanding justice after authorities confirmed his son was the victim of a homicidethat rocked the famous art and music gathering.Vadim Kruglov,a 37-year-old Russian national who had been living in Washington state, was named as the victim found "lying in a pool of blood," according to the Pershing County Sheriffs Office.His death cast a grim shadow over theannual event held inNevadas Black Rock Desert.In a video posted to Facebook on Thursday, his father, Igor Kruglov, said "words cant express" his feelings over the loss of his son.BURNING MAN HOMICIDE ROCKS FESTIVAL AS POLICE ASK FOR PUBLICS HELP AFTER MAN FOUND IN POOL OF BLOOD"Im proud of my son, now known worldwide," Igor Kruglov, speaking in Russian, said in the video. "He felt injustice deeply and fought for fairness always. I believe a similar situation occurred here. This world is often unfair, but as a peaceful man, I seek justice. I want those responsible to face consequences."Igor Kruglov also expressed gratitude to his son's friends for reaching out to him in the aftermath of the tragedy, noting, "Everyone's helping however they can."The Pershing County Sheriffs Office told Fox News Digital on Friday it had no new updates to share regarding the investigation.Burning Man organizers have issued their condolences, saying, "Our hearts go out to Vadims family and friends, and we grieve the loss of a community member." Organizers also confirmed they were fully cooperating with law enforcement."Burning Man Project is doing everything we can to assist the Sheriffs investigation so the perpetrator can be caught and brought to justice," the organization said.MINIVAN PLOWS THROUGH CROWD AT PENNSYLVANIA FESTIVAL, INJURING THREE PEOPLEThis includes a coordinated donation to theSecret Witnessprogram, which offers rewards for tips aiding the investigation.The incident occurred on the evening ofAug. 30, between8 and 9:30 p.m. local time, according to the sheriffs office. The annual event, which attracts tens of thousands of participants, known as "Burners," transforms the desert into a temporary city complete with large-scale art installations, themed camps and the iconic ceremonial burns.The two final evenings of the festival include a pair of large-scale "burns." The first involvesparticipants loading a 100-foot-tall wooden effigy of a man with fireworks, and the second consists of the burning of the "Temple."Authorities were alerted to the scene when an attendee flagged down an officer on Saturday evening, leading to the discovery of the victim, whom police described in a Monday news release as "obviously deceased."MARINE HOPEFUL FOUND DEAD ON ROADSIDE AFTER HOLIDAY PARTY MAY HAVE BEEN 'BEAT TO DEATH,' LAWSUIT CLAIMSThe area was immediately secured, and investigators have since interviewed several individuals who may have been nearby.Despite the shock surrounding the event, officials have indicated that the death appears to be an isolated incident. The sheriffs office said earlier this week that it is continuing its investigation and seeking public assistance. They believe that witnesses from the community could hold vital clues.Police are asking anyone with information to call them at 775-273-2641 and reference case # 25-318.Burning Man organizers stressed the importance of not obstructing the investigation. "The safety and well-being of our community are paramount," they said, according to the Associated Press. Support services are also reportedly available to participants who may be affected.

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith argued Thursday that Democratic figures opposing President Donald Trumps crime crackdown in their cities are motivated by ego and fear of losing power.In an interview on Fox News Channels "The Will Cain Show," Smith told the host that Democratic leaders, including Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, refuse to work with Trump because it would damage their image to cooperate with the president."When you take those things into account, theres no denying that theres egos that are involved, theres people thats worrying about their power being usurped, theres also people worried about maintaining power because, if any way they come across as cooperative and willing to work with the president, that theyre going to alienate their party," Smith told Cain.GOV. PRITZKER SAYS TRUMP TRYING TO 'MANUFACTURE A CRISIS' AS ADMIN PLANS NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT TO CHICAGOTrump has signaled his intention to send federal troops into Chicago to address the citys violent crime. In a Truth Social post shared Tuesday, he wrote, "At least 54 people were shot in Chicago over the weekend, 8 people were killed... Pritzker needs help badly, he just doesnt know it yet. I will solve the crime problem fast, just like I did in DC. Chicago will be safe again, & soon. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"Washington, D.C., has seen a decrease in reported crime in recent weeks after Trump ordered the deployment of the U.S. National Guard and expanded federal law enforcement presence in the city last month.Trumps calls for similar federal intervention into Chicago have sparked pushback from Pritzker and Johnson.CHICAGO MAYOR CALLS TRUMP'S NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT PLAN 'UNCOORDINATED, UNCALLED-FOR AND UNSOUND'The governor has said there is no crime emergency in Chicago and that Trump is "attempting to manufacture a crisis, politicize Americans who serve in uniform, and continue abusing his power to distract from the pain he is causing working families."He also called Trumps idea "unconstitutional" and "un-American."Johnson wrote on X last month, "What the President is proposing would be the most flagrant violation of our Constitution in the 21st Century. The City of Chicago does not need a military occupation."Smith argued that while Democratic leaders are protecting their egos, Republicans are also guilty of blindly backing Trumps agenda."But theyre not the only ones guilty of that because weve seen people on the right willing to sign off on anything the president says and does because of the same reasons, so again, its politics across the board," the commentator said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREHowever, Smith said crime and death in Chicago must take priority over political squabbling."But as a Black man speaking to the murders that you highlighted and articulated, thats my primary concern and that should usurp all concerns over all other things when it comes to what were talking about," he told Cain. "People are getting killed in the streets, particularly in the streets of Chicago."Reps for Pritzker and Johnson did not immediately reply to Fox News Digital's request for comment.Fox News Digitals Cameron Arcand and Landon Mion contributed to this report.

An Idaho transgender athlete asked the U.S. Supreme Court this week to drop a challenge against a state law that "bars transgender girls and women from playing on girls and womens sports teams," according to a filing by her attorneys.In July, the Supreme Court agreed to hear the case Little v. Hecox, which began in 2020. A trans athlete at Boise State University, Lindsay Hecox, sued the state to compete on the university's women's cross-country team."While playing womens sports is important to Ms. Hecox, her top priority is graduating from college and living a healthy and safe life," a filing from her attorneys read. "Ms. Hecox has therefore decided to permanently withdraw and refrain from playing any womens sports at BSU or in Idaho covered by H.B. 500." "Ms. Hecox has firmly committed not to try out for or participate in any school-sponsored womens sports covered by H.B. 500," it added. "Accordingly, on September 2, 2025, Ms. Hecox filed the Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, dismissing her complaint with prejudice."ATTORNEY GENERAL LEADING THE SUPREME COURT TRANS ATHLETE CASE DEFENSE SPEAKS OUTIf the request is approved, the case cannot be refiled.In April 2020, Hecox pursued a challenge against H.B. 500 as a freshman at BSU at the time, according to lawyers for the now-24-year-old."Ms. Hecox alleged that she intended to try out for the BSU womens track and cross-country teams as a rising sophomore, and that H.B. 500 barred her from doing so in violation of her constitutional and statutory rights. Ms. Hecox moved for a preliminary injunction on the basis of her equal protection claim," the filing said."On August 17, 2020, the district court preliminarily enjoined petitioners from enforcing H.B. 500, concluding that Ms. Hecox was likely to succeed on the merits of her equal protection challenge and that the equitable factors likewise favored preliminary injunctive relief," it added.The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit later affirmed the district courts preliminary injunction in June 2024, before the case made its way up to the Supreme Court.LAWSUIT OVER MINNESOTA TRANS PITCHER HEATS UP WITH FIRST COURT HEARINGIn the five years since the case began, Hecox has faced "significant challenges that have affected her both personally and academically," the lawyers wrote. They cite an "illness" and the 2022 death of Hecox's father as having impeded their client's "ability to focus on her schoolwork and participate in sports.""Although Ms. Hecox has remained in college and has continued to find strength and [camaraderie] in sports despite these challenges, she will not graduate until at least May of 2026," it continued."Ms. Hecox has also come under negative public scrutiny from certain quarters because of this litigation, and she believes that such continued and likely intensified attention in the coming school year will distract her from her schoolwork and prevent her from meeting her academic and personal goals," the filing said."Ms. Hecoxs unequivocal abandonment of her claims against petitioners renders this case moot, and since the dismissal is with prejudice, there is no possibility of the regeneration of the controversy by a reassertion of a right to litigate," it concluded. "Because Ms. Hecox is abandoning her claims after prevailing in the court of appeals, this Court should vacate the underlying judgment."The Solicitor Generalof Idaho wrote in a subsequent filing to the Supreme Court, "petitioners intend to oppose the suggestion of mootness.""Given the difficulty of researching, preparing, proofing, and printing an adequate response to the suggestion of mootness," the solicitor general continued, "We request an additional 14 days to oppose the suggestion and a new deadline of September 26."Fox News Digitals Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.

