Montgomery News

Representative Jamie Raskin, a member of the U.S. Congress serving Maryland's 8th district since 2017, has recently used social media to voice his opinions on various political issues. Through a series of tweets posted on April 10, 2025, Raskin addressed concerns about censorship, voting rights, and legislative actions by House Republicans.

On April 10, 2025, Raskin commented on a student protest, noting, "Students attending DoD schools across the world just walked out of class in a brave protest against the Trump Admin's Orwellian censorship regime. Instead of removing books from the shelves about America’s history and constitutional values, @SecDef should try reading them." This protest underscores students' reaction against censorship in educational environments under the administration's policies.

In another tweet from the same day, Raskin addressed a voting requirement proposal that would impact women, expressing concern, "Women would have to bring to the polls a birth certificate, a driver's license or a passport, and a marriage certificate. We'll fight to stop this right-wing attack on the 19th Amendment." Raskin's statement reflects his commitment to protecting voting rights.

Raskin further criticized the House Republicans for their legislative actions, stating, "House Republicans just passed their stupid SAVE Act, an outrageous voter suppression poison bill. This legislation would make it harder to register to vote." His comments indicate strong opposition to what he sees as restrictive voter policies.

Jamie Raskin, a Harvard-educated lawyer from Takoma Park, has served in various political roles, reflecting a career devoted to public service and advocacy.