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I am heartbroken.

Horrified at the needless death of George Floyd, another innocent black man murdered by police in our community.

Frustrated that we keep finding ourselves in this position as a city.

Angry that justice still seems out of reach.
Our anger is just.

Our anger is warranted.

And our priority right now must be protecting one another.
Violence only begets violence.

More force is only going to lead to more lives lost and more devastation.

We must prioritize the safety of our community.

We can rebuild, but we cannot bring back lives.
We should and must protest peacefully.

But let us end the cycle of violence now.
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I am introducing 4 bills, informed by the organizers in my district.

We need systemic solutions to systemic problems and those closest to the pain must be closest to the solutions:
Those bills will:

✅Create a new federal agency to investigate police misuse of force

✅Criminalize police violence against protesters

✅ Limit the President's ability to deploy troops against U.S. citizens

✅ Create a relief fund for communities trying to rebuild
If we are to change this pattern of violent racism, we need to fundamentally restructure our criminal justice system—and our treatment of those advocating for their rights.
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Mashallah!

The beauty of our country is for once ability to exercise their religion freely.

I so happy to see people being tolerant and respectful in this time of worship for Muslims.
Here is what the Adhan “call to prayer” says:

Allahu Akbar

Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah

Ashadu anna Muhammadan Rasool Allah

Hayya 'ala-s-Salah

Hayya 'ala-l-Falah

Allahu Akbar

La ilaha illa Allah
Here is the translation:

God is great.
I bear witness that there is no god except the One God.
I bear witness that Muhammad is the messenger of God
Hurry to the prayer (Rise up for prayer)
Hurry to success (Rise up for Salvation)
God is Great
There is no god except the One God
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Today, our movement faces a setback.

But every single setback is an opportunity to push for progress.
The American people still want to live in a society where their human right to healthcare is guaranteed, where we confront the climate crisis, and where they are not shackled with debt.
In moments like this, I’m reminded of my grandfather. He was born in colonized Somalia, and was never afforded the opportunity to live in a democracy until he came to the United States.
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