Florida councilman, Chandler Langevin, is facing potential removal from office after making controversial remarks targeting Indian immigrants and a Black lawmaker, prompting his colleagues to formally request that Governor Ron DeSantis intervene.

What did the councilman say?

Chandler Langevin, a conservative member of the Palm Bay City Council, sparked outrage with statements dismissive of Indian immigrants. He told reporters,

“Indians don't assimilate. They're here to drain our pockets and get back to India rich… or worse… to stay.”

Langevin further argued that the U.S. immigration system favours Indian immigrants at the expense of Americans:

“The immigration system works overtime against Americans and Indian immigrants are at the forefront of its abuse to enrich Indians at the expen

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