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Federal Agents Search Home of Ilhan Omar Amid Ongoing Investigation

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home was raided by federal agents on Monday as part of a criminal investigation into immigration fraud allegations.

12 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Federal agents searched the home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in Washington on Monday morning as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, according to the Department of Justice and reports from multiple sources including Fox News and the Associated Press. The search is reportedly linked to allegations concerning immigration fraud involving Omar's late father during her childhood.

In a social media post following the raid, Omar expressed her belief that the action was part of a targeted campaign against her by the Trump administration, describing it as an attempt to intimidate political opponents. She emphasized that she would "not be silenced" by these actions.

President Donald Trump and his associates have previously criticized Omar, and calls have emerged for her expulsion from the country. This scrutiny comes at a time when Omar is preparing for midterm elections scheduled for next month.

According to some reports, the investigation into Omar has been ongoing for some time, with law enforcement executing a search warrant related to the allegations. The officials mentioned belong to Homeland Security Investigations, a division of the more controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.

Omar has been known for her outspoken criticism of Trump and has faced recurring attacks from him throughout her political career. The recent federal search has intensified the already tense environment surrounding her candidacy.

The Department of Justice provided no further details about the specifics of the search or the scope of the investigation, indicating only that it is part of an active inquiry.

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