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Councilwoman Sues Over Censure for Islamophobic Posts

3/9/2026

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  • Queens Republican Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is suing her City Council colleagues over potential censure for Islamophobic social media posts, seeking dismissal of the charges.
  • She argues the council's actions infringe her First Amendment rights, including unsubstantiated accusations against U.S. President Donald Trump.
  • Paladino says her comments included calls for the expulsion of Muslims.
  • The ethics panel has charged Paladino.
  • The full City Council must vote on the proposed censure.