‘He should be alive today’: Ilhan Omar marks 5 years since George Floyd’s murder with call to 'dismantle systemic racism'

On the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar emphasized the urgent need for criminal justice reform and dismantling systemic racism. She highlighted the backlash against progress, including efforts to undo police reforms and DEI policies. Despite a decline in public belief in lasting change, Omar urged continued commitment to justice and honored Floyd's memory.