SJM 8012 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Requesting an investigation into the killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi.

Washington State's Senate and House of Representatives passed SJM 8012, a formal memorial requesting the U.S. Department of State conduct an independent investigation into the killing of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a Seattle-born human rights activist and University of Washington psychology graduate. The memorial specifically asks for an investigation into her 2024 death in the West Bank, when she was fatally shot by an Israeli military sniper while peacefully observing the displacement of Palestinians. It cites her background as a Washington resident, community organizer, and advocate for Palestinian rights, drawing parallels to another Washington activist's similar killing. This procedural request does not create new law but formally urges U.S. government action to seek accountability for a U.S. citizen killed abroad.
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Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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