Rep. Brandon Gill Faces Backlash Over Petition to Deport Rep. Ilhan Omar

The Texas Republican has been criticized for calling for the deportation of the Somali-born congresswoman, a naturalized U.S. citizen, citing her comments and actions on immigration.

• Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) launched a petition calling for the deportation of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), alleging she is more loyal to undocumented immigrants than to the U.S.
• Omar, a naturalized U.S. citizen since 2000, has faced criticism from Republicans for advising Somali-born constituents on how to handle ICE encounters, which Gill claims undermines U.S. immigration laws.
• Gill's petition, which also serves as a fundraising tool, accuses Omar of facilitating illegal immigration and describes her actions as a betrayal of American values.
• Democratic lawmakers and Omar herself have condemned Gill's remarks as racist and fascist, arguing that targeting a U.S. citizen over political disagreements is inappropriate and dangerous.
• Omar, a member of the progressive 'Squad,' has been a frequent target of Republican criticism for her stances on immigration, foreign policy, and past controversial statements.

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