Erick Fernandez

Coldplay, Muse, Radiohead. Music is my life.

[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.

[Erick Fernandez @erick2768]

Been stuck here for a long time.

[Erick Fernandez @erick2768]

@LevityMusic @axs keeps saying this. I’ve tried 3 different devices. With WiFi and not. Please help.

[Erick Fernandez @erick2768]

@axs @mike_esposit0 I sent a DM too

[Erick Fernandez @erick2768]

@myvidster How do we reset our passwords? It doesn’t seem to be working. I can’t log in.

[Bananadrew @Bananadrew12]

Going to try again this year lol, @DaTweekaz can’t wait for your EDC Vegas set 😁! How many retweets to do a shotjee with you on stage during your set? #shotjeeee

[Erick Fernandez @erick2768]

@AOC I said this years ago when it was approved.

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC]

Daily reminder that Ticketmaster is a monopoly, it’s merger with LiveNation should never have been approved, and they need to be reigned in.

Break them up.

[Erick Fernandez @erick2768]

@AppleSupport @tim_cook I’m extremely disappointed with your lack of help with my apple AirPods. I’ve driven to the store and I am now going to send them in for a 3rd time. So that will 4 times total. Y’all keep saying they are ok but they are not. 1/3

[riss 🦄🦋 @marissuhh]

Ok but how the hell can I get on stage with zedd at Daer because I need to be up there!!!!!

@Zedd how many rt’s do I need - make a gals dream come true 🥺

[Erick Fernandez @erick2768]

I just scored 44,542 on The Hobbit #pinball machine by @JJPinball 07516-1 via @hobbitpinball

[Erick Fernandez @erick2768]

I just entered to win 2 Weekend Passes + merch to Solid Sound Festival in Massachusetts! https://t.co/uu9A2SnTyh

[Erick Fernandez @erick2768]

I just entered to win 2 Weekend Passes + merch to Solid Sound Festival in Massachusetts! https://t.co/uu9A2SnTyh

[Erick Fernandez @erick2768]

@eventbritehelp I’ve sent 3 emails and still not reply to update my shipping address for @lifeisbeautiful I know wristbands ship soon! Need my address to be accurate.

[Erick Fernandez @erick2768]

@BottleRockNapa can you enter and exit the festival with a one day wristband?

[Erick Fernandez @erick2768]

@danagoodyear I’d like to know where you got your information about the Antelope Valley? Which Lancaster is a part of. The antelope valley isn’t a town. Also labeling it as poor or much poorer is somewhat insulting... other words could’ve been chosen.

[Hillary Clinton @HillaryClinton]

In 2017, the Women’s March was a beacon of hope and defiance. In 2018, it is a testament to the power and resilience of women everywhere. Let’s show that same power in the voting booth this year. #PowerToThePolls

[DEBS WILD @debswild]

20 years ago today, a little unknown band called Starfish took to the stage for the very first time. ❤️🙏🏻🎉🥂😍

[CNN @CNN]

"Let me be clear tonight. The people of Haiti have been through more... withstood more -- they've fought back against more injustice than our President ever has." Anderson Cooper choked back tears as he reflected on the devastating quake nearly 8 years ago https://t.co/Yuh5xe3P8Q

[Ana Navarro-Cárdenas @ananavarro]

Matt Lauer lost his job.
Charlie Rose lost his job.
Mark Halperin lost his job.
Glenn Thrush lost his job.
Billy Bush lost his job.
Harvey Weinstein lost his job.
Kevin Spacey lost his job.
But in politics...
Conyers still in Congress.
Moore still running.
Trump still President.