Gabe OrtízFeb 24, 2025

New York Republican Mike Lawler questioned the citizenship status of a Latino county official at a public meeting.

“I assume you’re a citizen. Maybe you’re not. Maybe you are.”

José Alvarado, the vice chair of Westchester County’s Board of Legislators, is a US citizen. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republican-mike-lawler-questions-citizenship-status-latino-official-rcna192750

Republican lawmaker questions citizenship status of Latino official at public meeting

Rep. Mike Lawler of New York made the remark in response to a question from José Alvarado, the vice chair of Westchester County's Board of Legislators.

NBC News
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@tusk81 That’s freakin terrible and I’m afraid we are going to see more of it.
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