Imraan’s Priorities

No matter what we look like or where in the 8th district we live, we all need a roof over our family’s head and a safe place to call home. Too many residents of our district are struggling to afford the cost of housing. Developers and big business have prioritized profits over the needs of our community members.

I know what it's like to have to leave a community to find a place for my family that we can afford. It doesn’t have to be this way. As your Representative, I will work hard to bring affordable housing solutions to our community.

We all deserve to come home at the end of the day to a safe space in a thriving community.

Healthcare is a human right. I believe every single person in the 8th district should be able to visit a doctor without worrying about the cost of the bill. That’s why I will fight for healthcare for all in Congress – to ensure everyone in our state and our district can take their kids to the doctor when they are sick.

Right now, insurance companies, big corporations and the pharmaceutical industry rake in massive profits while parents struggle to afford a doctor’s bill. I know we can do better. If we come together to demand change, we can ensure a system that serves patients, not profits.

I promise to ensure access to safe and legal abortion, contraception, and comprehensive reproductive healthcare and reproductive education for everyone. Decisions about reproductive health should be made by individuals, not politicians.

As your Representative, I will fight for healthcare for all.

Every child in the 8th district deserves the best start in life we can provide for them. That begins with a great education in a safe and beautiful school. People of all ages deserve to be able to get an education, take the next steps in their career and build brighter futures.

My son is starting college this year. I believe he should be able to pursue his dreams without accruing massive debt. And I believe every college student in the 8th district deserves the same. Unfortunately, the ultra-wealthy have rigged our tax code for their own benefit leading to chronic underfunding of our schools.

As your Representative, I will fight to ensure the wealthy pay what they owe so our kids can reach for their dreams.

I have fought against unfair and lengthy citizenship delays based on national origin and will make it a top priority to do so when I am elected to Congress.

Our current immigration policies and processes are steeped in structural bigotry towards select immigrants. I have seen firsthand the misuse of authority by agencies like ICE and how they perpetuate abuse and discrimination against immigrants, including the separation of children from their families. While border security is a legitimate concern, our policies need to be reformed. A majority of Americans—79%—support bipartisan efforts to strengthen border security, create a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who came as children, and ensure a reliable workforce for farmers and ranchers. In my professional work, I have also fought against unfair and lengthy citizenship delays based on national origin and will make it a top priority to do so when elected to Congress.

The US has spent trillions of dollars on weapons of war under the guise of national security, destroying civilizations only to bar people from fleeing our own destruction. We should instead allocate those funds towards rebuilding those communities we’re responsible for demolishing could be a two-pronged approach to solving our immigration crisis. We can use our global influence to build bridges rather than destroy them.

As a parent with children in our school system, I am aware of how gun violence has altered the educational landscape and the sense of security within our schools. The constant threat of potential shootings has led to heightened anxiety among students, parents, and educators alike. Schools now conduct regular active shooter drills, which, while necessary for preparedness, further underscore the pervasive fear that has infiltrated our educational environments. As your representative I will make it a priority to advocate for comprehensive gun reforms to protect our children's right to learn in a safe and nurturing environment. 

I stand against all forms of political violence. We may have many disagreements as a society, but we all must reckon with how inflammatory rhetoric manifests in the real world. The longer we continue without comprehensive regulation and action taken to address the root causes of gun violence, the more danger our communities are in. According to the CDC, firearm related injury is the leading cause of death among our nation’s children and teenagers - this is not only a public health crisis, but also a constitutional one. An attack against a former president and presidential candidate cannot be the only instance of violence where both parties can find common ground. We must condemn anything or anyone that threatens our democracy.

Given the rise in mass shootings and gun violence nationwide, implementing common-sense gun reforms is essential. Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color are disproportionately affected, bearing the brunt of both civilian and police-led gun violence. More than half of all people murdered with guns each year are Black men, even though Black men are only 6% of the U.S. population. Additionally, the presence of a gun in a domestic violence situation increases the likelihood of a woman being killed by five times. Increasing polarization among Stricter background check requirements are needed to ensure firearms are not distributed without adequate certification and rehabilitation. My views align with the majority of our country, today 88% of Americans support the requirement of background checks for all gun buyers, including 86% of gun owners.