Detroit City Wire

Rashida Tlaib, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Michigan's 12th district, has been vocal on several pressing issues through her recent tweets. Known for her active engagement in political and social matters, Tlaib continues to advocate for various causes.

On March 24, 2025, Tlaib highlighted a legal challenge against the Trump administration's executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education. She expressed support for a coalition comprising teachers, school districts, and unions that filed a lawsuit to counter this move. In her tweet, she stated: "This is how we fight back. Our access to education is critical. A coalition of teachers, school districts, and unions just filed a lawsuit to stop Trump's illegal executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. Litigation is resistance. We'll see him in court."

On March 25, 2025, Tlaib demanded the release of Mahmoud Khalil and criticized the Trump Administration's stance on First Amendment rights. She asserted that protesting genocide should not be criminalized and called for freedom for both Mahmoud Khalil and Palestine: "We are demanding the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil. We will not let the Trump Administration shred our First Amendment rights. Protesting genocide is not a crime.Free Mahmoud Khalil. And free Palestine."

Later on March 25, 2025, Tlaib addressed concerns over water rate increases by The Great Lakes Water Authority. She condemned these hikes as they would lead to more families experiencing water shutoffs and emphasized that access to water should be considered a fundamental human right: "The Great Lakes Water Authority voting to increase water rates is shameful. It will mean more families facing water shutoffs, melting snow, and using rainwater to shower and cook.Our policy has to meet our principles—water is a human right."