Washington has seen its fair share of fiery political statements, but rarely does a soundbite reverberate this loudly, this quickly. Jasmine Crockett — the outspoken Congresswoman and former public defender — has set off a national firestorm with a statement that is being hailed by some as a long-overdue truth and condemned by others as reckless justification for lawlessness.

The Statement Heard Around the Nation

“Crimes of Survival” — A Controversial Idea

Supporters Applaud the “Uncomfortable Truth”

Critics Sound the Alarm

A Personal Perspective

The Bigger Picture: Poverty and Justice

Political Fallout

The Cultural Shockwave

The Final Question