Summary
Aliya Rahman, a disabled woman, was arrested during President Trump's State of the Union address after she stood up in the gallery and allegedly disrupted the event. She claims she was forcibly removed by Capitol Police, leading to concerns about the treatment of disabled individuals. Representative Ilhan Omar, who invited Rahman, has called for an explanation of the arrest.
Key Facts
- Aliya Rahman was a guest of Representative Ilhan Omar at the State of the Union address.
- Rahman was arrested for allegedly disrupting the event by standing up and refusing to sit down.
- She is a disabled U.S. citizen with autism and a traumatic brain injury.
- Rahman had previously been involved in a separate incident with immigration officers in January.
- She claims police officers forcibly removed her despite her injuries and disability.
- A female officer later intervened, and police provided a wheelchair.
- Rahman’s attorney argues it is uncommon to arrest someone simply for standing at the event.
- Representative Omhar has demanded a full explanation of the arrest.
