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Rashida Harbi Tlaib (/ t ə ˈ l iː b / tə-LEEB; born July 24, 1976) is an American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 12th congressional district. She is the first Palestinian American woman to serve in Congress and one of the first two Muslim women elected (along with Ilhan Omar ) to Congress.
Learn about Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's work, services, and issues in Michigan's 12th Congressional District. Find out how to contact her office, request a meeting, or sign up for newsletters.
Rashida is a fearless advocate, meaningful legislator, and direct services provider who has been breaking barriers her whole life. She is the first Muslim woman ever elected to the Michigan Legislature, the first Palestinian-American woman to serve in Congress, and the first Muslim woman in the U.S. Congress. She fights for families of all backgrounds, especially people who’ve been left out and marginalized.
Learn about Rashida Tlaib, the first Muslim woman and progressive warrior from Michigan's 12th District. She fights for justice, community benefits, and environmental justice in her district and in Congress.
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Apr 20, 2021 · Rashida Tlaib is a Democratic politician and the first Palestinian American woman elected to Congress. She is a member of "The Squad" with progressive colleagues Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar and Ayanna Pressley. She represents Michigan's 13th district and serves as a state legislator before her 2018 congressional win. She is also a vocal supporter of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel.
Nov 13, 2023 · On Tuesday, 22 of Ms. Tlaib’s Democratic colleagues joined House Republicans in passing a resolution to censure her and accusing her of “calling for the destruction of the state of Israel ...
Nov 8, 2023 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted late Tuesday to censure Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan — the only Palestinian American in Congress — an extraordinary rebuke of her rhetoric about the Israel-Hamas war. The 234-188 tally came after enough Democrats joined with Republicans to censure Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion ...
