US federal agents conducted a search of Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Washington home, part of an ongoing criminal investigation. The operation, linked to immigration paperwork submitted by her late father, raises concerns about the timing near the November midterms.
The search, carried out by Homeland Security Investigations, occurred just three weeks before Omar's re-election bid. Officials confirmed a court-authorized search but did not disclose the investigation's nature or identify Omar. Trump's border enforcement chief, Tom Homan, confirmed an investigation was ongoing but declined to provide details.
Democrats criticized the timing and the use of federal law enforcement against a political opponent, citing a DOJ policy against actions that could influence elections. Omar called the search an escalation in Trump's intimidation campaign, while a fellow Democrat accused Trump of abusing power to target political rivals.
Omar's immigration records have been scrutinized by Republicans, with a fellow congresswoman previously seeking her records. The Justice Department confirmed the search was part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation, but no charges were announced.