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Rashida Tlaib

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United States representative from Michigan.

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What DI has documented

DI has documented statements by Rashida Tlaib on 2026 Midterm Elections, Immigration Policy, and Iran War, among other topics. Read the quotations, original sources and related cases below.

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Statements by Rashida Tlaib

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Rashida Tlaib

Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Michigan 12th district

Condemned

Statement summary

Rashida Tlaib voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 93, the House resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

“On Agreeing to the Resolution: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)U.S. House Roll Call Vote 307: H.Con.Res. 93, Iran War Powers Resolution (agreed to, 220-204)
Why we used this label

A yea vote supported directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, opposing continued U.S. involvement in the war without congressional authorization.

Read statementDo they support the war in Iran?
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Rashida Tlaib

Role at the time: U.S. representative for Michigan’s 12th Congressional District, speaking to TMZ

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Asked about Macklemore’s removal, Rep. Rashida Tlaib said she had stopped respecting Ed Sheeran, contrasted his advocacy on Ukraine with his silence on Palestine, and said stadium owners were suppressing speech. She called for a boycott and said Robert Kraft and other billionaires should be investigated.

“Folks have platforms and use their positions to express their feelings around human rights, around protecting people, but it seems there’s always an exception when it comes to Palestinian lives.” … “It’s unfortunate because he said he doesn’t want to take sides, but he did on Ukraine. ‘I’m for human rights,’ except for Palestinians. … There’s always an exception for Palestinian people, as if we’re disposable.” … “I stopped respecting him.”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)Rep. Rashida Tlaib Torches Ed Sheeran, Robert Kraft Over MacklemoreArticle and accompanying exclusive video, “Rashida Tlaib Defends Macklemore, Torches Ed Sheeran and Robert Kraft,” filmed by Charlie Cotton for TMZ DC. Published 10:09 a.m. PDT, September 15, 2026.
Why we used this label

Relative to Macklemore’s MetLife speech and his removal, Tlaib defends the speech and condemns the removal, framing it as the suppression of advocacy for Palestinians. She goes beyond criticising the outcome to endorse the stand Macklemore took, and names Sheeran and Kraft as responsible.

Read statementMacklemore’s “Free Palestine” speech and removal from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour
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Rashida Tlaib

Role at the time: U.S. representative from Michigan

Condemned

Statement summary

Representative Rashida Tlaib said Flock cameras violate privacy and called for an immediate ban on mass surveillance.

“Flock cameras are being used to spy on us and violate our privacy. Our neighbors don't want their tax dollars used to terrorize our Black and Brown neighbors or stalk and harass women. We must immediately ban mass surveillance.”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Rep. Rashida Tlaib post on Flock cameras and mass surveillancePost on X, September 3, 2026
Why we used this label

Tlaib says Flock cameras are used to spy on people and calls for an immediate ban on mass surveillance, which places her at the ban step.

Read statementShould Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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Rashida Tlaib

Role at the time: United States representative

Condemned

Response to this claim

The absence of comparable Republican condemnation reflects a political double standard in reactions to inflammatory online figures.

“I’m going to check to see if you said anything about Laura Loomer calling a Black woman running for Senate…”
Open source (opens in a new tab)CNN NewsNight transcript — Loomer remarks and panel reactionsLines 209–284; Loomer clip and panel discussion
Why we used this label

The statement treats Loomer’s conduct as condemnable and principally advances a consistency argument.

Read statementLaura Loomer’s remarks about Angie Nixon and other Black women in politics
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Rashida Tlaib

Role at the time: Member of the U.S. House of Representatives

Condemned

Statement summary

Rashida Tlaib signed the congressional letter criticizing DOJ's broad denaturalization priorities and requesting safeguards.

“Action: Signed the July 31, 2025 congressional letter challenging DOJ's expanded denaturalization priorities. Signature appears on page 5.”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)Congressional letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi on DOJ's denaturalization priorities · Pramila JayapalPages 1-3: criticism of the directive; pages 4-6: 32 signers
Why we used this label

Signing the letter expresses criticism of the expanded campaign under scrutiny. Acceptance of rigorous revocation proceedings in grave fraud cases does not make the letter's criticism of this directive conditional.

Read statementIs DOJ's expanded denaturalization campaign justified?

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Case

Do they support the war in Iran?

Relationship to this case: Speaker

An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 midterm candidates stand on the unauthorized Iran war, based on their votes on war-powers resolutions, campaign statements, and public remarks.

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