Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement after it was reported that the United States plans to send cluster munitions—controversial weapons banned in 108 countries—to Ukraine. Rep. Omar will also co-lead an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act prohibiting the sale of cluster munitions.
People using fireworks, grilling or having recreational fires this holiday weekend should make sure to dispose of the materials safely. Improper disposal can melt garbage carts and even start fires.
"43 million Americans. That’s how many people the rightwing partisan justices on the Supreme Court just condemned to years—sometimes a lifetime—of debt thanks to their own corruption. This court with a single decision has transferred $1.6 trillion back onto the shoulders of the working and middle class. This will prevent Americans from opening businesses, from starting families, paying rent, and paying medical bills.
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement on the Supreme Court decisions in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina.
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Vice Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement on reports that the Republican Study Committee plans to bring their budget to cut Social Security and Medicare to the House Floor.
Earlier on June 22, 2023, Mayor Jacob Frey and Council President Andrea Jenkins joined leaders from OutFront Minnesota, Transforming Families, Rainbow Health, and Twin Cities Pride to celebrate Minneapolis and Minnesota as safe and welcoming places for the LGBTQ+ community and allies – and as trans refuge jurisdictions for individuals, families, and medical service providers seeking gender-affirming care.
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) introduced a resolution today to condemn human rights violations and violations of international religious freedom in India, including those targeting Muslims, Christians, Jews, Sikhs, Dalits, Adivasis, and other religious and cultural minorities.
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement after the Hennepin County Attorney's Office filed 10 charges against Derrick Thompson, the suspect accused of killing five young women in a hit and run Friday.
With extra people coming to Minneapolis for the Twin Cites Pride Festival and the Taylor Swift concerts this weekend, Minneapolis 311 has extended hours Friday through Sunday.
Fourth of July fireworks are part of Independence Day celebrations, and the noise complaints and safety issues they can generate lead to high call volumes at 911 call centers across the country.
It’s going to be a busy and exciting weekend in downtown Minneapolis, with both Twin Cities Pride Festival and Taylor Swift concerts taking place, along with all the theater and music events that bring visitors downtown every weekend.
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech to a joint session of Congress. Rep. Omar will also be holding an event with human rights experts on Prime Minister Modi's record.
On June 16, City officials joined the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to announce the findings of the DOJ investigation into the City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).
On June 15, the Minneapolis City Council approved a resolution celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month, World Refugee Day and Caribbean American Heritage Month in Minneapolis.