"Rep. Shri Thanedar on Thursday introduced a two-page resolution to censure Ogles for writing on social media earlier this week that "Muslims don't belong in American society." The measure cites other comments Ogles has made - including a remark on a podcast that Muslims will "breed their way through our society" - calling them "alarming and inappropriate.""
"Fine has repeatedly raised the ire of his Democratic colleagues, writing in a post on X last month, "If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one." He went a step further Thursday night in response to attacks against a synagogue in the Detroit suburbs and a college in Virginia, calling for "more Islamophobia, not less.""
"Ogles, asked about Thanedar's censure resolution, texted Axios a list of terrorist attacks committed by Muslims, adding, "In addition to 9/11 and Oct 7. Facts speak for themselves." He also highlighted a bill he's planning to introduce to repeal a 1965 law that ended selective quotas restricting certain groups' immigration to the U.S."
Rep. Shri Thanedar introduced a censure resolution against Rep. Andy Ogles for social media posts stating "Muslims don't belong in American society" and comments about Muslims "breeding their way through our society." The resolution also seeks to remove Ogles from the House Committee on Homeland Security. Rep. Scott Fine has made similar anti-Muslim remarks, including stating a choice between dogs and Muslims is "not a difficult one" and calling for "more Islamophobia, not less." Democratic leadership is coordinating censure efforts among rank-and-file members. Republicans including Ogles, Fine, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville have defended their positions by citing terrorist attacks and proposing immigration policy changes.
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