Detroit City Wire

Rashida Tlaib, currently serving as a U.S. Congresswoman representing Michigan’s 12th District, expressed her views on various issues through social media on April 30, 2025. Her recent statements reflect her support for human rights and acknowledgment of historical injustices.

On April 30, 2025, Tlaib tweeted about constitutional rights, emphasizing their universality and advocating for the release of certain individuals. She declared, "Their constitutional rights to due process and free speech are our rights. Free Mohsen Mahdawi. Free Rümeysa Öztürk. Free Mahmoud Khalil. Free Palestine."

In another tweet on the same day, Tlaib addressed the lingering effects of Agent Orange, a chemical used during the Vietnam War. She highlighted the ongoing impact on veterans, the Vietnamese people, and their children, stating the need for accountability as the world marks the 50th anniversary of the war's conclusion. Tlaib asserted, "Agent Orange exposure continues to impact American veterans, Vietnamese people, and their children. As we mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, it's time to meet our moral and legal obligations to heal the wounds inflicted by these atrocities."

Additionally, a tweet consisting solely of a hyperlink was posted later the same day, though the content of the linked material remains unspecified.

Rashida Tlaib has represented Michigan’s 12th District since 2019, following her time in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2009 to 2014. Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1976, she earned her BA from Wayne State University and a JD from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.