Florida Politician Censured for Controversial Comments on Indian Deportation | AI News Digest
A recent report indicates that Chandler Langevin, a politician from Florida, has been formally censured by the city council due to a series of provocative social media posts that called for the mass deportation of Indians residing in the United States. Langevin's remarks, which suggested that Indians come to the U.S. primarily for financial gain, have drawn considerable ire from various Indian American organizations, who are now calling for his resignation. In light of the backlash, Langevin sought to clarify that his comments were directed at temporary visa holders, not the entire Indian American population. The censure limits his ability to make public statements in his role as a commissioner and strips him of his committee assignments, signaling the council's strong disapproval of his comments. Despite the censure, Langevin has stood by his position, claiming that the council's actions constitute a violation of his free speech rights.
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