Federal agents searched the Washington, D.C.-area home of Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar on Monday, October 12, as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The search was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents under a judicially authorized warrant. Authorities have not publicly disclosed the full scope of the investigation.
A Justice Department spokesperson confirmed the operation, stating that HSI had executed a search warrant secured by the department. Officials have not detailed what agents were looking for or whether any materials were seized during the search.
According to reports citing sources familiar with the investigation, the probe may involve immigration paperwork completed by Omar’s late father when she was a child. The specific allegations have not been established publicly as part of the search, and the Justice Department has not announced criminal charges against the congresswoman.
Omar, a Somali-born Democrat who represents Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, has been a frequent target of criticism from President Donald Trump and other Republican officials over her immigration history. She has previously denied allegations of immigration fraud.
The search comes less than a month before the November 3 midterm elections, adding political sensitivity to a case involving a prominent lawmaker and outspoken administration critic. However, the timing alone does not establish the motivation behind the investigation.
As of Monday, Omar’s office had not publicly responded to the search in the reports available. Federal authorities have not provided further details about the evidence sought, the investigation’s timeline or any potential next steps.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information is expected as officials release further details.
