Aliya Rahman, a disabled woman with autism and a traumatic brain injury, was a guest of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar at the state of the union address. During President Donald Trump's speech, when he urged Democrats to restore funding for the Department of Homeland Security, Rahman stood up in protest. This action resulted in her being confronted by U.S. Capitol Police, as all other attendees remained seated, leading to her being arrested for unlawful conduct.

Rahman's arrest was notably aggressive; Capitol Police forcibly removed her from the gallery and arrested her, claiming she disrupted Congress. This incident not only highlights the ongoing tensions related to immigration policies but also raises significant concerns about the treatment of individuals with disabilities in politically charged environments. The charges against Rahman stem from her act of protest against the government's approaches to immigration enforcement.

The implications of this incident are broad, touching on the intersections of political dissent and the rights of individuals with disabilities. As Rahman was hospitalized after her arrest, her case brings attention to the potential mental and physical impact of such confrontations with law enforcement during political events. This incident has rekindled discussions around freedom of speech, the treatment of dissenters, and how disabilities are accommodated in public protest situations.