Ilhan Omar Condemns Guest’s Arrest at Trump’s State of the Union
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Representative Ilhan Omar condemned the arrest of her guest, Aliya Rahman, during the State of the Union address, stating it sends a chilling message about democracy.
- Aliya Rahman, a U.S. citizen previously targeted during an ICE immigration crackdown, was invited by Omar to attend the speech and was forcibly removed by Capitol Police.
- Rahman was charged with unlawful conduct for allegedly disrupting Congress by standing up in the gallery during President Trump's address.
- The misdemeanor charge against Rahman carries a potential penalty of up to $500 fine and six months in prison.
