It is a basic principle of American democracy that the government can’t selectively target individuals simply because of their political beliefs or what they say. But that’s exactly what the Trump Administration is doing to Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. To understand why this is so appalling, it’s important to know the facts. Congresswoman Omar came to this country with her father when she was 12 years old. Five years later, her father became a naturalized citizen. If Ilhan had been 18 at the time, she would have had to apply for citizenship separately. But because she was 17, she became a naturalized citizen automatically. Congresswoman Omar went on to graduate from college, work as a community organizer, become the first Somali-American legislator elected to public office in the U.S., and win a seat in Congress. There, she has been one of the Trump Administration’s fiercest critics, which has led the president to repeatedly single her out as someone who he believes does not belong in this country. Now the Administration is actively trying to deport Congresswoman Omar, seemingly based solely on the unsubstantiated theory that she was actually 18 when her father was naturalized, and therefore is not a citizen. Federal agents have raided her home, confiscated personal records, and seized her phone — all to try and uncover a nonexistent smoking gun from 20 years ago that will somehow make their case. Think about that. The full weight of the federal government is being brought down on a law-abiding elected official because she has dared to criticize the president. And it’s not the first time this has happened. Under President Trump, the Justice Department has repeatedly gone after those he considers his political enemies — from the Attorney General of New York, to the former head of the FBI, to members of the Federal Reserve. In those cases, the prosecutions either stalled or were dismissed for having no basis in law, and the same is likely to happen in this case. But not before Congresswoman Omar’s life has been turned upside down, her legal bills have piled up, and she’s been forced to spend time fighting unsubstantiated charges instead of serving the people of Minnesota. The fact that any president, or any administration, is willing to engage in such transparent efforts to intimidate someone should outrage all Americans, regardless of how they feel about Congresswoman Omar’s political views. Because if this becomes the new normal, there’s no reason to believe it will stop with her — or that future presidents, in either party, won’t do the same.

'Power Still Not Restored'; Rajapaksas Lodge Complaint. #lka #NewsCurry

President Trump is a kind, wonderful, gracious, thoughtful, enthusiastic, and hardworking man. I wish more Americans appreciated him. No one will ever make America great the way he has and continues to. It was an honor to work for him.

Kandy, get ready for Metro buses! 🚌 After Colombo, Kandy is next in line for the Metro bus experience! A 19-km trial run from Kandy to Gampola via Peradeniya was conducted to identify suitable routes ahead of the planned launch next year. And Kandy isn't the only city on the list — Jaffna and Galle are also set to join the Metro bus network!

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All indicators point to war in the next few days: - Massive U.S. military build-up over the past 2 weeks (ongoing) - Iranian and Israeli military drills (Israeli jets over Syria and Iraq, Iranian ballistic missile launches) - Warning by Israel to Hezbollah not to join a war with Iran, threatening to hold Lebanon itself responsible - Qatar just warned it's citizens to prep for the worst - No progress in the negotiations, with multiple leaks by many outlets regarding imminent strikes - Massive escalation by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz as Gulf countries try to get as much oil out as they can before a restart of hostilities The only question is, who wants to escalate before the midterms: Iran to harm Trump politically, or Trump and Israel to give a bombing campaign another try? If I had to guess: The U.S/Israel may have intel of a pre-emtive Iranian strike being planned, and may strike first to avoid Trump getting humiliated

A Saudi court has sentenced a Sri Lankan migrant worker to death over a Facebook comment that was deemed blasphemous. Saudi authorities should reverse the judgment and release him immediately. bit.ly/4jWqYbh

Who Is Azeem Abdul Jabbar, Accused Of Cropping Anojan Sivarasa's Comment And Orchestrating An Online Campaign? thecommunemag.com/who-is-aze…

We do not accept insults to any of our beloved prophets from Adam to Noah, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad peace be upon them all. Well done Saudi Arabia.

Min Bimal Ratnayake tells Parliament today that there are around 50 corruption, fraud & criminal cases involving former ministers, politicians, almost all members of the Rajapaksa family & senior state officials which are currently being investigated. This includes cases against - Namal Rajapaksa - Yoshitha Rajapaksa - Gotabaya Rajapaksa - Shiranthi Rajapaksa - Rohitha Rajapaksa - Chamal Rajapaksa - Shashindra Rajapaksa - Basil Rajapaksa Others include - Johnston Fernando - Wimal Weerawansa - Mahindananda Aluthgamage - Rajitha Senaratne - Ravi Karunanayake - Prasanna Ranatunga - A.H.M. Fowzie - Bandula Gunawardana - Rohitha Bogollagama

“Susan Dell.”

“You have done something Prabhakaran could not do. Our diaspora is happy,” MP Ramanathan Archchuna said, referring to the arrest of former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, adding that they would be happy if Mahinda Rajapaksa, his wife and son were imprisoned and Gotabaya Rajapaksa was also arrested.

For context: The case involves Sri Lankan migrant Anojan Sivarasa in Saudi Arabia. Reports describe it as a single Facebook comment made in anger during an online dispute, deleted within about 10 minutes, followed by an apology video. xitter.cf/Bushra1Shaikh/status/2…