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[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.

[CNN @CNN]

Nearly half of Cornell University students found responsible for sexual assault in recent years were punished with extra study programs and written reprimands – but avoided suspension or expulsion, a CNN review of school records found.

Those statistics highlight a significant problem of Cornell officials minimizing accounts of abuse, five current and former students who filed sexual misconduct complaints at the university told CNN. https://t.co/L2IGFlheYV

[Home of the Brave @OfTheBraveUSA]

George Retes is an American citizen who was born and raised in California. He is also an Army veteran who deployed to Iraq.

While driving to work, ICE agents shattered his car window, pepper sprayed him, and took him to a detention center where he was held for 3 days.

[tyler oakley @tyleroakley]

who is gonna tell him

[Andy Signore @andysignore]

This is the most neutral summary I’ve seen of the Minnesota murder by ICE. It has ALL angles, it syncs them together, and shows the lead up and aftermath… if you watch this all and still think those shots were justified - you just might be a psychopath.

[Isaiah Martin @isaiahrmartin]

I WILL BE INTRODUCING THE MELISSA HORTMAN/CHARLIE KIRK GUN
SAFETY ACT TO MANDATE FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECKS TO PURCHASE A FIREARM! WE ALSO NEED RED FLAG LAWS, MORE PENALTIES FOR POLITICAL VIOLENCE, AND MORE FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS! TOO MANY LIVES HAVE BEEN LOST!

[JustTheFacts! ⚓️ 🇺🇸🦅 @JustTheFacts_68]

Never forget what Donald said after the shootings/murders of Democrats in Minnesota by one of his supporters.

"I think The Governor of Minnesota is so whacked out. I'm not calling him, why would I call him?... The guy doesn't have a clue, he’s a mess. I could be nice and call him, but why waste time?"

[non aesthetic things @PicturesFoIder]

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[When Is Trump Gone? @DaysLeft4Trump]

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[Def Pen @DefPen]

Rep. Al Green addresses reporters after being escorted out by the Sergeant At Arms.

"It's worth it to let people know that there's some of us who are going to stand up."

#StateOfTheUnion

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[Claudia De la Cruz @Claud9_]

The House just passed a bill giving Trump the power to destroy non-profits that support Palestine by declaring them "supporters of terrorism."

Weaponizing The House to criminalize and demonize solidarity is not new.

From the civil rights movement to struggles to advance the rights of women as well as advancing attacks against countries like Venezuela, The House has served the purpose of capitalism and U.S. imperialism under democrats and republicans alike.

The House was not built for the majority and it doesn’t represent the people.

[sadia 🎀 @tarasnoname]

you guys aren’t going to like this one

but i’m blocking a lot of your favourite influencers because they’re bugging me for not saying a SINGLE word about palestine

“im not educated enough” you have had 6 months to be educated i cant be asked

[Lauren Jauregui @LaurenJauregui]

We keep comparing things to a film but it’s real life, actually…we’re just watching it from a screen so I get why you feel desensitized but like…guys, there’s multiple wars going on outside & inside. & we supply the funds & weapons.

[♱ @CHRMEHRTS]

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[Sulaiman Ahmed @ShaykhSulaiman]

BREAKING: TURKISH PRESIDENT ERDOGAN OFFICIAL STATEMENT

“Hamas is not a terrorist organization, but rather a resistance, and we stand firmly behind them and in constant contact with its leaders

Netanyahu's government continues to commit more massacres against the Palestinian people

We will continue to do what is necessary to hold Israeli officials accountable for the massacres committed in Gaza in accordance with international law.

We invested in our relations that developed recently with the Egyptian authorities to deliver aid to Gaza

Netanyahu and his government added their names to Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin, considering them the Nazis of our time through the crimes they committed in Gaza.

A Turkish Red Crescent aid ship with a capacity of 3,000 tons will arrive in Al-Arish in Egypt tomorrow.

The total humanitarian aid we have sent to Gaza has reached 40,000 tons so far via 19 aircraft and 7 civilian ships.”

[Lauren Jauregui @LaurenJauregui]

This is legitimately a scene from the Hunger Games..like the capital spectators/game creators programmed drones dropping aid for Katniss & other players. I read that book when I was a teenager & distinctly remember how fucking creepy that scene was to me..and now it’s manifested in the real timeline…as a PR stunt…for this country I was born in…to pretend they’re some hero while simultaneously sending weapons & billions of our tax dollars..and pulling aid/funding from organizations that provide this aid in more affective, cost efficient ways (UNWRA). And then everybody pretend this is…normal….This is the most dystopian shit…