Federal Agents Search Ilhan Omar's Washington Home in Ongoing Criminal Probe
Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant at the Minnesota Democrat's residence on Monday. The Department of Justice confirmed the action as part of an ongoing investigation without naming the subject.
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Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations searched the Washington-area home of Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota on Monday morning. The Department of Justice confirmed that agents executed a judicially authorized search warrant secured by the department as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation.
The search began around 6 a.m. Neighbors reported hearing activity, and officers in HSI jackets were visible outside the residence. Investigators removed boxes. Omar, a Democrat representing Minnesota's 5th District, said she was fine and described the search as the latest escalation in what she called a campaign of political intimidation by President Donald Trump.
"Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement," she wrote. "For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. I will not be silenced." Democratic leaders in Congress condemned the timing. The search falls within the 60-day window before the November midterm elections, a period when the Justice Department has historically avoided overt investigative steps involving candidates.
The Justice Department statement did not name Omar or specify the subject of the investigation. White House border czar Tom Homan confirmed that a judge-signed warrant was executed but declined further details. Reports from multiple outlets, citing people familiar with the matter, have linked the probe to questions about immigration paperwork submitted for Omar when she was a child, as well as other financial and campaign matters. Omar has denied prior accusations of immigration fraud.
Omar was born in Somalia and arrived in the United States as a child refugee. She has been a frequent target of criticism from Trump administration officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. She was re-elected in 2024 and is seeking another term in November.
The action raises questions about established protocols meant to limit the appearance of election interference. Top Democrats called it an abuse of power. The investigation itself remains open, and no charges have been announced. Omar continues her reelection campaign while the search results are processed.
Further disclosures will depend on whether the Justice Department or Omar's legal team provides additional public information. The timing alone has already drawn formal statements from congressional leaders on both the propriety of the step and the broader use of federal investigative resources against sitting members.