The University of Kentucky student-athlete accused of hiding her dead newborn inside a closet was described as a "serial bully," according to a former classmate.Laken Snelling, 21, was taken into custody on Sunday after officers with the Lexington Police Department responded to an unresponsive infant, according to officials. The infant was "pronounced deceased at the scene," officials said in a statement. Police said Snelling was the infant's mother.The Fayette County Coroner's Office in Lexington, Kentucky, said in a statement that an autopsy on the male infant was inconclusive, adding extensive microscopic analysis is needed to determine how the infant died.Snelling was charged with tampering with physical evidence, concealing the birth of an infant and abuse of a corpse. She pleaded not guilty.AUTOPSY RESULTS DEEPEN MYSTERY OF INFANT ALLEGEDLY FOUND DEAD IN UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ATHLETE'S CLOSETWLEX reported that the newborn was located in a closet "wrapped in a towel inside of a black trash bag," according to a police document.Sydney Kite, who went to high school with Snelling, accused the athlete of bullying her friends and sister, according to the Daily Mail."Laken had many, many people that she took her personal anger out on. My sister was one of them," Kite said. "While in high school, she tried to run over one of my closest friends with her Jeep. The bullying got so bad, my friend had to be pulled out of school and transferred to another because Laken had taken it so far."Snelling is a senior at the University of Kentucky and a member of the STUNT team, according to a university spokesperson. The university describes STUNT as a "head-to-head competition between two teams that focuses on the technical and athletic aspects of cheer," which is "one of the fastest-growing female sports in the United States."UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY CHEERLEADER ACCUSED OF HIDING HER DEAD INFANT IN CLOSETSnelling also "admitted to giving birth," the police document indicated.She was released from jail on a $100,000 bond and placed on house arrest.Other similar cases have gained national attention.In 1996, Amy Grossberg and Brian Peterson had a baby in a $52 a night Delaware hotel room, then they dumped the infant in a dumpster. The two claimed the baby was stillborn, according to NBC Philadelphia.Amy Grossberg fell sick after returning to her dorm at the University of Delaware and needed to be hospitalized. Once at the hospital, doctors determined she delivered a baby.Melissa Drexler gave birth to a baby while in a bathroom at her New Jersey high school prom in 1997, according to the New York Times. Officials said Drexler wrapped the infant in plastic bags and put him in a trash bin.Drexler pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter, and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.Fox News Digital reached out to Snelling's attorney for comment.Fox News Digital's Alexandria Koch contributed to this report.

President Donald Trump attacked Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York on Friday morning, deriding him as a "psychopathic nut job" and "one of the most disgusting Congressmen in USA History" in a Truth Social post days after the congressman noted in a statement that he will not seek re-election in 2026."Jerry Nadler, one of the most disgusting Congressmen in USA History is, at long last, calling it 'quits' - Hes finally leaving Congress!" the president declared in the post."Ive been beating this bum for 40 years, first as a New York City developer, where he opposed me, for no reason, at every corner, but could NEVER stop me from getting the job done, and then, as your President, where this psychopathic nut job, together with Crazy Nancy Pelosi, Impeached me twice, AND LOST, wasting Millions of Dollars in time and taxpayer money," the president continued.DEMOCRATIC REP. JERRY NADLER WILL NOT SEEK REELECTION"It will be a great day for the U.S.A. when Nadler, a pathetic lightweight, is out of office and leaves our beautiful, and NOW VERY SAFE, Washington, D.C. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" Trump added.Nadler dismissed Trump's broadsides in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital on Friday.CLINTON AND KENNEDY HEIRS WEIGH IN ON RUNNING FOR NADLER'S NEW YORK SEAT"Ive known Donald Trump almost as long as hes known Jeffrey Epstein. Ive always known him for the charlatanhe is. Now I know him as a twice impeached president, convicted felon, and chief insurrectionist. I dont take anything he says seriously and neither should anyone else," Nadler declared in the statement.The lawmaker has served in the U.S. House of Representatives for more than three decades.REP. NADLER CONDEMNS TRUMP ADMIN AFTER STAFF MEMBER HANDCUFFED DURING CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE SECURITY SWEEPCLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"For more than 32 years, I have had the honor of serving the people of New York in the United States Congress. Today, I am announcing that I will not be seeking re-election next year and that this term in Congress will be my last. This decision has not been easy. But I know in my heart it is the right one and that it is the right time to pass the torch to a new generation," he said in a statement issued on Tuesday."When I step down at the end of this term, I will have served for 50 years in continuous elected public service to the people of New York," he noted in the statement.

