Disabled activist and guest of Ilhan Omar says she did not intend to disrupt State of the Union
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Aliya Rahman, a disabled activist and guest of Representative Ilhan Omar, attended the State of the Union address but says she did not intend to disrupt it. Rahman, who gained attention after a prior incident involving immigration agents, was arrested and removed from the House chamber for unlawful conduct and disrupting Congress. Capitol police stated Rahman began demonstrating and refused to obey orders to sit down. Rahman claims she was silent and made no gestures. The incident occurred during President Trump's speech, where he made claims about voter fraud and the economy. Rahman has a history of activism in racial justice, criminal justice, and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
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