Federal agents raided the home of Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar, a Trump critic, on Monday. The search, conducted by Homeland Security Investigations, occurred three weeks before key midterm elections.
Omar, a member of Congress and a vocal opponent of President Trump, faced a federal investigation linked to immigration paperwork submitted by her father. The DOJ confirmed the search was part of an ongoing investigation, though details were not disclosed.
The timing of the search, close to elections that will determine control of Congress, has raised concerns about potential political motivations. Democratic leaders condemned the action as an 'abuse of power,' highlighting the timing and the political context of the search.
The search follows previous allegations of political motivation, with Omar dismissing the investigation as part of a 'intimidation' campaign by Trump's administration.