In brief
United States Homeland Security Investigations agents entered the Washington, D.C., home of Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar early Monday, carrying out a judicially authorized warrant that is part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation. No further details were released by the Justice Department, and it remains unclear whether Omar was present. Omar, a first‑term Democrat who was elected in 2018, has come under political pressure since Trump’s 2019 comments urging her to “go back” to Somalia. Republican lawmakers previously examined her immigration status, and a subpoena for her records was dismissed earlier this year. Omar, the first Somali‑American serving in the House, continues to face scrutiny, while her opponents accuse her of unethical conduct. The investigation’s scope and potential impact on her congressional term remain unknown as the House is out of session.
US immigration agents searched the home of Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar on Monday morning as part of a federal criminal investigation.
Homeland Security Investigations agents executed a court‑ordered warrant at the Washington, D.C., area residence. Department of Justice officials confirmed the action but said no details could be released at this time.
Omar, born in Somalia and having moved to the United States at age eight, was first elected to Congress in 2018 from a Minneapolis‑area district. She is a Democratic member who has repeatedly challenged former President Donald Trump.
The House is currently adjourned and it is unknown if Omar was at the home when it was searched. She has not yet responded to the news.
Republican lawmakers have previously scrutinised her immigration status. Earlier this year, fellow representative Nancy Mace attempted to subpoena Omar’s records, though the request was denied.
Trump has repeatedly urged that Omar “should go back” to Somalia and suggested she be deported. He also posted online saying that Minnesota is being taken over by Somali immigrants and urged residents to “fight back.”
Omar remains the first Somali‑American elected to the House of Representatives and the first Muslim woman alongside Michigan’s Rashida Tlaib to serve in Congress.
