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Feb 24, 2026 Aliya Rahman and Representative Al Green were arrested or removed after silent protest during the State of the Union Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The arrest and ejection showed security power being used against symbolic dissent in one of the country's most visible civic forums.
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- Disabled Woman Arrested During State of the Union — On February 24, 2026, Aliya Rahman, a guest of Rep.
- Rep. Al Green Ejected During State of the Union — During Trump's State of the Union address on February 24, 2026, Democratic Rep.
- Rep. Al Green removed from State of the Union address — During the State of the Union address, Rep.
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Week 58 – 2026-02-21–2026-02-27
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Nov 18, 2025 President Trump threatened Democratic lawmakers with execution over their video about illegal orders Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The threats targeted elected officials for protected political speech and heightened the risk of intimidation and violence against dissenters.
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- Trump Accuses Democrats of Sedition — On Truth Social, President Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers of sedition, stating it is "punishable by DEATH," and reshared a post calling for them to be hanged.
- Trump Calls for Execution of Democratic Lawmakers — Former President Donald Trump called for the execution of two Democratic senators and four representatives after they released a video urging military and intelligence personnel to uphold their constitutional oaths and
- Trump Threatens Democratic Lawmakers with Execution — On Thursday, President Donald Trump publicly threatened Democratic senators and representatives, labeling them as "traitors" and suggesting they should face execution for their actions.
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Week 44 – 2025-11-15–2025-11-21
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