DHS Secretary describes Omar inquiry as strong case

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 17:19 · Archive

US federal agents have executed multiple search warrants relating to a Democratic congresswoman, a Homeland Security official has said.

Federal agents executed multiple search warrants on the same day they searched Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar's Washington home, according to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Speaking on the Charlie Kirk Show on Friday, Mullin described the ongoing investigation as a 'strong case' and said investigators expected to present it to a grand jury.

Mullin stated that a judge had authorised the enforcement action. He suggested that cases of coordinated immigration fraud could be prosecuted under federal racketeering laws. The investigation involves possible fraud relating to immigration documents submitted by Omar's family decades ago.

Omar has not been charged with a crime and has called the investigation politically motivated. Mullin insisted the investigation was not politically driven, saying the administration would not proceed unless certain it could not be characterised that way. President Trump previously stated he did not know anything about the investigation, which is being handled by the Department of Homeland Security's Investigations division and the Justice Department.

How it is being reported

• DHS Secretary Mullin reveals Ilhan Omar investigation goes far deeper with 'multiple warrants' served... as Obama lashes out against TrumpMullin, 49, could reveal limited information regarding the investigation into the Democratic representative from Minnesota as he appeared on the Charlie Kirk Show.Daily Mail · 18 Oct, 17:10
• DHS Secretary Mullin calls Ilhan Omar probe a "strong case"Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin offered more details Friday on the search of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's home, calling it a "strong case" and saying investigators expect to present it to a grand jury.CBS News · 16 Oct, 23:16

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