Rep. Rashida Tlaib has recently been in the headlines, and while the House has taken action against her, there have been ongoing investigations into her background. The David Horowitz Freedom Center and Discover the Networks, led by John Perazzo, have been diligently tracking and researching Tlaib for a significant period of time. Here is some background information on Tlaib.
Tlaib completed her undergraduate studies at Wayne State University in 1998, where she earned a BA in Political Science/Government. She then pursued a JD from Thomas Cooley Law School in 2004. After completing her education, Tlaib worked as a social worker before securing positions at organizations such as the International Institute of Metro Detroit, the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services, and the Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social Justice. Tlaib has described many of her former colleagues as pretty much socialists whom she felt a strong affinity towards.
In October 2006, Tlaib contributed an op-ed piece titled Bills Must Stop Deportations for Minor Offenses to The Final Call, a newspaper and website led by Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. In this article, Tlaib expressed concern about immigrants living in constant fear of deportation due to minor violations, including paperwork errors.
In 2008, Tlaib served as the Arab-American outreach coordinator for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign in Michigan. Later that same year, she was elected as a Democrat to the 12th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives, where she served from 2009 to 2015. During her 2008 campaign, Tlaib faced allegations from her father, Harbi Elabed, who accused her of deceitfully claiming residency within the 12th District. Elabed contended that she actually resided in Dearborn, a location outside the District. Tlaib denied these allegations.
These details regarding Tlaib’s background shed light on her previous roles and associations within the political realm. The ongoing investigation into her activities by Discover the Networks has provided valuable insights into her past.
