WATCH: Lawmakers stand in support of immigration enforcement while others shout

During his State of the Union address, President Trump asked members of Congress to stand who support his administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. While supporters stood, lawmakers who disagreed remained seated. Some lawmakers, including Rep. Omar and Rep. Tlaib appeared to shout from their seats.

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