A new essay in America Magazine by a pair of Georgetown professors slammed PresidentDonald Trumps DEI "crackdown," saying it is an assault on religious freedom, especially at Jesuit schools.The essay, titled, "At Jesuit universities, the governmentsDEI crackdown is an attack on religious freedom," is authored by William Michael Treanor, a professor of constitutional law and constitutional history and a former dean, and Amy Uelmen, a lecturer in religion and professional life and a special advisor to the dean at Georgetown Law School."This past March, Georgetown University Law Center fended off an extraordinary incident of unprecedented government overreach when the chief federal prosecutor for our district, interim U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr., opened an inquiry into the content of our curriculum," they wrote.UNIVERSITY RUNS DAMAGE CONTROL AMID CONCERNS IT HIDES ILLEGALS, UPHOLDS REVERSE DISCRIMINATION"Such incursions constitute a threat of the highest order to our nations First Amendment values. Now more than ever, it is urgent to stand up for our universitys autonomy to make curricular decisions based on its Jesuit mission."The essay fromTreanor and Uelmen hit TrumpsJan. 21executive order on DEI, as well as thememorandum to "All Federal Agencies," that asked the agencies that receive federal funds to comply with federal law and "ensure that their programs and activities comply with federal law and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or other protected characteristics-no matter the program's labels, objectives, or intentions."DOJ INVESTIGATING GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY'S HIRING PRACTICES OVER ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION"The often unstated premise for the attack on DEI programs and policies is that they necessarily push down or squash the identity and interests of those who are not the beneficiaries of these efforts,"Treanor and Uelmen wrote. "This zero-sum-game vision sorts the world into undeserving winners and otherwise deserving losers, and in the scramble for scarce resources, this vision concludes that DEI is unjust and unfair."They also defended Georgetowns approach to DEI by highlighting the mission statement of the university, which reads, "[S]erious and sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs promotes intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding."Fox News Digital reached out to Georgetown University and the Department of Justice for comment. The Department of Justice referred Fox News Digital to two letters sent to Georgetown, one in February and one in March.ELITE UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR SPARKS SOCIAL MEDIA BACKLASH AFTER REVEALING WHAT IRAN SHOULD DO NEXT: 'THIS DEMON'In part, the February letter raised Georgetown's "invocation of Catholic doctrine as a reason for your schools devotion to racist policies was particularly vexing.""Catholics opposed Jim Crow and other Democrat policies of segregation and we even led the fight to end that racism," Ed Martin, former US attorney for the District of Columbia, wrote. "As a Catholic and former servant of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, I find it disturbing that a Jesuit institution is choosing racism in the name of some misunderstood preference - and even boasts about it.""Until you answer my questions in full, as my initial letter stated, no Georgetown Law student will be considered for our fellows program, our summer internships, or employment in our office," he added.

A man reportedly in the U.S. illegally was charged with killing a missing 19-year-old Maryland woman whose body was discovered off a highway earlier this week.Hugo Hernandez-Mendez, 35, of Bowie, Maryland, was arrested Thursday in the killing of Dacara Thompson, Prince George's County Police Department said.Hernandez-Mendez is an illegal immigrant and had a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer issued on Thursday, according to WJLA-TV.Prince George's County Police Department told Fox News Digital that the department was not releasing the immigration status of Hernandez-Mendez. ICE did not immediately respond when Fox News Digital reached out.MARYLAND MOTHER KILLED WHEN 4 TEENS IN STOLEN CAR SLAM INTO HER AND HER CHILDThe news outlet also reported that U.S. Park Police had arrested Hernandez-Mendez for a DWI in April, but that he was subsequently released pending a court appearance. Fox News Digital reached out to the Park Police but did not immediately hear back.Thompsons family reported her missing on Aug. 23. On Sunday, her body was discovered dumped in a grassy area near Route 50 in Anne Arundel County.Investigators combed through security footage that showed Thompson had approached a black sport utility vehicle (SUV) in the early hours of Aug. 23. She was seen speaking to the driver, according to police, before entering the vehicle. The driver then drove to a home in Bowie.Detectives executed a search warrant on the home Thursday and uncovered evidence that suggested Thompson had been killed in the bedroom of the home, police said.Hernandez-Mendez lived at the residence and resided in the bedroom where authorities say the killing happened. Police said he also has access to the black SUV that Thompson was seen entering.MULTIPLE FATAL CRASHES LINKED TO ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS SPARK ARRESTS ACROSS US IN RECENT DAYSHernandez-Mendez was charged with first- and second-degree murder in Thompsons death.Maryland Gov. Wes Moore released a statement on the death investigation on Friday, calling Thompson a "bright light" who was "committed to public service.""Our entire state mourns the horrible loss of DaCara Thompson, who was taken from us by an act of senseless violence," the governor said in the statement, vowing to use "every tool at our disposal" to hold those responsible for her death accountable.The 19-year-olds cause of death has yet to be determined, though police said it may be ruled a homicide based on the evidence collected.As the investigation remains active, police said detectives are working to determine whether Hernandez-Mendez and Thompson knew each other before the day she went missing.Hernandez-Mendez is currently being held without bond by the Maryland Department of Corrections.

