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WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement after her State of the Union guest, Aliya Rahman, was arrested during the president's speech.
“My guest, Aliya Rahman, stood up silently in the gallery during the president’s speech for a short period of time, part of which other guests were also standing. For that, she was forcibly removed, despite warning officers about her injured shoulders and ultimately charged with ‘Unlawful Conduct.’
WASHINGTON – Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) will take Aliya Rahman, Mary Granlund, Mubashir Hussen, and Gerardo Orozco Guzman as her guests to the State of the Union Address. The stories of these four Minnesotans reflect how ICE’s reckless actions in Minnesota through “Operation Metro Surge” have devastated Minnesotans’ safety and economic security.
MINNEAPOLIS — Following Border Czar Tom Homan’s announcement that Operation Metro Surge is ending, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Workforce Protections Subcommittee Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05) delivered the following opening statement at today’s subcommittee hearing entitled, “Building an AI-Ready America: Safer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology.”
“Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank to our witnesses for being here today.
WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05) spoke on the House Floor calling to abolish ICE and end the federal occupation of Minnesota. In 2026 alone, federal immigration agents have fatally shot two Minneapolis residents, Renee Good and Alex Pretti. In her speech, Rep. Omar also demands a full, independent investigation into both shootings. You can watch the full video here.
MINNEAPOLIS–The Office of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) issued the following statement following the incident at her town hall in North Minneapolis.
“During her town hall, an agitator tried to attack the Congresswoman by spraying an unknown substance with a syringe. Security and the Minneapolis Police Department quickly apprehended the individual. He is now in custody. The Congresswoman is okay. She continued with her town hall because she doesn’t let bullies win.”
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MINNEAPOLIS–Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) issued the following statement following the reporting that immigration enforcement killed another Minnesota resident.
“This appears to be an execution by immigration enforcement. I am absolutely heartbroken, horrified, and appalled that federal agents murdered another member of our community. It is beyond shameful these federal agents are targeting our residents instead of protecting them.
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Good morning, everyone.
"And thank you, Assistant Secretary Palmer, for being here today.
WASHINGTON — Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Deputy Chair Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) and CPC Member and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement ahead of a vote on the bipartisan War Powers Resolution H.Con.Res. 68, led by Reps. McGovern (MA-02), Massie (R-KY-o4), and Castro, directing the President to end unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela:
WASHINGTON — Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Deputy Chair Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) released the following statement opposing this week’s House Appropriations bill, which contains $28 billion in annual funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP):