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Calls to Revoke Citizenship of Congresswoman Delia Ramirez After 'Guatemalan First' Comment

The HillSeptember 5, 20251 min31,432 views
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Controversy Over Congresswoman's Ancestry Comment

  • 🇺🇸 Figures on the American right are demanding the denaturalization and deportation of Democratic Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (D-IL).
  • 💬 The controversy ignited after Ramirez stated in Spanish that she identifies as Guatemalan first before American.

Republican Reactions and Demands

  • 🗣️ Republican Representative Andy Ogles called for Ramirez to be denaturalized, deported, and removed from the Committee on Homeland Security.
  • 🏛️ The Department of Homeland Security's official account referenced a quote from Teddy Roosevelt about "hyphenated Americanism".

Ramirez's Response and Past Stances

  • 💬 Ramirez, who was born in Chicago to Guatemalan immigrants, responded by stating that honoring her ancestry strengthens her commitment to America.
  • 📢 She has previously been a vocal critic of former President Trump's immigration policies, labeling his administration as "fascist" and advocating for the defunding of ICE.
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