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Ilhan Omar

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Ilhan Omar is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, she is one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress. Omar has been an advocate for progressive policies, including healthcare reform, immigration reform, and social justice issues. She has gained national attention for her outspoken views on foreign policy and domestic issues, often addressing the needs of marginalized communities.

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Jun 24, 2025

No, Mr. President—you don't know what you're doing.

commondreams.org
Jun 13, 2025

The person who is in the process of destroying our country should look in the mirror — and that’s Trump.

democracynow.org
Jun 13, 2025

It will be a dark day if we do not stand up for ourselves, for our Constitution and for our republic.

democracynow.org
Jun 13, 2025

We are in the midst of the creation of a police state.

democracynow.org
Jun 13, 2025

People who take an oath to serve and protect should be held accountable when they cause harm in our communities.

democracynow.org
Jun 13, 2025

Protest, dissent is constitutionally protected. That is the — everybody’s First Amendment right in this country.

democracynow.org
Jun 12, 2025

I rise today to denounce the Trump administration's police state tactics in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, New York City, and so many other cities across the country. We should speak clearly about what is happening. Masked agents of the state…

govinfo.gov
Jun 4, 2025

This racist policy will not make us safe, it will separate families and endanger lives. We cannot let it stand.

commondreams.org
May 13, 2025

I rise today to recognize Sue Abderholden for her transformational leadership and advocacy for accessible mental health services in Minnesota. During her 24 years of service as the executive director for the National Alliance on Mental…

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Apr 30, 2025

I am here today as a Representative of a community that is deeply alarmed by the actions of this administration. Just weeks ago, the Trump administration defied a unanimous--we didn't think this was possible--but a unanimous Supreme Court…

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Apr 9, 2025

This budget resolution isn't about fiscal responsibility. It is about enriching the ultrawealthy and betraying working people. It is about gutting Medicaid and SNAP so that the rich can continue to hoard more tax breaks. These cuts do not…

govinfo.gov
Mar 26, 2025

Pete Hegseth is an embarrassment to Minnesota. His incompetence and blatantly illegal actions demonstrate he is grossly unfit to lead the Department of Defense.

truthout.org
Mar 13, 2025

My hope is that we do... open our eyes to that potential—and do whatever we can to keep that American exceptionalism alive.

thenation.com
Mar 13, 2025

The biggest part of my story and my success is the enormous welcome and generosity of my Minnesota neighbors.

thenation.com
Mar 13, 2025

I am American. I get to represent Americans. And not only do I get to live the American Dream, my kids get to live the American Dream.

thenation.com
Mar 13, 2025

I actually was an East-African refugee, and a very visibly Muslim immigrant in Congress, and a Black woman.

thenation.com
Mar 13, 2025

Here in Minnesota, we don’t just welcome refugees and immigrants, we send them to Washington.

thenation.com
Mar 5, 2025

We want ALL students on campus to feel safe. The pro-genocide and the anti-genocide ones.

commondreams.org
Mar 3, 2025

But I am not surprised Republicans are cowards and will now be hiding from their constituents.

commondreams.org
Mar 3, 2025

I host a town hall every single month because it gives me an opportunity to hear from my constituents and not hide from them.

commondreams.org
Feb 13, 2025

USAID saves lives, promotes stability, and supports people in crisis. I joined Minnesota Now on @MPRnews to talk about how people around the world will quite literally lose their lives and why Elon Musk and Trump don't have the authority…

newsweek.com
Feb 12, 2025

It is truly disgusting that members of the Republican party feel emboldened to engage in racist and quite frankly fascist remarks.

newsweek.com
Feb 11, 2025

So let me get this straight, he wants contracts for cancer research cancelled but says let[’s] keep contracts for his company SpaceX to do research.

truthout.org

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