
Federal security agents raided the home of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar in Washington on Monday morning, October 12, 2026, as part of a criminal investigation related to immigration documents provided by her late father when she was a child, weeks before the midterm elections, without an official comment from the Department of Justice or her office.
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Ilhan Omar is a Democratic congresswoman from Minnesota and a prominent critic of President Donald Trump's policies, especially on immigration, and previously faced charges related to her immigration documents when she arrived in the United States from Somalia as a child.
In the early hours of Monday morning (October 12, 2026), federal security agents raided the home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in the Washington area, as part of a criminal investigation related to her immigration documents, according to what Fox News reported, citing informed sources.
This step comes in light of the ongoing tension between US President Donald Trump and the representative from Minnesota, who is known for her repeated criticism of his policies.
Investigation into immigration papers
Fox News reported that the inspection was linked to an investigation into allegations of criminal fraud related to immigration papers submitted by Omar's late father on her behalf when she was a child after her arrival from Somalia to the United States.
The raid was carried out weeks before the midterm elections that will determine who controls Congress, by agents from Homeland Security Investigations, the investigative arm of the US immigration enforcement agency.
Execution of a judicial warrant
Tom Homan, the Trump administration's border enforcement official, told the channel that he did not want to reveal additional details before an official announcement was made, but he confirmed that "an investigation has been ongoing for some time" and that "a warrant was executed this morning" on Monday.
It was reported that the search operation began around six in the morning, when officers were seen wearing vests bearing the Homeland Security logo outside the representative’s residence in Washington.
Absence of official comment
The US Department of Justice has not yet issued any comment on the reports, nor did Ilhan Omar's office respond to requests from Reuters for comment regarding the raid and investigation.
A history of political confrontation
Ilhan Omar (44 years old) is one of the most prominent left-wing voices in the Democratic Party and a staunch critic of Trump, especially with regard to the immigration policies adopted by his administration.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
An official statement from the US Department of Justice detailing the investigation will be issued within the next week
Likely · Within days
Ilhan Omar's office will cooperate with investigators to clarify her legal position regarding immigration documents
Possible · Within weeks

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