Rep. Ilhan Omar

Rep. Ilhan Omar

@repilhan.bsky.social

Representing Minnesota's 5th District in the People's House. US Progressives Deputy Chair. Account managed by staff.

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Trump has worked around the clock to enrich himself and his billionaire buddies at the expense of the American people — we're not going to let him get away with it. This corrupt administration will be held accountable.

Israeli forces unlawfully detained Brad Lander & dozens of American rabbis for harvesting olives in the West Bank. It's not illegal to harvest olives; Israel's genocide against the Palestinian people is. All detainees must be released immediately. We must end the genocide.

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I’ve been released from IDF custody with a “warning,” apparently because of my public profile (I told them I wasn’t even a congressmember yet, just a nominee). But several dozen rabbis & participants harvesting olives with me are still in detention.

ICE is out of control. This week, a five year-old child watched ICE shoot his father. Trump's rogue agency has shot more than 43 people in two years, murdering eight. There is no reforming this abhorrent agency. Abolish ICE.

9 months ago, ICE agent Jonathan Ross murdered Renée Good in broad daylight and called her a "fucking bitch" as he walked away. Renée's family and our community have yet to see justice for this senseless murder. It's unacceptable. We must prosecute and abolish ICE.

Flock cameras track your every move. It’s creepy, dangerous, and raises serious civil rights concerns. Big Tech is pushing us toward an AI surveillance state. Americans deserve privacy, not unchecked surveillance. Ban Flock NOW.

Renee Good's family deserves accountability and justice. The officer responsible for her death must be prosecuted and ICE must be abolished. This is the bare minimum. No family should have to suffer this kind of loss and trauma ever again.

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It was incredible to tour the Indian Health Board’s new clinic, Menaandawiwe Wellness Campus, in Minneapolis. This new facility will allow the Indian Health Board to serve up to 1,700 more community members each year, expanding our neighbors' access to quality care.

9 Americans have been killed by Israeli forces in the last 4 years. We need answers. Senate Republicans just blocked a resolution to get accountability for their families and the thousands of Palestinians facing genocide. Unconscionable.

We lost two beautiful children at Annunciation Catholic School. Since the horrific attack, parents from the Annunciation Light Alliance have been organizing to end gun violence. We sat down to discuss legislative solutions to prevent this kind of loss and trauma from happening again.

Any time an industry comes to you and says, “Help us regulate ourselves,” you have to be skeptical. AI needs strong guardrails to protect the public—not rules written to make tech CEOs and billionaires even richer.

ICE has been tearing through our nation, devastating our neighborhoods, our cities, and our businesses. Our communities deserve accountability. My Make ICE Pay Act will redirect ICE's $140 billion budget to the communities they've hurt the most.

BIG WIN: The House just passed the Water Resources Development Act! The bill includes my provision to protect the stability of the historic Mississippi waterfront in Minneapolis and ensure this sacred site will be here for generations to come. Proud to get it done! 💪🏽

The Russia sanctions bill Republicans put on the floor today will do nothing to hold Russia accountable. Instead, it gives Trump broad authority to expand his reckless tariffs. Voted NO.

Today marks #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. It's okay to ask for help if you're not okay. Mental health is just as important as physical health. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call or text the 24/7 suicide and crisis lifeline at 9-8-8.

This week I voted NO on a bill to block universities who boycott Israel from receiving federal funding. No university or student should be punished for refusing to support a foreign nation and a genocide.

Trump's oil blockade has exponentially worsened the human rights crisis in Cuba. The Cuban people are facing frequent blackouts. They lack access to basic needs like food and medicine. We must break the blockade and ensure human rights for the people of Cuba.

Trump has illegally been conducting military strikes in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific for over a year, killing over 225 people. These extrajudicial killings will go down as a moral stain on our nation's history. The Trump administration must be held accountable.

Thank you to over 9,000 Minnesotans who tuned into our September telephone town hall last night. When votes keep us in Washington, we find a way to make our monthly town halls happen.📱💪🏽 This is cogovernance at work!

Our job is to protect the working class and educate our future workforce — not line the pockets of corporate donors. Republicans are prioritizing their own bottom lines and putting corporate interests first. It's shameful.

The House just voted on a government funding bill to give MORE money to ICE. We cannot give another dime to this rogue agency that continues to terrorize our communities. Voted NO.

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The Sudanese Farming Group works to connect Sudanese Americans with their rich culture and preserve their traditions for generations to come. It was great to visit their micro farm in New Hope and learn more about their work cultivating a strong community in Minnesota!

An undercover ICE agent was outside of my town hall last week. Trump is continuing to use ICE and DHS to intimidate Americans who disagree with him. I'm demanding answers. My letter:

Margaret called my office when she needed help accessing her Social Security benefits. My casework team was able to work with Social Security to clear up any roadblocks and get Margaret the backpay she's entitled to. Our office is here for you! #DeliveringForTheFifth

No one should be forced to choose between healthcare or putting food on the table. 90% of Democrats, 60% of Independents, and 20% of Republicans support Medicare for All. Let's get it done.