The rhetoric surrounding Omar’s potential expulsion has a ripple effect on immigrant and refugee communities across the United States. It raises the question of whether naturalized citizenship is a permanent status or one that is contingent upon political alignment or public popularity.
Chapter 5: Conclusion — The Line Between Law and Politics
The case of Ilhan Omar is more than a headline about a single politician; it is a mirror reflecting the current state of the American union. Whether the DHS review finds irregularities or confirms the legality of her status, the movement to expel her has already changed the landscape of political engagement.
