Just last week, Rep. Omar was attacked by Lauren Boebert, an insurrectionist and a Republican member of Congress. She called Ilhan a member of "jihad squad" and insinuated that all Muslims are terrorists.

This sort of behavior is reprehensible, and Lauren Boebert and her actions have no place in our Congress, in fact they are a threat to our democracy. It's not the first time Ilhan has faced Islamophobia serving in Congress, and we must call attention to it when it occurs and prevent it from recurring.

Ilhan's presence and work here in Congress fortifies the truth that all are welcome in the United States and within the systems we are tirelessly working to transform. We must continue, then, to root out Islamophobia everywhere and anywhere it exists, and stand beside her in solidarity and action.

We cannot stand by as Islamophobia, anti-Blackness, anti-immigrant sentiment, and xenophobia are trafficked into the halls of Congress. If you agree, please split a donation between Ilhan and our campaign. Let's show that our Squad — and our movement — is big and strong, even in the face of violence.

Our response to these attacks cannot be one of silence.

That's why last week, I was honored to be one of the colleagues that stood with Ilhan to call for Lauren Boebert to be stripped of her committees, in the same way we called for Marjory Taylor Greene to be stripped of her committee assignments. I urge all my colleagues to join our call.

At the end of the day, the hatred that insurrectionists like Lauren Boebert have in their hearts is no match for our progressive coalition. But we must continue to fight for what's right, and demand accountability.

Thank you for your support of our movement, as always.

Peace and love,

Jamaal

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