Sarah Jama
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Ontario MPP says she will continue to defy keffiyeh ban at Queen’s ParkThe black and white checkered scarf, typically worn in Arab cultures and often used to symbolize solidarity with Palestinians, was banned by the Speaker as a 'political' symbol.CanadaApr 25, 2024
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Sarah Jama’s censure an ‘abuse of power,’ NDP tried to muzzle her: legal docsTwo experts say Sarah Jama's legal challenge hinges on one pivotal question: What is the scope of parliamentary privilege?PoliticsNov 30, 2023
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Ontario MPP reopens office as an independent, vows to fight her censureSarah Jama welcomed constituents back to her office as an independent MPP Tuesday and declared she will fight the censure she received from the Ontario legislature.PoliticsNov 15, 2023
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Hundreds gather in support of Hamilton MPP Sarah Jama in virtual rallySupporters say racism and discrimination played a factor in Sarah Jama's removal from the Ontario NDP caucus and censure in the assembly earlier this week.PoliticsOct 28, 2023
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Sarah Jama says she can still ‘advocate’ for riding despite being removed from Ontario NDPA political expert says Jama's NDP exile and censure may lessen her influence at Queen's Park, but allow her to be more 'unfiltered' outside it.PoliticsOct 26, 2023
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Premier Doug Ford denies defaming Hamilton Centre MPP Sarah JamaLawyers for Ontario Premier Doug Ford claim that his statement about Sarah Jama is not defamatory and add that Ford denies that he personally defamed the Hamilton Centre MPP.PoliticsOct 23, 2023
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Ontario NDP removes Sarah Jama from caucus after Israel-Hamas commentsOntario NDP leader Marit Stiles says she has removed rookie legislator Sarah Jama from caucus after the member had been under fire for comments about the Israel-Hamas conflict.PoliticsOct 23, 2023
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Ontario Premier Ford’s government passes motion to silence Hamilton legislatorThe motion passed shortly after the legislator, Sarah Jama, was removed from the NDP caucus today.PoliticsOct 23, 2023
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Hamilton Centre MPP closes constituency office citing safety concernsIn a social media post, Jama said the decision to close the outlet on Main Street East was made after receiving a number of "concerning calls and emails."PoliticsOct 20, 2023
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Ontario politicians debate censuring legislator for statement on Israel-Hamas conflictThe Progressive Conservatives have now put forward a motion to censure Jama, calling on the Speaker not to recognize her in the House.PoliticsOct 18, 2023
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