HJM 4010

In Committee

House

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi killing

Requesting an investigation into the killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi.

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Opposite Chamber

Governor

Signed

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Introduced: January 13, 2026

Last Action: January 15, 2026

Status: H State Govt & Tr

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This joint memorial expresses deep respect for Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a Seattle-raised human rights advocate killed in the West Bank in 2024, and urges the U.S. government to launch a formal investigation into her death. It also honors Rachel Corrie, another Washington activist killed in 2003, and calls for justice for both women and all U.S. citizens unjustly killed abroad.

Formally memorializes the life and work of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a Washington-born human rights advocate killed in the West Bank in September 2024.
Honors Rachel Corrie, another Washington resident killed while advocating for Palestinian rights in 2003, and notes her family’s ongoing pursuit of accountability.
Calls on the U.S. federal government—including the President, Secretary of State, and Department of Justice—to open a transparent, thorough, and independent investigation into Eygi’s killing by Israeli military forces.
Requests accountability for Eygi’s death and for other U.S. citizens wrongfully killed abroad by foreign governments.
Endorses the University of Washington Middle East Center’s new lecture series in Eygi’s name to promote education on human rights, peace, and sustainability.

Who is affected

Families of slain Washington human rights activists — The families of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi and Rachel Corrie, who are seeking justice and accountability for their daughters' killings through U.S. government action.
U.S. citizens engaged in international human rights work — U.S. citizens working or traveling abroad in conflict zones who may be at risk of violence and seek greater U.S. government protection and advocacy.
Washington students and community activists — Washington residents and students, especially those involved in social justice, environmental, or immigrant rights activism, who may draw inspiration and awareness from Eygi’s legacy.
Educational institutions in Washington — The University of Washington and other educational institutions, which may be called upon to support or participate in the memorial’s goals, including through programming and advocacy.

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HJM 4010

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi killing

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