Avi Rachlin Dismissed from Senate Hearing

Avi Rachlin, a representative of the far-right group 'Groypers for America', faced immediate dismissal during a Michigan Senate committee hearing after he used a racial slur while testifying against proposed gun bans. Rachlin claimed the legislation was aimed at 'white people' and suggested that gun violence should be attributed to young Black men in Detroit. His comments drew swift rebuke from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers, who condemned the use of the slur and rejected his assertions about the bills targeting white citizens. Committee Chair Stephanie Chang interrupted Rachlin as he became increasingly agitated, ultimately cutting his testimony short. The proposed legislation, which Rachlin opposed, seeks to expand firearm restrictions in the Michigan State Capitol and its associated buildings. Rachlin later defended his remarks on social media, claiming he was 'speaking the truth.'