Press Releases
WASHINGTON—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) introduced the Protect our Protesters Act today to criminalize police violence against demonstrators exercising their constitutional rights. After the unjust murder of George Floyd, people across the country protested their opposition to police brutality and were met with force. This legislation ensures police are held accountable and charged with a federal crime for killing or causing bodily harm to civilians exercising their constitutional right to free speech.
MINNEAPOLIS – Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released a mid-year progress report of her tenure in Congress thus far, along with an interactive map of events throughout the district. The achievements highlight the work Rep. Omar and her staff have done on behalf of the 5th District.
The achievements include:
MINNEAPOLIS—Rep. Omar released the following statement on the passing of her father, Nur Omar Mohamed.
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ"
"Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'cuun
"Surely we belong to God and to Him shall we return.
"It is with tremendous sadness and pain that I share that my father, Nur Omar Mohamed, passed away today due to complications from COVID-19. No words can describe what he meant to me and all who knew him. My family and I ask for your respect and privacy during this time."
WASHINGTON—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) led a letter to Secretary Mark Esper and Secretary Michael Pompeo today calling for the Administration to provide a briefing for members on the justifications of the recently announced arms sales to the Philippines, Egypt, India, Hungary, and the United Arab Emirates. The letter also calls for a hold on all arms sales until Congress has the opportunity to review them carefully.
WASHINGTON – Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Karen Bass, and Rep. Jason Crow today introduced the George Floyd Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2020, which is designed to address the issue of police accountability and build trust between police departments and the communities they serve. Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Ben Cardin.
MINNEAPOLIS—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) today announced four bills in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the unrest in response. The bills address the need for better accountability for police misuse of force, the violent police response to protests, the President's use of military action against U.S. Citizens, and the need for economic relief for communities impacted.
MINNEAPOLIS—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement today in recognition of Pride Month.
"As our community has been painfully reminded, deep inequities and injustices persist within our Minnesota community and the country. The loss of one of our community members, George Floyd, has ignited a national conversation on police violence and the continued brutality committed against Black people on a regular basis.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05), in partnership with Congresswoman Karen Bass (CA-37), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13), introduced a resolution to condemn police brutality, racial profiling and the excessive use of force.