Ilhan Omar's D.C. home raided by Homeland Security investigators, sources say
Also reported by Newsweek
Summary
Homeland Security investigators carried out a search at Representative Ilhan Omar's home in Washington, D.C. The investigation, led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Justice Department, focuses on her immigration documents as part of a federal criminal inquiry.Key Facts
- Ilhan Omar's home was searched early in the morning by ICE's investigations unit.
- The investigation is centered on her immigration paperwork.
- Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), part of ICE, is leading the probe.
- The Justice Department secured the search warrant and is assisting in the investigation.
- The Justice Department confirmed the search is part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation.
- This is not the first time Omar has been linked to an investigation; it was mentioned publicly by a government official in September.
- Omar had previously said she was not contacted about any investigation at that time.
- President Donald Trump has frequently criticized Ilhan Omar.
