The suspension and subsequent arrest come one day after her mother participated in a Congressional hearing with Columbia leaders.
House Republicans have criticized Omar’s approach to the hearing, suggesting that her line of questioning implied that Columbia had not seen any “anti-Jewish” protests.
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During the hearing, Omar asked Columbia President Minouche Shafik if she has seen any protests against Muslims, Arabs, or Palestinians, to which she responded “no.”
“Have you seen a protest saying we are against Jewish people?” Omar asked.
”No,” Shafik responded.
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