Minnesota State Wire

Rep. Ilhan Omar, who represents Minnesota's 5th district in the U.S. Congress, has recently shared her views on several important issues through a series of tweets. Serving since 2019, Omar has been vocal about various social and political matters.

On November 20, 2024, Rep. Omar highlighted Transgender Day of Remembrance by honoring transgender lives lost to violence and hatred. She stated, "Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor trans lives lost to violence and hatred." She expressed pride in cosponsoring a resolution commemorating this day and recognizing the humanity of the transgender community amidst ongoing political attacks against them.

On November 21, 2024, she released a statement regarding her decision to vote 'NO' on H.Res. 1449. In her tweet, she wrote: "Rep. Ilhan Omar's Statement on Voting 'NO' on H.Res. 1449". The specifics of her reasons for voting against the resolution were not detailed in the tweet itself.

Later that day, Omar addressed President Biden as his term nears its end. She urged him to use clemency powers to deliver justice and relief for those deserving a second chance. Her tweet read: "As President Biden’s term comes to a close, we urge him to use the power of clemency to bring justice and relief to those who deserve a second chance." She emphasized that clemency serves as an opportunity to address excessive sentences and rectify past injustices.