Ilhan Omar, an American congresswoman, is giving illegal Somali immigrants advice on how to avoid being deported from the United States. Known for her anti-India views, the senator was spotted teaching illegal immigrants how to respond to questions from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during a seminar.
 
She is being tagged for breaching the law as a congresswoman and an American citizen after the video of her session went public. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, is among her detractors, accusing her of "breaking the law." literally. "Outright."

"You are not required to respond to any questions that ICE may ask you. Simply state that a lawyer advised you not to respond. In the now-viral video, Omar is heard stating, "You do not have to share your name, immigration status, or how you entered the country."
 
Her comments have generated controversy, with detractors charging her of endorsing unlawful conduct. Many believe that she shouldn't be advising illegal immigrants on how to avoid immigration authorities in her capacity as a congresswoman. Her defenders contend that she was only teaching immigrants about their legal rights, such as the right to counsel and the right to stay silent.
 
Omar, who represents Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, has long been an outspoken supporter of illegal immigrants in the united states and a strong supporter of immigrants' rights. She has also pushed for changes to US immigration laws, arguing that because many undocumented immigrants contribute to society, they ought to be able to apply for legal status.
 
Omar's anti-India stance has drawn criticism on several occasions.
 
She has voiced her disapproval of India's foreign stance over religious freedom and Kashmir. The indian government vehemently denounced her visit to Pakistan-occupied kashmir (POK) in 2022 as meddling in its domestic affairs. Omar said she was promoting human rights in India, but indian officials believed her visit was driven by politics.
 
In 2024, the Opposition Leader,
 
 
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SIBY JEYYA

07/02/2025 08:55 AM