Jamaal Bowman U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 16th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Jamaal Bowman U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 16th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Congressman Jamaal Bowman, representing New York's 16th district, has been vocal on social media regarding issues affecting Palestinian Americans and U.S. citizens trapped in Gaza. Through a series of tweets, Bowman highlights his concerns and calls for governmental action.
On November 22, 2024, Congressman Bowman addressed the issue of entry denial for Palestinian Americans to Palestine. He stated: "Denying Palestinian Americans–including doctors–entry to Palestine is unacceptable. We can't allow discrimination like this under the Visa Waiver Program." He expressed pride in joining Representative Summer Lee to hold Israel accountable.
In a tweet dated November 23, 2024, Bowman shared his encounter with attorney Maria Kari: "Recently met attorney @mariakari1414 who shared that she’s working on her 4th lawsuit on behalf of Americans trapped in Gaza." He emphasized the prolonged wait of 412 days for action from President Biden and the State Department.
Further emphasizing the urgency of evacuating Americans from Gaza, Bowman declared on November 23, 2024: "Calling on this govt to evacuate Americans trapped in Gaza is not a political issue. It’s a moral imperative."
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