Rashida Tlaib — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Michigan, 2026

Rashida Tlaib has voiced strong opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, stating that ICE has no place in Michigan and that agents act without regard for due process or wellbeing. She has also criticized policies aimed at ending sanctuary cities and provides resources to defend immigrants from ICE raids. During the 2026 State of the Union, she wore an "F--- ICE" pin and protested against Trump's immigration crackdown.

“We have all watched as ICE agents execute American citizens in broad daylight and detain and deport our immigrant neighbors with no regard for their wellbeing, right to due process, or the myriad other laws and court orders restricting their illegal operations," she said in the statement. - Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Fox News, Feb. 24, 2026”

Rashida Tlaib advocates for healthcare as a human right, emphasizing affordability and accessibility. She voted against a funding measure that lacked provisions to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, stating it would lead to premium hikes and increased medical costs. Tlaib is fighting to renew enhanced ACA premium tax credits, asserting that refusing to do so treats healthcare as a privilege rather than a right.

““I’m good to go. I signed that petition early on, but Republicans are breaking ranks right now because they are hearing directly from many of you and the constituents and what is at stake,” Tlaib said. “We must organize to pass this legislation tomorrow and put pressure on the Senate to take it up. Refuse to accept the status quo that treats health care as a privilege instead of a right. Lives are at stake right now.” (U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Michigan Advance, January 7, 2026)”

Rashida Tlaib demonstrates strong support for environmental issues. In 2026, she voted against the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act and the Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act. She earned a 97% score from the League of Conservation Voters and advocates for environmental justice, stating that Congress should work for communities rather than companies that cause illness.

“I introduced environmental justice amendments to protect our communities. We deserve a Congress that works for us, not companies making us sick.”

Rashida Tlaib supports abortion rights. She has been endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice America, an organization now known as Reproductive Freedom for All, which champions the protection and expansion of abortion rights and access. Tlaib has also voted in favor of legislative measures aimed at protecting abortion access.

Rashida Tlaib has voiced criticism of former President Trump's foreign policy, including his use of tariffs which she stated primarily impact Americans. She advocated for extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, citing the ongoing humanitarian crisis and emphasizing the need for protections and pathways to citizenship, as recorded in the Congressional Record on February 4, 2026. Tlaib has also defended diplomatic solutions.

“Now is not the time to end these protections. Haiti faces the Western Hemisphere’s worst humanitarian crisis. There have been 3,000 civilians killed by gangs, millions displaced, wide-spread hunger, and Hurricane Melissa’s devastation. Mr. Speaker, 350,000 Haitian TPS recipients applied, passed background checks, contribute $4.4 billion annually to our economy, and pay over $1 billion in Federal taxes. Now is not the time to abandon our brothers and sisters in Haiti. We must stand up for protections and, indeed, pathways to citizenship, which have long been enshrined in the laws of this Nation. I call on this administration to extend temporary protections and urge my colleagues to join,” Rashida Tlaib, Congressional Record, February 4, 2026.”

Rashida Tlaib supports protecting public schools by increasing their funding and ensuring charter schools are regulated and held accountable to prevent them from diverting resources. She advocates for debt-free college, vocational training, and making public higher education tuition-free for working families. Tlaib also rebuked attempts to eliminate the Department of Education and criticized the University of Michigan for its handling of student protesters.

“I'm here outside in the freezing cold instead of inside this building behind me because the university canceled a meeting with impacted students and faculty that we've been planning for months," she said. "They are terrified of being held accountable for the way they've been treating them." — Rashida Tlaib, Detroit Free Press, Jan. 29, 2026”

Rashida Tlaib voted against H.Res. 1042 in 2026, which provided for the consideration of a bill to modernize federal firearms laws. She has been vocal about supporting gun control measures, aligning her stance with efforts to curb gun violence.