Democratic leaders condemn federal raid on Ilhan Omar as she vows not to be silenced | First Thing
Minnesota congresswoman criticized raid as attempt by Trump administration ‘to target political enemies and weaponize law enforcement’.
The Guardian reports: Minnesota congresswoman criticized raid as attempt by Trump administration ‘to target political enemies and weaponize law enforcement’.
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