Archaeologists in Alexandria, Egypt, recently recovered the ruins and relics of a 2,000-year-old city.Divers plunged into the waters off the Abu Qir Bay, pulling out various artifacts and revealing building structures.Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities Secretary-General Mohamed Ismailtold Reuters the artifacts date back to successive periods starting from the Ptolemaic era.ANCIENT ROMAN APARTMENT BUILDING FOUND BENEATH PUBLIC SQUARE AMID SUBWAY CONSTRUCTIONIsmail said the Ptolemaic era "was right after the construction of Alexandria's city, until the Roman era."He added, "This indicates that the region was prosperous and developing since the establishment of Alexandria in the Ptolemaic era, after Alexander the Great, and continued into the Roman era, up to more recent times."The Ptolemaic era lasted from 305 to 30 B.C.E., according to Smithsonian Magazine.Officials believe the ancient docks and port they found were an extension of the city of Canopus, which was reportedly known as a party and religious town.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERDivers also discovered a quartz statue of a cartouche of Ramses II. Ramses ruled Ancient Egypt from 1279 to 1213 B.C.E.,according to the ministry's press release.A stone statue of an unknown Ptolemaic individual and a white marble statue of a Roman noble person were also unearthed.Pottery vessels and dishes, stone anchors, water tanks, temples and coins were also discovered.Officials say the recovery marks an important milestone in Egypts national plan to study, preserve and showcase its submerged heritage.The discoveries also prove how natural events in history, such as earthquakes, can cause once-thriving ancient cities to end up in the Mediterranean Sea."This event carries a strong message to the whole world, that Egypt is a great country, capable of preserving its ancient heritage and enhancing its global tourism status," said Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathi.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"[This] is evident in its success in attracting approximately 15.8 million tourists during the past year," he added.Reuters contributed reporting.

Cannabis is getting stronger, research has shown and so are its health risks.Two new studies raise red flags about how marijuana use may increase paranoia and mental health struggles, especially for people who start using it to cope with anxiety, depression or past trauma.The first study, published in BMJ Mental Health, looked at more than 3,000 adults who currently or previously used cannabis.CANNABIS GUMMY POISONINGS SURGE AMONG VULNERABLE GROUP, EXPERTS WARNResearchers found that people who first tried marijuana to deal with pain, stress or depression were far more likely to struggle with paranoia later.Those who only used it out of curiosity or for fun had the lowest levels of paranoia and anxiety.They also measured how much people were consuming. On average, participants reported using the equivalent of 10 to 17 joints per week with today's strains widely reported to be much stronger than in past decades.According to the American Psychological Association, in the 1960s and 1970s, marijuana averaged about 1% THC; today, many products reach 30% and concentrates can hit 9095%.CANNABIS USE RAISES RISK OF HEART ATTACK AND STROKE MORE THAN COCAINE, OTHER DRUGS, MAJOR REVIEW SUGGESTSResearcher Tom Freeman, a professor at the University of Bath, suggested that cannabis could be tracked like alcohol by standard "THC units," so users know exactly how much theyre consuming and what it could mean for their health.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER"This study further spotlights that youth cannabis use can be destructive to developing brains," Riana Durrett, director of the UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute, told Fox News Digital."Although there are varying opinions about cannabis law and policy reform, everyone can agree that youth prevention is essential to public health and future generations."Durrett, who was not involved in the study, also noted that the findings help to confirm the connections between trauma, anxiety and cannabis use, which are also supported by previous UNLV research."There is convincing evidence that cannabis should not be used to self-medicate for anxiety, even though there may be other important medical benefits that also deserve research and attention," she said.More research is needed on how cannabis use compares to alcohol, Durrett added.The second study, published in Psychological Medicine, dug into the link between childhood trauma, paranoia and cannabis use.Participants who experienced some kind of trauma, such as physical or emotional abuse, were more likely to suffer paranoia and marijuana made it worse.Dr. Giulia Trotta, a psychiatrist at King's College London and lead author of the first study, said cannabis appears to "exacerbate the effects" of trauma, depending on what a person went through. She urges doctors to screen patients with paranoia for a history of trauma.As cannabis legalization widens, more people are turning to marijuana for relief from stress, pain or trauma. But experts warn that self-medicating in this way can backfire.MORE IN HEALTH NEWSProfessor Marta Di Forti of Kings College London, who worked on both studies, said the findings are a clear warning for policymakers."While some individuals turn to cannabis as a way of coping with pain or trauma, this may carry significant risks for their mental health and well-being."

Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Ariz., sparked a social media firestorm on Thursday for saying she does not "give a sh--" whether people in her district can vote for her in a rebuke of President Donald Trumps immigration policies.During a press conference on Capitol Hill on Thursday, Ansari was asked about her use of the term "constituents" while criticizing the Trump administrations mass deportation efforts."So, I didnt realize this was such a controversy until the right-wing media started attacking me for using the word, so I Googled the word constituent. The definition of constituent is somebody who is part of a community, doesnt matter what their legal status is," Ansari said.LAWMAKERS UNDER FIRE FOR SHARING ICE RAID INFO, WARNING LOCALS OF IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS"If somebody is an asylum seeker, if somebody has a green card, if somebody is a U.S. citizen, if somebody lives in the community, I represent them," she added, responding to a question from a Daily Caller News Foundation reporter. "Constituent does not mean voter. I dont care if none of these individuals can vote for me. I dont give a sh--. I care about making sure that the United States government with our taxpayer dollars, is treating people with dignity and respect."The comments triggered some backlash on X, including from one of her Republican colleagues."A Member of Congress who brags she had to Google the word constituent has no business writing laws," Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., posted. "Constituents are hardworking American citizens, the people who elect you. Not illegal aliens. Not asylum shoppers. When you say I dont care if they cant vote for me" you admit it. You dont represent Americans, you represent everyone but them."SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS AFTER HOUSE DEM MAKES 'SHOCKING' COMMENT ABOUT AMERICA DURING OVERSEAS TRIPAnsari fired back at his post directly, saying his "selective hearing is showing" and that he missed the purpose of her remarks, which focused on alleged mistreatment at the Eloy Detention Center in Arizona."The women I met have committed no crimes seeking asylum is not a crime, fyi. This press conference was about a woman named Yari, who was a green card holder from my district, who has leukemia, is coughing up blood, and has been denied an oncologist for nearly 7 months," she replied.CLICK HERE FOR MORE IMMIGRATION COVERAGEHarrigan replied, saying with a lengthy post that Yari, a cancer patient who Ansari was spotlighting during the press conference, had "been seen by medical staff 13 TIMES and cleared EVERY time. When arrested, she told law enforcement she had NO medical issues and took NO meds."TRUMPS IMMIGRATION RESET IS LIFTING WAGES AND FORCING REAL ECONOMIC REFORMOther X users expressed their frustration with her remarks."Can someone please explain to me what sort of national identity or heritage or culture we are supposed to share with foreigners who get elected and see their primary job as serving the interests of other foreigners?" conservative digital strategist Logan Hall posted."The Democrats can't even hide it anymore," Florida GOP chair Evan Power posted."She doesn't swear an oath to preserve, protect and defend the idea that every illegal alien in the country be treated with dignity and respect...These people are insufferable morons," conservative radio host Derek Hunter posted.Ansari said in a separate post that her position is an example of being empathetic toward others."Right-wing media is perplexed that an elected official might actually care about someone who cant vote for them. Its called representing ALL residentsregardless of immigration status. Thats how our Constitution (and empathy) works," she wrote.Fox News Digital reached out to Ansaris office, ICE and DHS.