Cory

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

It is a basic principle of American democracy that the government can’t selectively target individuals simply because of their political beliefs or what they say. But that’s exactly what the Trump Administration is doing to Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota.

To understand why this is so appalling, it’s important to know the facts. Congresswoman Omar came to this country with her father when she was 12 years old. Five years later, her father became a naturalized citizen. If Ilhan had been 18 at the time, she would have had to apply for citizenship separately. But because she was 17, she became a naturalized citizen automatically.

Congresswoman Omar went on to graduate from college, work as a community organizer, become the first Somali-American legislator elected to public office in the U.S., and win a seat in Congress. There, she has been one of the Trump Administration’s fiercest critics, which has led the president to repeatedly single her out as someone who he believes does not belong in this country.

Now the Administration is actively trying to deport Congresswoman Omar, seemingly based solely on the unsubstantiated theory that she was actually 18 when her father was naturalized, and therefore is not a citizen. Federal agents have raided her home, confiscated personal records, and seized her phone — all to try and uncover a nonexistent smoking gun from 20 years ago that will somehow make their case.

Think about that. The full weight of the federal government is being brought down on a law-abiding elected official because she has dared to criticize the president. And it’s not the first time this has happened. Under President Trump, the Justice Department has repeatedly gone after those he considers his political enemies — from the Attorney General of New York, to the former head of the FBI, to members of the Federal Reserve.

In those cases, the prosecutions either stalled or were dismissed for having no basis in law, and the same is likely to happen in this case. But not before Congresswoman Omar’s life has been turned upside down, her legal bills have piled up, and she’s been forced to spend time fighting unsubstantiated charges instead of serving the people of Minnesota.

The fact that any president, or any administration, is willing to engage in such transparent efforts to intimidate someone should outrage all Americans, regardless of how they feel about Congresswoman Omar’s political views. Because if this becomes the new normal, there’s no reason to believe it will stop with her — or that future presidents, in either party, won’t do the same.

[troy bond jr (grand admiral) @TroyHasEbola]

Unfortunately, a few gun deaths a year is the price we have to pay for the second amendment

[Theoatrix @theoatrix]

No way 😂😂😂

[bbno$ 👶🚫💰 @bbnomula]

i wanna throw a massive charity concert and raise money for Palestine

who should perform?
what city?

calling all my artist friends to stand on business and raise some money 🍉

[MILEY @miley]

The feeling of losing my Aunt Dolly is beyond what feels right to share. Our most sacred moments were private and they’ll stay there behind the stage, beneath the glamour & between our hearts.

What I KNOW is Dolly would want me to feel it, write a song about it, and then continue on and be strong. I have an angel by my side. I always have. One of our last conversations was about music and metamorphosis. 🦋

I will always love her and want to make her proud. My heart breaks for the world, her family and friends who will miss her deeply. We’re in this loss together and we will see her in all of the most beautiful things. 💖 @dollyparton

[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

I'm listening, I'm learning. Safety first, NYC.

[onyxia @aixyno]

if fortnite can allow cvm to be in the game, let this emote come back im so serious

[Dr. Simon @goddek]

Rape children on Epstein Island: no consequences.

Climb the Empire State Building to spread a message of love: arrested immediately.

🤡🌎

[ABC News @ABC]

JUST IN: After two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner on top of its spire Wednesday afternoon, one of the climbers appeared to propose to the other. https://t.co/ngG3jOeTBU

[DiscussingFilm @DiscussingFilm]

‘Lilo & Stitch’ creators Chris Sanders & Dean DeBlois have shared a piece of artwork honoring the late Daveigh Chase.

Chase voiced Lilo in the ‘Lilo & Stitch’ film.

[Canada Hates Trump @AntiTrumpCanada]

Dear Iran:
26.6771° N
80.0370° W

[💕 Brittany Belle 💕 @BrittanyinTexas]

Love a good redaction 😆

[Verbal Assassin ✍🏽 @ulovewendy]

🌬️☕️

[Minecraft @Minecraft]

Huh? Just seeds?

[Cory @armadylkingx]

LMAOOO https://t.co/ZerEoYTQAq

[Kamala Harris @KamalaHarris]

President Trump and Congressional Republicans just shut down the government because they refused to stop your health care costs from rising.

Let me be clear: Republicans are in charge of the White House, House, and Senate. This is their shutdown.

[bbno$ 👶🚫💰 @bbnomula]

i can’t believe this

[Pop Crave @PopCrave]

Viral judge Frank Caprio has passed away at 88.

[Call of Duty @CallofDuty]

today is the only day you can RT this