Congressman Al Green Condemns Islamophobic Hate from Rep. Andy Ogles with New Resolution

On April 9, 2026, Congressman Al Green took a stand against rising Islamophobia in Congress by introducing a resolution condemning a hateful post made by Representative Andy Ogles. Ogles’s March 9 statement bluntly declared, “Muslims don’t belong in American society. Pluralism is a lie.” This exclusionary and bigoted rhetoric directly challenges the foundational American principles of religious freedom and pluralism.

Green’s resolution explicitly rejects such hateful language and reasserts that the United States was founded on documents and ideals that guarantee equality, religious liberty, and pluralism. It serves as a reminder that America is an ongoing project striving toward a more perfect union, one that must include all faiths.

“In America, persons of the Islamic faith have the same rights as persons of any other faith,” Green said. “We cannot normalize hateful rhetoric that excludes, divides, or diminishes our shared humanity. I stand with the Constitution and justice for all.”

This resolution comes amid a broader pattern of elected officials weaponizing religion to sow division and undermine democratic values. By calling out Ogles’s Islamophobia, Green is pushing back against the dangerous trend of bigotry cloaked in political speech.

The resolution underscores that efforts to divide Americans along religious lines are incompatible with the First Amendment and the nation’s commitment to pluralism. It is a necessary rebuke to those who seek to erode civil rights and civil liberties under the guise of political rhetoric.

You can read the full resolution on Congressman Al Green’s official website.