Federal agents raid Ilhan Omar's home in immigration fraud probe

Summarised from 8 outlets · 10 reports · Updated 12 Oct, 14:38 · Archive

Homeland Security Investigations agents raided the Washington home of Rep. Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of a criminal fraud investigation into her immigration paperwork.

Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations raided the Washington home of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar early Monday morning. The Justice Department confirmed the action in a statement, saying: 'Today in the Washington, D.C. area, Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant secured by the Department of Justice. This enforcement action is part of an ongoing federal investigation.'

According to Fox News sources familiar with the matter, the raid stems from a criminal fraud investigation into Omar's immigration paperwork, which was filled out by her late father when she was a child. The Somali-born congresswoman became a U.S. citizen in 2000 at the age of 17. Multiple outlets confirmed that HSI agents were visible outside Omar's residence in the early hours of Monday.

Border Czar Tom Homan announced in September that Omar was subject to an ongoing criminal investigation. At that time, Homan told Fox News: 'I'm confirming that ICE is, yeah — look, I said months ago that there's something that's been reported and needs to be looked at.' Omar responded then by saying she had not been contacted in connection with any investigation.

The Guardian reports that Donald Trump and key allies have previously accused Omar of fraud related to her family's immigration history. The outlet also notes that even amid a presidency known for political and legal retribution against critics, the timing of the raid—three weeks before midterm elections—will likely lead to accusations that Trump was using government agencies for political purposes.

The Independent World reports that Omar has long drawn Trump's ire. After she was elected seven years ago, Trump said she should 'go back' to her home country. Last week, Trump posted on Truth Social: 'The once Great State of Minnesota is being taken over by Somali Immigrants. There is Violence, Murder, and Mayhem all over the State. The people of Minnesota must fight back.' Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called the president 'deranged' in response.

Neither Omar's office, the Justice Department, the Department of Homeland Security nor the White House immediately provided further details about the investigation beyond the DOJ's confirmation. CNBC reports that Omar, 44, is seeking another term representing Minnesota's Fifth District in the upcoming midterm elections.

How it is being reported

• Immigration agents search Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar's homeOmar was first elected to Congress in 2018, and is an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump.BBC News · 12 Oct, 14:39
• Ilhan Omar's D.C. home raided by Homeland Security investigators, sources saySources say the investigation centers on Rep. Ilhan Omar's immigration paperwork.CBS News · 12 Oct, 14:26
• Rep. Ilhan Omar's home raided by DHS in fraud probe of immigration paperwork: ReportThe Minnesota Democrat, a Muslim who was born in Somalia, has been targeted for criticism in the past by President Donald Trump.CNBC · 12 Oct, 14:06
• Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s home as part of fraud investigation – reportsVideo posted by Fox showed what appears to be law enforcement in HSI jackets at Omar’s DC residence Federal agents searched Representative Ilhan Omar’s home Monday morning as part of a criminal fraud investigation, according to reports in the Associated Press and Fox News that cited a statement from the department of justice. A video posted by Fox showed what appeared to be law enforcement in HSI jackets at what Fox News said was Omar’s Washington DC residence. Continue reading...The Guardian · 12 Oct, 13:50
• The Latest: Homeland Security agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's homeHomeland Security agents have searched the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar as part of a criminal investigation, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymityIndependent World · 12 Oct, 13:44
• Trump’s feds raid Minnesota home of Ilhan Omar as part of criminal investigationThe home of Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar has been searched by federal agents as part of a criminal investigation, according to a report.Independent World · 12 Oct, 13:28
• Rep. Ilhan Omar’s DC home raided by DHS as part of probe into Dem’s immigration paperworkThe raid is part of an investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar's immigration documents, which were filled out by her late father when she was a child.New York Post · 12 Oct, 13:08
• Ilhan Omar's home raided by ICE agents in pre-dawn swoop as Trump administration probes Somali-born congresswoman's immigration papersFederal agents swooped on the Washington home of Ilhan Omar early on Monday in a criminal fraud probe into how the congresswoman got into America.Daily Mail · 12 Oct, 13:07
• Immigration enforcement officials search Ilhan Omar's home in pre-dawn raidRep. Ilhan Omar's home was the subject of a pre-dawn HSI raid.Fox News · 12 Oct, 12:37
• Immigration enforcement officials search Ilhan Omar's home in pre-dawn raidRep. Ilhan Omar's home was the subject of a pre-dawn HSI raid.Fox News · 12 Oct, 12:37

In this story: Ilhan Omar · Homeland Security Investigations · Department of Justice · Tom Homan · Donald Trump · Minnesota · Washington, D.C. · Somalia

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