Montgomery News

Rep. Jamie Raskin, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Maryland’s 8th district since 2017, shared several updates on social media regarding various political matters and legislative initiatives. His posts reflect his engagement with both domestic and international issues.

On December 4, 2024, Rep. Raskin expressed admiration for Jerry Nadler, describing him as "an extraordinary lawyer, patriot and public servant." He praised Nadler's dedication to civil rights and liberties as a source of inspiration and stated he was "honored and humbled" to have Nadler's support in future endeavors. The full tweet can be viewed here.

Later that day, Rep. Raskin commented on events in South Korea where lawmakers fought for access to their chambers to uphold the rule of law against a president attempting martial law. He described these actions as "astonishing scenes" and commended the parliament's unity in defending democracy, which also inspired freedom fighters globally. The original post is available here.

On December 5, 2024, Rep. Raskin announced his collaboration with other legislators on new legislation aimed at protecting citizen activists from Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP-suits). These suits are used by special interests to silence critics through costly legal battles. His legislative efforts are in partnership with @RepKiley and @RonWyden. More details can be found here.