Detroit City Wire

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, representing Michigan's 12th district, has taken to social media to express her concerns about recent actions by the Trump Administration. Known for her active role in U.S. politics since replacing Brenda Jones in 2019, Tlaib has served as a vocal advocate on issues related to constitutional rights and workers' rights.

On March 10, 2025, Tlaib tweeted about the case of Mahmoud Khalil, asserting that "Free Mahmoud Khalil. This is straight out of the fascist playbook. Criminalizing dissent is an assault on our First Amendment and freedom of speech. Revoking someone’s green card for expressing their political opinion is illegal. Protesting genocide is not a crime."

The following day, March 11, 2025, she announced her collaboration with colleagues in Congress through another tweet stating "I'm joining 13 of my colleagues to demand that the Trump Administration immediately releases Mahmoud Khalil. Their illegal actions set a dangerous precedent. We cannot allow them to shred our constitutional rights to free speech and due process. Free Mahmoud Khalil."

Later on March 11, she addressed broader issues regarding federal employment policies under the current administration by tweeting "The Trump Administration is illegally firing federal workers and dismantling federal agencies. We joined union leaders with @AFGENational to hear how Musk’s reckless decisions are impacting their lives and disrupting the services our families rely on."