Abdul El-Sayed is facing new questions after his half sister, Eman Abdelhadi, was arrested for allegedly attacking a police officer during a protest against ICE.

Eman Abdelhadi is a professor at the University of Chicago and has been involved in many radical activities. She has made many inflammatory statements and has been in the news many times.

Eman Abdelhadi is Abdul El-Sayed's half sister.

Abdul El-Sayed was asked if he still supports defunding the police, but he did not answer the question.

There is a photo of Eman Abdelhadi from when she was arrested in October 2025.

Eman Abdelhadi was arrested in October 2025 for allegedly spitting on a police officer during a protest against ICE. She was charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of resisting a peace officer.

The day before her arrest, Eman Abdelhadi was on a podcast talking about her experiences at the protests. She said she was there to stand up against ICE and to support the community.

Eman Abdelhadi said that ICE is terrorizing communities and taking away their resources. She believes that it is important to resist ICE and to stand up for what is right.

Eman Abdelhadi said that she felt it was important to join the protesters and to say that ICE is not welcome in their community.

A staffer for Abdul El-Sayed's campaign made some controversial posts on social media.

Eman Abdelhadi has expressed frustration with establishment Democrats and believes that there is no room for centrists in the left-wing movement.

Eman Abdelhadi said that you are either resisting or you are complicit, and that there is no middle ground.

Abdul El-Sayed gave a speech to his supporters after winning the primary. He talked about his plans for healthcare, housing, and the economy.

Eman Abdelhadi celebrated Abdul El-Sayed's announcement that he would run for Senate. She said that she was proud of her brother and that he is fighting for important causes.

Eman Abdelhadi and Abdul El-Sayed share a mother, but they were raised in different households. Eman Abdelhadi was raised in Missouri, while Abdul El-Sayed was raised in the Detroit suburbs.

A profile of Abdul El-Sayed confirms that his mother is Fatten Elkomy.

Eman Abdelhadi's relationship with her mother is the subject of an independent film. The film explores her journey of coming out as queer in a traditionally Muslim family.

The Democratic Socialists of America held a rally in New York City in 2019. Abdul El-Sayed has been involved with this group and has spoken at their events.

Abdul El-Sayed said that he does not endorse all of the views of his supporters, including those who have made controversial statements.

Fox News reached out to Eman Abdelhadi and Abdul El-Sayed's campaign, but they did not respond.

Eman Abdelhadi made headlines in July 2025 for cursing out her employer at a conference. She said that she has disdain for the University of Chicago and that it is a colonial landlord.

Eman Abdelhadi said that she only teaches at the University of Chicago because it gives her power and access to thousands of people.

However, Eman Abdelhadi believes that teaching at the University of Chicago is her only chance to have any real power.

There was a protest outside an immigration processing facility in Illinois in October 2025. Eman Abdelhadi was involved in this protest and was later arrested.

A socialist candidate who won a primary election has been linked to a group that wants to eradicate Western civilization.

Eman Abdelhadi said that she works at one of the biggest employers in Chicago and that it gives her access to thousands of people. She believes that this is where she can build power and make a difference.

Despite her arrest and controversial statements, the University of Chicago still employs Eman Abdelhadi.

Eman Abdelhadi has a history of making anti-White posts on social media.

In 2017, Eman Abdelhadi made a post about creating a Twitter account called 'profoundwhiteguy' to mock basic white men who think they are wise.

Twitch streamer Hasan Piker appeared on the campaign trail with Abdul El-Sayed.

Eman Abdelhadi made a post in 2021 about two White women who did not wear masks on a plane. She compared this to how Muslims are treated on planes and said that it was unfair.

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Eman Abdelhadi said in 2023 that it amazes her that White people are the most fearful, despite being the safest members of society.

Fox News reached out to the Cook County Clerk of Court to get an update on Eman Abdelhadi's case, but it is still pending.

Peter D'Abrosca is a politics reporter at Fox News Digital.