Kat Abughazaleh
Kat Abughazaleh is a 26-year-old progressive activist and TikTok star who recently announced her candidacy for a seat in the Illinois House of Representatives, advocating for a new generation of leadership within the Democratic Party.
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Kat Abughazaleh, a progressive Palestinian American, is taking on a Democratic establishment she accuses of complacency and cowardice.
‘Are you willing to fight back?’: Democrats ready to take on party’s old guard ahead of midterms | US news
United Kingdom· 2026-03-01
The Palestinian-American influencer Kat Abughazaleh is carrying the same arguments about Maga, ICE and the genocide in Gaza from TikTok into her surprise frontrunner congressional campaign.
How the left can win back the internet – and rise again | Robert TopinkaUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-01
Kat Abughazaleh is the progressive Gen Z candidate running for Illinois' 9th Congressional District next year.
New wave of progressive candidates push Democratic Party further left
United States· 2025-11-08
Kat Abughazaleh openly calls the Trump administration fascist and actively participates in protests.
Nya vänstervågen i USA: Fem namn att hålla ögonen på
Sweden· 2025-11-01
Kat Abughazaleh walked off a podcast interview one day after she was federally charged for actions related to her protesting outside a federal immigration detention facility.
Gen Z House hopeful rage quits interview when asked about DOJ indictmentUnited States· 2025-10-31
Kat Abughazaleh, 26, is the progressive Gen Z candidate running for Illinois' 9th Congressional District next year.
Next wave of Squad-style progressive Democrats emerge across AmericaUnited States· 2025-10-18
Protester and congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh voiced frustration over the restrictions.
At least 15 detained after protesters and police clash outside Chicago Ice center | ChicagoUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-18
Kat Abughazaleh is the progressive Gen Z candidate running for Illinois' 9th Congressional District next year.
Young progressive Democrats redefine party's future after Trump's returnUnited States· 2025-10-13
Kat Abughazaleh is a former journalist and congressional candidate who was pushed by agents during a protest.
Los impactantes videos virales que despiertan críticas por abuso policial y manchan la reputación de ICE
Uruguay· 2025-10-05
Kat Abughazaleh, a former journalist running for Congress, was pushed to the ground by a federal law enforcement agent during a protest.
Chicago protest: DHS says officers fired at driver who ‘rammed the law enforcement vehicle’United States· 2025-10-05
Kat Abughazaleh is an Illinois congressional district candidate who went viral for a video of an ICE agent slamming her to the ground.
Tension in Chicago: Federal agents shoot woman, claiming they were 'boxed in' by 10 cars; she was an armed threat
India· 2025-10-04
Kat Abughazaleh is a Democratic candidate for Illinois’s ninth congressional district and a former journalist.
My travels through Chicago: teargas, resistance and Trump’s big immigration crackdown | Charlie Kirk shootingUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-04
Kat Abughazaleh, a former journalist also running for Congress, landed on the ground during that same protest.
Protesters arrested outside Broadview ICE facility as governor slams DHS Secretary Noem’s visit to the stateUnited States· 2025-10-03
Kat Abughazaleh, an activist and Democratic candidate for Congress, was shoved to the ground during an anti-ICE protest in Illinois.
Democrat thrown to ground during chaotic anti-ICE protestUnited States· 2025-09-20
Kat Abughazaleh, a progressive candidate for Illinois’s ninth congressional district, had sat at an entrance to the facility during the protest.
Federal agents use teargas and pepper balls to break up Chicago Ice protest | US immigrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-20
Kat Abughazaleh is running for Congress in Illinois and reported being pushed and sprayed with gas by agents.
Reprimen con gases y balas de goma protesta frente a centro migratorio en Chicago
Mexico· 2025-09-19Kat Abughazaleh, a former journalist running for Congress, was pushed to the ground by a federal agent during the protest.
ICE facility protest: Chicago-area mayor says federal agents tear-gassed himUnited States· 2025-09-19Kat Abughazaleh is a 26-year-old Democratic candidate for Illinois' ninth congressional district who advocates for healthcare for all, including illegal immigrants.
Far-left House candidate insists illegal immigrants deserve healthcareUnited States· 2025-06-07
Kat Abughazaleh criticized the arrest of Ras Baraka on social media.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2025-06-04
Kat Abughazaleh is a Democratic congressional candidate and TikTok influencer challenging an older incumbent.
Democrats' identity crisis: Youth revolt rocks party after Trump comebackUnited States· 2025-04-22
Kat Abughazaleh announced her candidacy for Congress with a video on YouTube.
“E se não fôssemos péssimos?” Kat Abughazaleh quer ir do YouTube para o Congresso | EUA
Portugal· 2025-04-12
Kat Abughazaleh is a progressive TikTok star launching her campaign for a Democratic House district.
Democrats have never been so angry. Who will step up and lead them? | DemocratsUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-31
