Freshman Republican Congressman Brandon Gill of Texas ignited a political firestorm this week after publicly calling for the deportation of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), a U.S. citizen and elected lawmaker, to her country of birth, Somalia.

In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Gill wrote:

“America would be a better place if @IlhanMN were deported back to Somalia,”
accompanying a video of Omar advising Somali immigrants—some of whom may be undocumented—on how to exercise their rights when approached by immigration enforcement agents.

The clip, originally posted by a conservative media figure, features Omar explaining that individuals are not obligated to disclose certain personal details during ICE interactions and should seek legal counsel. She emphasized the importance of knowing one’s rights and being prepared. Read more below