Democrats organize censure of Fine and Ogles over Islamophobic posts

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House Democrats are moving to censure Reps. Randy Fine (R-FL) and Andy Ogles (R-TN), both of whom have made statements heavily criticizing Islam in recent days after violent incidents.

Democrats are seeking to formally punish Fine for making statements they regard as Islamophobic and racist, according to Axios. The report came after Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) called for censuring him over comments he made shortly after attacks in Michigan and Virginia at a synagogue and a university on Thursday.

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