In response to Republican Representative Lauren Boebert’s offensive remarks about Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar, Muslim and Jewish advocacy groups have filed a formal complaint. According to a complaint first reported by Politico, Muslim Advocates and Bend the Arc: Jewish Action sent a letter to the House Ethics Committee on Tuesday, requesting an investigation into the Colorado Republican. “Mr. Representative,” The two organizations wrote that Boebert’s anti-Muslim statements “pose real-world dangers.” “When elected officials target religious minorities, they can set the stage for real violence against those communities.” Since making anti-Muslim remarks about Omar in front of an audience over the...
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