AUGUSTA – Today, Rep. Mana Abdi (D-Lewiston), Rep. Deqa Dhalac (D-South Portland) and Rep. Yusuf Yusuf (D-Portland) authored an open letter responding to recent hateful remarks from President Donald Trump disparaging Somali immigrants in the United States.
Abdi, Dhalac and Yusuf are the first Somali Americans to serve in the Maine House of Representatives.
“As elected officials entrusted to serve the people of Maine, we have a responsibility to speak clearly and without hesitation. Our communities deserve leaders who will call out dangerous rhetoric, defend democratic principles, and refuse to let fear or dehumanization dictate public policy,” the lawmakers wrote.
“An attack on Somali Americans, on TPS holders, or on any immigrant community is an attack on all Americans. Maine is stronger when we stand together, reject dehumanization, and insist on a future rooted in safety, fairness, and shared belonging.”
Abdi represents House District 95, which includes part of Lewiston. Dhalac represents House District 120, which includes part of South Portland. Yusuf represents House District 118, which includes part of Portland.
Contact:
Brian Lee (Abdi, Dhalac, Yusuf) | 305-965-2744