Bigoted attacks and threats against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar have no place in our democracy.

People can disagree on policy in good faith and critique one another for differing views. But the recent attacks directed at Rep. Omar -- on television, over Twitter, from the stages of political rallies -- distort the facts, spread lies about her statements and her works, incite hatred, and have led to a dramatic increase in violent threats against her and the Muslim American community.

We the People will not stand for these intentional efforts to distort the truth, divide Americans, and distract us while Trump and his cronies undermine our democracy to enrich themselves. It’s because of her leadership, as well as her identity as the first Black Muslim woman in Congress, that she is being targeted.

Every elected official who wants to see a more representative, reflective democracy has an obligation to condemn this blatant defamation. That’s why we're calling on all members of Congress to stand with Rep. Omar and against bigoted rhetoric.