Washington (Quds News Network)- Only 14 Democratic lawmakers signed a letter urging the release of Mahmoud Khalil, an anti-genocide Palestinian activist and U.S. green card holder. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) detained him without charges for his activism at Columbia University.
“We are horrified by the illegal abduction and indefinite detention of Mahmoud Khalil,” the letter states. It demands his release from DHS custody.
The letter, addressed to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, condemns the action. “Khalil has not been charged or convicted of any crime. As the Trump administration proudly admits, he was targeted solely for his activism,” it reads.
Representatives Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Mark Pocan, Ayanna Pressley, Nydia M. Velázquez, Delia C. Ramirez, Jasmine rocket, Summer Lee, Lateefah Simon, Gwen S. Moore, Nikema Williams, Al Green, Andre Carson, and Jams McGovem signed the letter. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did not sign, despite previously criticizing Khalil’s arrest.
The lesser evil everybody!
You're not wrong, but I mean, did any Republicans sign it?
Good job Democrats, you're slightly better than the fascists. 🙄
2.6% better. lol
Yep. At least we know who among the Democratic party has a spine. The rest we might be able to do something about. It's a good reason to support politicians over party, if anything.
Shame that the fascists are in power, though, so if there is ever another fair and free election in the US again, I'll be plenty surprised.
Not mentioned in the article. No link to the letter itself either.
From Rashida Tlaid's Twitter:
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