US agents search congresswoman Omar's home in investigation

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

Federal agents have searched the Washington DC-area home of Democratic representative Ilhan Omar as part of a criminal investigation. The search was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations agents with a judicially authorised warrant secured by the Justice Department, which said the enforcement action is part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation but provided no further details.

Omar, 44, represents Minnesota's 5th District, including Minneapolis. She was first elected to the House in 2018 and is known as a member of 'The Squad', a group of female lawmakers known for their progressive views.

Fox News Digital reports that the investigation concerns Omar's immigration paperwork, which was filled out by her late father when she was a child. The Justice Department has not publicly disclosed further details about the investigation.

How it is being reported

• US agents search congresswoman Omar's home in probeUS authorities have conducted a raid on the Washington DC-area home of Democratic representative Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing investigation.The West Australian · 12 Oct, 14:42
• US agents search congresswoman Omar's home in probeUS authorities have conducted a raid on the Washington DC-area home of Democratic representative Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing investigation.Perth Now · 12 Oct, 14:42

In this story: Ilhan Omar · Democratic Party · Homeland Security Investigations · Justice Department · Minnesota's 5th District · Minneapolis

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