All members of Congress swore oaths to defend the right to speak freely and assemble to petition for the redress of grievances. Why did so few of them sign this important letter?

The representatives who signed it are:

Rashida Thalib, Michigan

Mark Pocan, Wisconsin

Nydia Velazquez, New York

Delia Ramirez, Illinois

Ilhan Omar, Minnesota

Jasmine Crocket, Texas

Summer Lee, Pennsylvania

Ayanna Presley, Massachusetts

Latefah Simon, California

Al Green, Texas

Gwen Moore, Wisconsin

Andre Carson, Indiana

Nikema Williams, Georgia

James Mcgovern, Massachusetts

  • CaptDust@sh.itjust.works
    43·
    14 hours ago

    What are they even holding him on right now? Why is he still in custody? The administration already said they don’t have charges to bring, and he’s on a green card. This seems open and shut?

    • Not_mikey@lemmy.dbzer0.comOP
      6·
      8 hours ago

      According to the department of homeland security he “led activities aligned to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization” which isn’t a charge, and also encompasses any activism for Palestinians. Hamas wants doctors in gaza to heal people, so I guess ICE can now dissappear anyone working for doctors without borders.

      • CaptDust@sh.itjust.works
        36·
        14 hours ago

        Lawyers have been in contact with him and have confirmed he’s held in Louisiana, 1000 miles from home. But his lawyers are also complaining the distance is making it impossible to defend him, as they are unable to have unmonitored conversations.

        If this were normal times, I’d say Khalil should start talking with an accountant to make sure he can retire on the fat payout coming his way, but we’ll see how much rule of law matters as this evolves.

        • civil_drive@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          15·
          14 hours ago

          Unfortunately the dicktator doesn’t believe in laws. I fear this is only the beginning of people being captured and shipped away. Trump is playing with fire here.