Ilhan Omar’s lawyers demand the return of property seized in house raid
Summary
Lawyers for Representative Ilhan Omar have demanded the return of items taken during a federal search of her home in Washington, DC. They say the investigation into her immigration history is politically driven and not lawful, while the Justice Department denies these claims and says it followed all legal rules.Key Facts
- Federal agents searched Ilhan Omar’s home on Monday as part of an immigration fraud investigation.
- Authorities seized Omar’s phone and passport and issued subpoenas to her family members.
- Omar’s lawyers say the search did not follow the judge’s instructions or proper legal procedures.
- They claim the investigation is politically motivated because it happened close to the November midterm elections.
- Omar became a U.S. citizen in 2000 after fleeing Somalia, and she denies any immigration issues.
- The Justice Department says it acted properly and rejects all allegations of wrongdoing.
- Omar’s lawyers asked for records from a similar 2019 investigation, which found no evidence to continue.
- The raid happened days after President Trump criticized Omar at a political rally, though Trump says he was not involved.
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