Georgia’s only Palestinian American legislator weighs in on recent campus protests

State Rep. Ruwa Romman, the Georgia Legislature’s only Palestinian American lawmaker, weighs in on recent protests on college campuses over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Romman has spoken out about the arrests of several demonstrators on Emory University’s campus. Speaking to the hosts of “Politically Georgia,” she said, “We owe it to students to teach them, not repress them.” 

But first up, former U.S. Rep. John Barrow joins the show. Barrow is running against incumbent Justice Andrew Pinson for a seat on the Georgia Supreme Court. Barrow explains his position on abortion and has a fiery reaction to our interview with Pinson on Wednesday’s edition of “Politically Georgia.” 

Plus, it’s bill signing season for Gov. Brian Kemp as the clock runs out for him to sign or veto bills from the legislative session. The hosts talk about immigration and cash bail bills Kemp signed into law.  

Links to topics  

Georgia’s only Palestinian American state legislator defends campus protesters 

We owe it to students to teach them, not repress them 

A rare Georgia Supreme Court race could hinge on abortion rights 

Kemp signs bill requiring Georgia sheriffs to enforce federal immigration law 

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